Reply to: RE: [VAC] Excess heat from fridge
The cause of excessive heat around the refer case is the result of a lack of vertical
airflow.
It's like a fireplace and a chimney - the taller the chimney, the better the air
movement up the chimney. In your Caravel, there should be a screen in the floor
(intake) and the roof vent (exhaust). The lower the intake and the higher the exhaust
the better the velocity of the air movement and the cooler behind the cabinet will be.
RJ
'65 Caravel
jerry catlin wrote:
>After installing a new Dometic fridge in my 68
>Caravel, I have been noticing a build up of heat in
>the drawer immediately above the fridge. The items in
>the drawer are warm to the touch. Anyone else have
>this problem? I didn't do any modifications to the
>existing cabinets. I converted the fridge access door
>into an additional vent to provide more air flow.
>
>Thanks for your responses
>
>Jerry
>68 17' Caravel
>Portland, OR
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