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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-06-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
I'm going to check the back seal and fit when I...

I'm going to check the back seal and fit when I remove the unit to clean the flue. Thanks for the headsup on your issue rebrobin.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-05-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
You are right. I missed it because the operating...

You are right. I missed it because the operating manual tells you to remove the interior drain tray and empty it. No mention of a drain connection to it. In fact you cannot remove it since the hose...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-04-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
"I'm skeptical." I've looked, and looked in...

"I'm skeptical."

I've looked, and looked in both the installation and service manual and no drain is present in my model.

As noted, next I will clean the flue (it's supposed to get a yearly...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-04-2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
The helpers have been busy while I was away :) ...

The helpers have been busy while I was away :)

A comment about the thermistor - I have checked it and it is fine. I have also run the system with it unplugged which is the same as getting a signal...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-29-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Hey Richard, leaf blower I have! However,...

Hey Richard, leaf blower I have!

However, the flue stack apparently gets soot from the propane building up and has to be cleaned with a flue brush and the baffle with a brush or emery cloth. It's...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-29-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Could be. It's always better to have a full...

Could be. It's always better to have a full freezer / refrigerator when opening and closing to limit the amount of air that spills out and replaced with air that has to be re-cooled.

OTOH, the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-29-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Richard, yes excellent idea. I had thought of it...

Richard, yes excellent idea. I had thought of it earlier to help when outside temps were high but had misplaced that thought. Should be simple to add.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-28-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Heh, the wait is over, the final results are in,...

Heh, the wait is over, the final results are in, the roof is recovered. I just hope we get some rain, it's dry as heck around here.

11pm: 6 degree's in the freezer and 53 in the refrigerator. The...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-28-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
7:15, 5 hours of operation with no door openings...

7:15, 5 hours of operation with no door openings and the 110vac connected to the heater coil directly. We are now at 11 on the freezer and 59 in the refrigerator. Started at 81 so we've dropped 70...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-28-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
5pm update: We have 22 in the freezer and 68 in...

5pm update:
We have 22 in the freezer and 68 in the fridge. Ambient is 84 this afternoon.

I'm happy with the freezer dropping that much in a bit under three hours. And the refrigerator is at...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-28-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Alright, a bit more added to the pile of...

Alright, a bit more added to the pile of understanding.

I checked the heating coil resistance. The spec is 40.3 ohms and I'm right at it, 40.6, so the heating coil is eliminated.

"Blocking" is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-28-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Good point Richard.I'll keep an eye out. It would...

Good point Richard.I'll keep an eye out. It would be a good cheap source of parts should I decide to roll my own.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Mine is a straight shot , straight up through the...

Mine is a straight shot , straight up through the roof. Fairly large area at about 5wX20L or so. The sides are standard Winnebago. This is the unit that came from them. I haven't inspected the sides...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Thanks to all of you. I've gone over it once...

Thanks to all of you. I've gone over it once again and everything is exactly like it should be - level, no obstructions, door seals are fine, doors are closed, the thermistor checks good*, the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Thanks dajo, that Accurite is exactly the one I...

Thanks dajo, that Accurite is exactly the one I bought. I also bought mechanical gauges as a backup. My reported temps are from the accurite without opening the doors except for when I put the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
That is more good information and much...

That is more good information and much appreciated!

I'll run the test on the blocking, but it may just be the ambient temps, especially since it was above 90 the first day, and the inside of the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-26-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Thanks for the info, dkoldman. Do you know if you...

Thanks for the info, dkoldman. Do you know if you get those temps with operation on 110VAC?

The temperatures today were with the unit running over 24 hours, probably near 30 hours. The freezer...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-26-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
I read the service manual which is quite useful...

I read the service manual which is quite useful for everything but my problem, with the possible exception of the "blocked" problem Richard mentions above. I'll check that tomorrow afternoon or the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-26-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Hi Richard, That service manual is not one I...

Hi Richard,

That service manual is not one I found, so big thanks for that. I'll read through it and see if it helps.

Lights are normal, I don't have anything in the unit, no frost, door seals...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-26-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,520
Posted By BarryLS
Norcold freezer cold, refrigerator not so much

I have a model 9162 Norcold that has been sitting for some time. On AC the freezer is down to 10 degree's F, but the fridge is only 55 or so. The chimney area is clear, I have disconnected the...
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