Gas Flue for Fridge

[BAM]

Can someone tell me if this has to be done out of the side of my van or can i run a pipe down and out of the floor, next to the ventilation hole?

Thanks.

 

[KevH]

I am no expert though I would instinctively think that, as heat rises and fumes are lighter than air, the flue ought to rise too. No doubt somebody with greater expertise will put me right :idea: .

 

[the_troupster]

Heat rises...

I'm going to experiment with a pipe out the drivers window this season whilst running on gas... :? I really don't want to be cutting holes in the side of my 'van!

Jim

 

[BAM]

Ok so really i cant see any reason why it couldnt be routed under my units towards the back of the van and then out through the engine air intakes at the back (so the pipe is fixed but cannot be seen?)

As long as the flue goes upwards the whole way to its exit? Or am i risking it too much?

I ideally want to have something that is fixed that i dont have to move and put out of the window or door when in use.

 

[KevH]

Not sure I am following you. Is it possible for the flue to be rising continually whilst dipping under your units? Maybe I am missing something obvious. :roll:

I would also be concerned about the flue exhausting into the air scoops, which will (if I understand correctly) be drawing the fumes into the engine bay.

On my Devon, the fridge flue exits through a neat plate just below the window, behind the slider. I don't see a problem with that, except that I don't have a fridge any longer. :lol:

 

[RePhil]

Hi,
Thought I'd chip in on this one.

Anything that uses gas in our buses is dangerous. Fridges are no different & we leave them on all night while we, & our loved ones, sleep.

You need a flue as close as possible to the top of the fridge flue at the top at the rear.
Normally a hole is cut in the side & a proper plate with connecting pipe fits from the outside.
Some have a flue which goes out of the top of the van.
In addition you need to have holes in the floor directly under the fridge. This is to let any heavy gas run away if you have a leak & also to let fresh air in to be burnt by the flame.
Next you have to let the hot air circulate around the rear of the unit & out of the top. In the past this was often done by just having a grille above the rear. However they can chuck out a lot of heat & heat up the van quite a bit. Hence you normally see caravans & campers with the double grille on the outside. One to let air in at the bottom & one to let out hot air at the top.
(I'm setting mine up with just a grille on the inside top - for now. External are a bit ugly).

Have a look at the installation instructions for your model of fridge. Here is an example of a model which is fairly typical.

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/pages/downloads/tech/ElectroluxRM122.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I would strongly advise you not try & run the flue anywhere other than directly outside.
Don't want sound namby pamby - I do lots of stuff we aren't supposed to diy but this can be serious ****.

Phil.

 

[lhu128l]

Late is best yet again...... westies have a tiny outside vent on the B pillar ....... don`t vent it through the roof or o the back of the van

 

[BAM]

Thanks for the info.

I'm worried now so i'm not gonna risk it, think i'm gonna run it off the electric when driving, then use it as a cool box when the engines not on until a point where i decide i want to start cutting holes in the side of the van.

My issue is that its a panel van and i'm worried venting it through the side will look odd.

 

[Rich-B]

Think il go down the same route for now of using the fridge on 12v whilst driving then just have it as a cool box when parked up or on hook up if at a campsite, I still need to install gas at some point for my propex, maybe a winter project

 

[creationblue]

If you have gone to the effort/expense of buying/installing the fridge then id just get on and cut the hole and use it for what you bought it for. The hole is covered on the outside with an alloy vent. If you ever decide to take it out then you can weld up the hole............its only metal after all

Just

 

[RichardAlexander]

caution when using the 12v, the electrolux doesn't ave a cut off on the 12v heater so the 12v heater stays on, the inside just keeps getting colder and colder and the out side hotter and hotter, they recommend running the 12v for just an hour or two before manually switching it off, then top up as necessary

 

[KateLovesPurple]

Thanks for the info.

I'm worried now so i'm not gonna risk it, think i'm gonna run it off the electric when driving,.....

Absolutely!! Never a good idea to run it on gas whilst driving!! Too many risks involved. If a draft blows out your burner then the gas should shut off, but it may not. Secondly, and more importantly, you must extinguish all naked flames when going in to a garage to fill up. Will you remember to stop and turn off your fridge before you pull in to a garage?