| Re: [GMCnet] Norcold 3way fridge [message #333002 is a reply to message #332998] |
Mon, 04 June 2018 10:27   |
jimk
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The new units we sell automatically shuts down the flame when tilted.š
On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 7:49 AM Emery Stora wrote:
> First of all there is no compressor in your Norcold 3 way fridge. I donāt
> know what you are hearing but its not a compressor. It has gas or a 12
> volt DC heater or a 120 volt AC heater.
>
> You have now learned that you cannot operate it parked off level on a
> hill. The refrigerator operates by boiling an ammonia/ water solution.
> The vapors go up to the freezer compartment as a gas and condense and picks
> up heat and the liquid flows back down to the bottom to be heated again to
> epeat the cycle. If operated off level some of the ammonia will not be
> able to run back down and the heat creates solid crystals that clog the
> tubes. Once the crystals form they will not redissolve and so the tubes
> become clogged forever.
> If that is what has happened to you then the only solution is to replace
> the refrigerator or to have someone replace the whole cooling unit in your
> refrigerator box.
>
> There is no problem driving up and down hills because the motorhome moving
> keeps the liquid in the refrigerator from getting trapped. When you are
> parked be sure to be somewhat level. There is usually a small round level
> with a bubble that comes with the new refrigerator. The bubble shows in
> the center when its level. You should try to keep at least half of the
> bubble within the lines at the center.
>
> If I park on a hill (such as going into a restaurant or a store) I always
> check the level and if I am slanted too much I shut off the refrigerator
> until I return and begin to drive.
>
> There are several sites on the Internet that explain this in detail. Here
> is the first one I found in a search:
> http://www.truckcamperadventure.com/2015/02/rv-refrigerators-how-level-should-they/
> http://www.truckcamperadventure.com/2015/02/rv-refrigerators-how-level-should-they/
>>
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>
>> On Jun 4, 2018, at 8:08 AM, Jim D. wrote:
>>
>> Question for anyone with experience on the Norcold model #N641.3. Its a
> 3way fridge and is no longer getting cold. We were parked over the weekend
> in
>> a families driveway on a hill and thats when the fridge officially went
> kapput. We arent currently parked on said hill any longer. The fridge will
>> turn on with all power sources. Meaning the light will come on and the
> front display lights up. It also sounds like the compressor does kick on it
>> does get hot like i think it should. I unplugged the thermostat
> overnight in hopes that maybe that was the culprit but woke up to no
> difference in the
>> fridge. Im hoping the fridge isnt junk especially since weve been
> hemorrhaging money lately on this old gal(new tranny, motor) Any
> suggestions or
>> ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks a bunch
>> Jim and Jen
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>> Jim DeMellia and Jen Radefeld and our cat Ickis
>> NH natives
>> 1975 GMC āPalm Beachā ,455, her names Linda
>> Full time RVers exploring the beautiful and unusual parts of the
> country.
>>
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