I have an issue with my 1993 Norcold refrigerator. On AC it works fine. On GAS too, starts any time right up but the flame is very turbulent. I cleaned the burner, lots of rust and ordered a new Orifice. I checked gas pressure (12 water column). The electronic keeps the flame on and the fridge is sure cold. Can it be the gas regulator at the tank? But the stove burns perfect. The propane in the tank is about 10 years old, is there something like "old gas" that can course this turbulent flame? (tank is still 1/2 full)
Any tips are appreciated.
-DW
53 Merc said
12:40 PM Jul 7, 2014
Propane is propane (C3/H8) Age does not hurt it at all. If your pressure is constant at 12 in water column when in use, you should be good to go. I don't understand what you are calling turbulence. The flame should be rather small and constant. Do you have a condenser fan in use? Anything change when the door is closed and viewed thrugh the veiwport?
Lucky Mike said
01:08 PM Jul 7, 2014
if the gas line is ported vertical you might have oil in the line which causes an unstable flame.....requires a gas tech. to resolve the problem.
ulcuss said
01:15 PM Jul 7, 2014
Ok, that is kind of good new. The flame is not constant more busting (little bangs) mostly not engough too go out. You can see it through the spy hole it is not a constant flame. No mater if the door is open or close. My 3 burner The stove has a constant burning flame. If it is not the propane it self and not outside air blowing in, mh, I have no idea.
Lucky Mike said
04:06 PM Jul 7, 2014
Remove the gas line coming from the lowest point on the fridge....should be outside underneath....open it and oil will come out
HabDaddy said
05:21 PM Jul 9, 2014
I was not aware of that. Thanks for the tip.
ulcuss said
06:28 PM Jul 9, 2014
Lucky Mike was OH-SO-RIGHT. I opened the gas line at the propane tank regulator value and some brownish fluid come out. The flame is now stable and has the right blue color. Would some one look at the flame and spark sensor if it need adjustment.
I have an issue with my 1993 Norcold refrigerator. On AC it works fine. On GAS too, starts any time right up but the flame is very turbulent. I cleaned the burner, lots of rust and ordered a new Orifice. I checked gas pressure (12 water column). The electronic keeps the flame on and the fridge is sure cold. Can it be the gas regulator at the tank? But the stove burns perfect. The propane in the tank is about 10 years old, is there something like "old gas" that can course this turbulent flame? (tank is still 1/2 full)
Any tips are appreciated.
-DW
Ok, that is kind of good new. The flame is not constant more busting (little bangs) mostly not engough too go out. You can see it through the spy hole it is not a constant flame. No mater if the door is open or close. My 3 burner The stove has a constant burning flame. If it is not the propane it self and not outside air blowing in, mh, I have no idea.
Lucky Mike was OH-SO-RIGHT. I opened the gas line at the propane tank regulator value and some brownish fluid come out. The flame is now stable and has the right blue color. Would some one look at the flame and spark sensor if it need adjustment.
Thanks