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Wed, 11 January 2017 11:19  |
THOMAS R WHITTON
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I replaced the failed cooling unit on my Norcold 3-wy fridge with a rebuilt one. It was $450 and took about a day for this inexperienced replacer. It cools exceptionally well, actually as good or better than our refrigerator at home. Basically, a refrigerator is just an insulated metal box with a cooling unit on the back. If the box is good, why throw if out? Easily understood instructions come with the unit along with "free" return shipping in the same box the cooling unit comes in. I think any one of us could switch out a cooling unit. If you can change a tire, you can switch out a cooling unit. The rebuilt unit comes with a 3-year guarantee. Another advantage is you don't have to modify your cabinets or woodwork.
Tom Whitton26 foot updated gMCPaducah, KY
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| Re: [GMCnet] Refrigerator Advise [message #312049 is a reply to message #312027] |
Thu, 12 January 2017 10:04  |
quadracerx1
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Hi...
Don't mean to highjack this thread but I have a related question...
I have an old NorCold fridge, it doesn't get super cold empty... Is that considered normal? Will it get colder with food in it?
How cold should it get empty?
Thanks.
Steve
75 26' GMC Glenbrook
Puyallup, Washington
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| Re: [GMCnet] Refrigerator Advise [message #312052 is a reply to message #312049] |
Thu, 12 January 2017 10:52 |
lqqkatjon
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Steve,
it should get cold empty, but I think if there is stuff in it it works better. I guess my question is what is the temp?
my fridge runs about 36-40 degrees normally. I have not done any testing to see about full or empty. there is usually something in my fridge, but sometimes not much.
Make sure it is getting the correct pressure, I had helped fix two of my friends fridge cooling problems in the past couple years, both it was a pressure regulator problem. One had adjustable regulator, the other they ended up buying a new $30 regulator(at the tank). I measured 8-9 at the fridge before, and had a good 11 after the regulator adjustment/and replacement. Both said there fridges now cooled plenty well.
I have also seen some pretty dirty burners.
you can find someone with a testing gauge, or this is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Jacket-78060-Complete-Test/dp/B0016H12KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484239734&sr=8-1&keywords=propane+gas+press ure+tester
making sure you are getting correct propane pressure at the appliance, and also making sure the gas jet and burner is clean. Easily done.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Refrigerator Advise [message #312053 is a reply to message #312052] |
Thu, 12 January 2017 11:09 |
James Hupy
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Like anything in a R.V. , or for that matter, in life, the term use it or
lose it applies. My original Domestic 3 way fridge lasted from 1978 until
2012. The previous owner always kept the coach on a battery tender and left
the refrigerator ON. I did the same. Anyone who would complain about that
service life is being unrealistic. I put a new 2 way Domestic fridge in as
a replacement, and leave it on constantly. I expect it to last a good long
time.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
On Jan 12, 2017 8:58 AM, "Jon Roche" wrote:
> Steve,
>
> it should get cold empty, but I think if there is stuff in it it works
> better. I guess my question is what is the temp?
>
> Make sure it is getting the correct pressure, I had helped fix two of my
> friends fridge cooling problems in the past couple years, both it was a
> pressure regulator problem. One had adjustable regulator, the other they
> ended up buying a new $30 regulator(at the tank). I measured 8-9 at the
> fridge before, and had a good 11 after the regulator adjustment/and
> replacement. Both said there fridges now cooled plenty well.
>
> I have also seen some pretty dirty burners.
>
> you can find someone with a testing gauge, or this is what I have:
> https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Jacket-78060-Complete-Test/dp/
> B0016H12KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484239734&sr=8-1&
> keywords=propane+gas+pressure+tester
>
> making sure you are getting correct propane pressure at the appliance,
> and also making sure the gas jet and burner is clean. Easily done.
>
>
> --
> Jon Roche
> 75 palm beach
> St. Cloud, MN
> http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Refrigerator Advise [message #312063 is a reply to message #312053] |
Thu, 12 January 2017 15:48 |
James Hupy
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Dometic, not Domestic. Darn spell correction, anyhow.
Jim Hupy
On Jan 12, 2017 9:09 AM, "James Hupy" wrote:
> Like anything in a R.V. , or for that matter, in life, the term use it or
> lose it applies. My original Domestic 3 way fridge lasted from 1978 until
> 2012. The previous owner always kept the coach on a battery tender and left
> the refrigerator ON. I did the same. Anyone who would complain about that
> service life is being unrealistic. I put a new 2 way Domestic fridge in as
> a replacement, and leave it on constantly. I expect it to last a good long
> time.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
>
> On Jan 12, 2017 8:58 AM, "Jon Roche" wrote:
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> it should get cold empty, but I think if there is stuff in it it works
>> better. I guess my question is what is the temp?
>>
>> Make sure it is getting the correct pressure, I had helped fix two of my
>> friends fridge cooling problems in the past couple years, both it was a
>> pressure regulator problem. One had adjustable regulator, the other they
>> ended up buying a new $30 regulator(at the tank). I measured 8-9 at the
>> fridge before, and had a good 11 after the regulator adjustment/and
>> replacement. Both said there fridges now cooled plenty well.
>>
>> I have also seen some pretty dirty burners.
>>
>> you can find someone with a testing gauge, or this is what I have:
>> https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Jacket-78060-Complete-Test/dp/
>> B0016H12KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484239734&sr=8-1&keywords
>> =propane+gas+pressure+tester
>>
>> making sure you are getting correct propane pressure at the appliance,
>> and also making sure the gas jet and burner is clean. Easily done.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jon Roche
>> 75 palm beach
>> St. Cloud, MN
>> http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Refrigerator Advise [message #312076 is a reply to message #312053] |
Thu, 12 January 2017 20:36 |
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James Hupy wrote on Thu, 12 January 2017 09:09Like anything in a R.V. , or for that matter, in life, the term use it or
lose it applies. My original Domestic 3 way fridge lasted from 1978 until
2012. The previous owner always kept the coach on a battery tender and left
the refrigerator ON. I did the same. Anyone who would complain about that
service life is being unrealistic. I put a new 2 way Domestic fridge in as
a replacement, and leave it on constantly. I expect it to last a good long
time.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
That is some great information. Thanks. I keep mine hooked up to a tender also but never considered leaving the refer turned on. Thanks again.
Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
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