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Subject:Re: More fridge help needed.
From:L&A Johnson
Date:Tue, 17 Aug 1999 19:41:19 -0400

Groff,
Here is how I  fashioned a "gauge" with a 6 foot piece of clear plastic tubing:

Turn the propane valve OFF.
Unscrew the propane line to your fridge.
Attach the tubing to the propane line and clamp.
Shape the plastic tubing in "U" loop with at least 2 feet on each arm of the
"U".
Add water to the tubing so that the bottom of the "U" is filled.
Hold a towel over the open end of the tubing (in case of water spills).
Check that you have NO OPEN FLAMES and NO SPARKS etc.
Have someone else turn the propane valve ON.
Measure the height difference of the water in the tube. It should be 11 inches.

Have someone else turn the propane valve OFF.

It worked for me.
Larry

"Groff, Montgomery" wrote:

> Thanks to all who responded to my earlier post.
>
> I have now completed a more thorough evaluation of all propane related
> fridge parts and it's still not cooling. The only remaining test is the gas
> pressure. Since I don't have a gauge, does anyone know of a good propane
> mechanic in the Denver area? Or, where can I get a gauge to test the
> pressure myself?
>
> Thanks
> Monty
> '89 Westy
> '62 Sunroof Bug

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