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We have a Norcold double door fridge with a built in ice-maker. I drained the water supply line and shut off the water supply valve as we will be travelling from MN soon and don't want it to freeze. Even though the "wire" switch thing in the ice maker is in the up(off) position, it still sounds like it is running and trying to get water or something. Is there a way to completely turn this thing off or is it ok to just let it do what it's doing?

 

Also, my LP detector goes off for no reason at all. My wife and I were sitting in the unit visiting yesterday with nothing running, and the LP detector went off. Can I just replace it with a new CO2 detector and get the same security for us or do we also need a new LP detector?

Thanks for any advice folks.

 

Brian

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Brian I had the same issue with our Dometic. There was a duplex outlet behind the fridge with 2 cords plugged in; one for the frig and one for the ice maker.

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PS I now use the ice maker's plug with a remote switch and small fan (can turn on/off from inside the rig) to get more air flow through the condenser on the rear of the frig to help with cooling.

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You may be thinking of a CO (no 2) detector that is for carbon monoxide, an invisible order-less gas from combustion (propane furnace or stove or an engine or generator) that will displace the oxygen in your blood and kill you with only minimal warnings if awake and quietly in your sleep. We wouldn't be without one, they are cheap insurance and are far less aggravating than a smoke or propane detector.

 

You still need a propane detector, a CO detector won't detect the propane and a small propane leak can lead to an explosion if the leaking gas ignites when it is exposed to an ignition source, like an open flame or an electrical spark. The only way I'd consider disconnecting one was if you had disconnected the propane from the rig. Replacing one is simple, just make sure you get the right type for your rig. Some rigs use a two wire (power and ground) detector while others have to have a gas valve control wire in addition.

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I have to agree with Stanley. If your LP detector is going off you need to find out what is setting it off. It will react to any combustible gas such as methane as well as propane. Any chance the dog was laying close to the detector and farted? ...just sayin.... :) Its also possible the detector is nearing the end of its life.....but you dont want to purposely disconnect it unless you also shut off your propane tanks.

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I agree with the answers to both questions posted. We have had an ice maker in both our Dometic and a Norcold and both cases the ice maker had an outlet with a plug in it behind the refrigerator. While I don't remember ours doing anything with the bail up, pull the plug and we know it won't be trying to work I suspect that there is some sort of issue with the bail shutoff, but am not sure.

 

On the LP detector, as others stated it is not the same as a CO detector and is needed but they do fail as well. Most manufacturers recommend that they be replaced after 5 years of use.

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Our unit has a co / propane leak combo. They are good for about 5 years and need replacement after that. The reset on the front will reset it for about 72 hours and can be rest for about a month after that it can't be reset and has to be replaced. Hope this helps

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Our propane detector started going off randomly. After a through I inspection and determined we had no leaks we replaced it. Walaa. Problem solved

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The detector goes off about every 1 minute or so. You need to lookup the sector model you have.

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Another item that triggers the LP detector is a bad battery, when they off-gas the hydrogen gas produced can/will trigger the alarm.

 

LP detector is not an accurate description of the device. It will detect and sound the alarm for ANY combustible hydrocarbon gas.

 

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