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08-13-2018, 05:26 PM
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Fridge Works on Shore but not LP
I have a Glacier Peak F26RKS. My refrigerator doesn't appear to be working on propane yet will work on shore power. Also the other odd thing is my freezer works just fine on propane. I have checked behind the unit and ensured everything is plugged in and all cables look good.
There are no error codes on the front panel. I have ensured my batteries have enough juice as well, this is also confirmed by it lighting and the freezer freezing water.
Any suggestions on where to look would be helpful.
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08-13-2018, 05:48 PM
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An RV fridge's cooling system is all one unit , if the freezer is doing it's job and the main section isn't cold; or even cool on LP ; but works on 120 ,that is odd.
Could you add your fridge's year, make and model info to your post ; additional info could jog someones memory.
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08-13-2018, 08:00 PM
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It is a Norcold model # N1095. I purchased the RV in March 2016. I am not sure when the unit was manufactured as I don't see any dates on the stickers inside.
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08-13-2018, 09:26 PM
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Why do you think it isn't working on LP?
Freezer freezing water......LP working
Freezer and food compartment cold on electric.......is food compartment NOT getting cold on LP?????????
Service Manual in link (pgs 23-27 all about gas system/burner etc)
http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/norcoldn1095.pdf
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08-13-2018, 10:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
Why do you think it isn't working on LP?
Freezer freezing water......LP working
Freezer and food compartment cold on electric.......is food compartment NOT getting cold on LP?????????
Service Manual in link (pgs 23-27 all about gas system/burner etc)
http://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/norcoldn1095.pdf
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Correct when on LP the lower portion, the refrigerator does not cool down. The freezer, the upper portion, will work just fine though.
When connected to AC and not using LP both work fine. It is very odd.
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08-13-2018, 10:30 PM
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As mentioned the fridge only has one system that does both functions, freezer and fridge. Try putting a small fan in fridge to circulate air across cooling fins.
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08-13-2018, 10:31 PM
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Then problem is with your LP Flame, Propane System Pressure, Flue/Flue Baffle being dirty or Flue Cap Deflector missing
Electric heat & propane flame are sized to provide proper heat transfer WHEN working as designed
Electric is--------propane isn't
HEAT boils the ammonia into a vapor which then gets condensed into liquid ammonia which gets supercooled when it mixes with the hydrogen gas
The really cold liquid ammonia then goes thru freezer evap coil and absorbs heat then it goes thru the food compartment evap coil to absorb the heat there.
Provided there is sufficient ammonia condensed into liquid.....if not freezer will get cold but not enough absorption left for food compartment.
Does propane flame look like this: BLUE Strong Steady reaching up into center of flue opening
Flue Baffle must be in correct position and clean and deflector must be in place (pg 25)
LP System Pressure show be 11"WC with at least 50% of propane appliances in service measured using a manometer
Manual in link has good info..........
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08-14-2018, 07:26 AM
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Look for the obvious. It may not be that complicated.
Example: our last trailer's Dometic fridge didn't work very well. Freezer was marginal, main box never below 50. Not good.
Troubleshooting started at the pilot flame. From there a pressure test of the wc for the propane. All good.
Turned out to be a piece of luan roofing had fallen inside the reefer flue vent during construction. It was laying on top of the vent fans and it was blocking over 3/4 of the heat trying to vent outside!
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08-14-2018, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by egwilly
Look for the obvious. It may not be that complicated.
Example: our last trailer's Dometic fridge didn't work very well. Freezer was marginal, main box never below 50. Not good.
Troubleshooting started at the pilot flame. From there a pressure test of the wc for the propane. All good.
Turned out to be a piece of luan roofing had fallen inside the reefer flue vent during construction. It was laying on top of the vent fans and it was blocking over 3/4 of the heat trying to vent outside!
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All well and good.....
Except OPs fridge WORKS on AC but only freezer on propane
THAT is an issue with propane/burner components
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08-14-2018, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
Does propane flame look like this: BLUE Strong Steady reaching up into center of flue opening
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I have verified that the flame is very blue and reaches up into the baffle.
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08-14-2018, 08:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DamnYuppie
I have verified that the flame is very blue and reaches up into the baffle.
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Is Flue Baffle in correct place?
Is Flue Cap Deflector in place?
What temp in freezer?
What temp in food compartment?
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08-14-2018, 11:43 PM
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Fridge Works on Shore but not LP
I had the same problem and it turned out to be a bad propane regulator on the onboard tank causing a weak flame. Also noted the cooktop flame had become weaker.
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08-15-2018, 07:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
Is Flue Baffle in correct place?
Is Flue Cap Deflector in place?
What temp in freezer?
What temp in food compartment?
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The baffle and flu are protected by an aluminum box that has a see through. Based on what I can see through this view things look correct.
The temp in the freezer is 30 degrees, the temp in the fridge is 75 degrees.
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08-15-2018, 07:57 AM
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oh the joys of absorption fridges
have you tried running the propane cook top to see if the flow is good there ? whenever I'm going to use my propane water heater first thing I do is make sure the stove top works to ensure the propane is flowing well...
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