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Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair [message #290966 is a reply to message #290787] Wed, 25 November 2015 16:05 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Mike Kilroy is currently offline  Mike Kilroy   United States
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I would love someone to fix up our old 3way $4000 norcold fridge.  I cannot throw it away.  Let me know if u r ind dayton cinti area and want to try.  I would not refuse $50 but.... I always assumed turning it upside down would fix it...  Add these new controls and walla..


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-------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:11/25/2015 3:25 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Norcold Refrigerator Repair
Thinking about it a bit more, I went and found this, which should do the
whole job (assuming the tube should run at Very interesting. And a worthwhile upgrade.[/color]
>
> Those with the willingness to do some experimenting can achieve the same
> results with this controller for much less money:
>
>
> http://www.lightobject.com/JLD7100-DC-12V-PID-Temperature-Controller-P66.aspx
>
> That's priced at $32.50 and numerous suitable thermocouples are available
> for necessary to do some testing to see what the normal tube operating
> temperatures are (using the controller for readout), then set the unit to
> shut off at some arbitrarily higher temperature. But that's what you pay
> the extra $100 for to get the ARPRV unit! :-)
>
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 11:55 AM, John Heslinga
> wrote:
>
>> As some of you know I slso had a cooling unit failure. I too chose to
>> purchase a new cooling unit for mine. My failure was a result of raising
>> the
>> the front of the coach to do some work and not thinking about turning ofg
>> the fridge.
>> When the fridge is off level the fluids cannot return to the boiler and
>> then everything overheats. (Crystalizing the anti rust chemicals) this
>> apperantly also weakens the tubing and leaks will appear. Even a tow job
>> can ruin the fridge.
>>
>> As part of the repair I'm installing an aftermarket control unit that
>> will monitor the boiler temperatures and shut down the fridge. My fridge
>> is not
>> electronic (no control boards) and shuts down perminently but those with
>> controllers will start up again when the temperature drops keeping the
>> fridge safe. I highly recommend this product and strongly suggest you
>> install ine in you current fridges. Most of you run your fridges with gas
>> while traveling and an hour long coffee break off level is more than
>> enough to damage the fridge ( damage is additive) Once ive finished my
>> project I
>> will give all details and report. To me the unit is worth every penny.
>> Its an ARP Control unit. At this web site. They explain why you need
>> this unit to prevent having to repair your fridge . I really can't
>> understand
>> why the manufacturers include them un the new fridges.
>> http://www.arprv.com
>> I will give more info once I'm done.
>>
>> Best regards
>> --
>
>
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