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Subject:Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
From:Phil Zimmerman
Date:Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:42:17 -0700

> Date:         Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:37:33 -0400
> Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
> Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
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> Phil says:
>> The material for this was sourced at a FLAPS. Aluminized ceramic
>> cloth with a velcro zipper.
>> Cut to length and wrap around bare Al exhaust pipe.
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> Edward replied: 
> 
> I want to look at that product at the FLAPS, what purpose is it sold
> for?  I thought about the exhaust wrap tape but worry it might not be
> good for indoors given the previous warnings about some insulation
> causing a smell there.
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> 
> I recall, the electrical accessories section. 
> Protecting electrical looms/parts from heat damage.
> Reciprocally, isolating a heat-source from other parts� 
> The aluminized ceramic woven cloth appears odorless in my experience and use.
> Does carry Sticker-Shock for the quantity sold.. various widths and lengths.
> Priceless, for the heat it exhausts from the Van's interior on a hot night!
> ----------
> 
> Running my fridge outside the van I was impressed at the amount of
> air convecting straight up the back.  Works great with unlimited free
> air available�
> 
> Much like what Dennis Haines was referring to in his previous post.
> The more common Dometic RV/Trailer installs have massive airflows around the Refer.
> The sealed combustion of a Westfalia installation is rather limited in this function.
> 
> Pz

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