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Subject:Re: Does refrigerator lamp work on AC too?
From:Steve
Date:Sun, 28 Mar 1999 07:14:28 -0800

No...only LP and DC.

Bob Stratton wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Since it's threatening to warm up around here (near D.C.), I decided to
> give the equipment on my new '89 Syncro Westy a once-over.
>
> I decided to fire up the infamous Dometic RM182 and to check out the
> veracity of my dealer's instructions regarding starting the refrigerator.
> Since it's such a pain to light, he suggested running it on 12V for about
> 30 minutes, and then lighting it. I've rewired the coach battery connection
> so that I can run the accessories off of the Optima even with the engine
> off. It requires a little more vigilance than the default wiring scheme,
> but I like it.
>
> To my surprise this starting procedure seems to work really well. One thing
> does concern me: On the flare panel for water level/voltage, there's a
> little light that indicates the refrigerator heating mechanism (either
> electrical or LP) is on. Mine comes on for 12V and for LP, but not for 110V
> AC. I couldn't find anything in the manuals that said it wouldn't light for
> AC.
>
> I didn't have time to leave it plugged in to AC to see if it got cold. I
> did check the voltage on the "hidden" AC outlet, and it looked o.k.
>
> Is this light supposed to work when running on "shore power?"
>
> Thanks,
> --Bob, KE4GDC
> 89 Westy Syncro GL

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