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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-15-2019, 01:53 AM
Replies: 32
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Posted By peteco
I think the Dometic recommended fan location does...

I think the Dometic recommended fan location does cause "looping" of the airflow inside the vent cavity. I had poor fridge performance with the fans located in the middle like Dometic recommends. I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-15-2019, 01:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
I have considered trying to wall-off or isolate...

I have considered trying to wall-off or isolate the boiler to keeps its heat away from the absorber and condenser. It would probably help but the fridge is now working OK so I haven't bothered with...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-15-2019, 01:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
Here is a sketch from a Norcold install manual....

Here is a sketch from a Norcold install manual. It makes sense to me to make sure the baffle extends all the way up to the condensor fins so all the vent air passes through the fins. This is...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-15-2019, 01:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
Sorry, I meant to say condenser (not evaporator).

Sorry, I meant to say condenser (not evaporator).
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 04-14-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
It is hard to tell from your picture if it meets...

It is hard to tell from your picture if it meets Dometic install recommendations. One thing that looks like it could adversely affect cooling is the large gap between the evaporator fins and the wall...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-14-2018, 03:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
The fridge works well enough, but I have to be...

The fridge works well enough, but I have to be careful in hot weather. Even though the fridge will sometimes go up to about 41-degrees mid-day I have not had a food spoilage problem. Before I did the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-14-2018, 01:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
You are correct on your concern about the fan...

You are correct on your concern about the fan pulling air back in from the upper vent openings. I forgot to include this in my writeup. Using foam cut from 1-inch insulation board I blocked the upper...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-13-2018, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,291
Posted By peteco
Gas Absorption Refrigerator Mods to Improve Performance

I am putting this writeup here as this forum has the best technical feedback from members of any of the Class B forums I am involved with. I will also provide links to this post on the other forums...
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