3 way frig on gas

Thanks Kev I did do that before I packed away in the shed after the trip so I'm yet to know if it's done the trick.

I was thinking maybe the gas termostat has packed it in , that's if it run seperate from the electric side of things.

Cheers Scoof..

Yes that works Kev and secondly most people don't know this, 3 way fridges when running on gas "MUST"be on a flat and level surface, if they are on an angle sloping down they don't work properley.

Hi Disco,

Yep level both ways, made sure of this.

Scoof

kev I cleaned all that sort of stuff when we were camping but it didn't seem to make any diff.

Cheers Scoof

TD 100 I will have a look at that, thanks.

Cheers Scoof

oooooooooops, somehow I missed Kev H's answer to you.

:)

No prob's M D (trippn)

I need all the help I can get, not much fun with hot beer around camp.

Cheers Scoof . :-)

Hi TerraFirma,

When it wasn't working out camping I got the book out and it says in the operators manual to ensure the unit is level but it didn't make any difference.
On 240/12 volt would it need to be level as well I asume it would.

What I cant work out is it worked great on electricity but it didn't
even make the cooling plate inside the frig or freezer even feel cold on gas.
How fussy do you have to get when makeing it level by eye good enough or by spirit level??.
I did it by eye then just to check I used a bottle almost compltely full and the bubble was in the centre of the bottle.

Scoof

Scoof, Mine is 10 years old , don't use it much, have a Waeco 40L now but lent it to a mate who is travelling outback, so got the old Chessagirl out for this weekend, and she barked and fired up eventually on gas, don't run it on 12V as they run best on GAS (When they're working).

Level by eye would be fine , have you tipped it upside down overnight..? That fixed mine once when it was playing up on gas, failing that the jets may need a clean or you could get it serviced. What I do love about these fridges is that whilst they are slow to get cranking once they are away abnd running on gas they are an efficient solution and you don't have to worry about batteries etc etc and can use the battery power for other things.

Scoof, Mine is 10 years old , don't use it much, have a Waeco 40L now but lent it to a mate who is travelling outback, so got the old Chessagirl out for this weekend, and she barked and fired up eventually on gas, don't run it on 12V as they run best on GAS (When they're working).

Level by eye would be fine , have you tipped it upside down overnight..? That fixed mine once when it was playing up on gas, failing that the jets may need a clean or you could get it serviced. What I do love about these fridges is that whilst they are slow to get cranking once they are away and running on gas they are an efficient solution and you don't have to worry about batteries etc etc and can use the battery power for other things.

Scoof, Mine is 10 years old , don't use it much, have a Waeco 40L now but lent it to a mate who is travelling outback, so got the old Chessagirl out for this weekend, and she barked and fired up eventually on gas, don't run it on 12V as they run best on GAS (When they're working).

Level by eye would be fine , have you tipped it upside down overnight..? That fixed mine once when it was playing up on gas, failing that the jets may need a clean or you could get it serviced. What I do love about these fridges is that whilst they are slow to get cranking once they are away and running on gas they are an efficient solution and you don't have to worry about batteries etc etc and can use the battery power for other things.

oops sorry about my triple up, the PC had a meltdown..

Read your problem with the Chescold fridge and all the suggestions to the cause.I have worked on the for years and agree that it must be leve but if it works on 12v and 240v then the refridgeration unit is ok and after checking for blockages in both the supply line and flue it can only be the gas supply jet.
Clean this with thinners only to remove the varnish type residue which is usually the cause.
Absorbtion fridge problems are either simple or serious yours is a simple one as the unit works ok on 240v

TD

T.D and TerraFirma,

I only turned it upside down for about 2 hours is that good enough.

I will remove it and have another look at the jets.

It has worked well in the past we had icey poles for the kids when we crossed the Simpson Dessert and ice cold cooper's and wine every night .So I just hope I can fix it.

Scoof.. :-)

Scoof
All turning the fridge upside down does is shif particles of rust on the inside of the sealed unit,which is filled with an amonia solution but that is not necessary as it is woring on 240v. Clean the jet and fire it up level and it will work unless the reg is RS. To check that try another reg or put a manometer on the test point on the fridge it should read 11 inch water guage or 2.75kpa

TD
Worn out Gas Fitter

flappa I think your spot on couldn't find another thermostat.

Thanks to all that replied,

Cheers Scoof. :-)