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Fridge flue
Posted: 12 Nov 2005, 17:25
by DaveG
My gas fridge has a flexible foil type flue on it.
Does anyone know where I can buy a new one.
I tried 2 caravan centers near me, but they didn't have any.
I think the diameter of the flue is 32mm.
Cheers
Dave
Posted: 12 Nov 2005, 18:24
by Ivorblueun
don't know about the flexible stuff but i used a piece of metal pipe from an old hoover vacumn cleaner accessory set cut to length, vax is also right diameter but the missus wouldn't let me use that.
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Posted: 13 Nov 2005, 10:02
by DaveG
Cheers guys, I'll have a look at fabricating one from some tubing then.
Fridge flue.
Posted: 13 Nov 2005, 12:30
by speleobod
Try Leisure spares on leisurespares.co.uk or 01423 321108.
You will need the production no. usually found on a plate inside fridge and strarting with 009 or 9 , serial no. useful too.
They seem to stock bits for most Dometic, Electrolux etc 2/3 way fridges
Its also a good idea to make sure you have a drop vent (hole in the floor with gauze on it ) at the rear of the fridge to dump CO2.
The fridge gives of CO oncombustion so good idea to get exhaust right.
O'Briens (listed on club site) redirect people to Leisure spares but you can get info on their site on venting the fridge etc.
good luck
Posted: 24 Apr 2006, 07:55
by Apollo
I have found that I also need a length of flexible flue.
This is due to the fridge unit sitting on the floor and where I need to cut the hole for the flue on the side of the van is around 170mm above the centre line of standard flue..
I have search everywhere I can think of for some flexible heat resistant tubing, but so far no luck. The standard VW pre-heat tube is 50mm...
Any suggestions? Please!
This is starting to do my head in have even tried sourcing commercial electrical conduit but I am not convinced that the high temp (120deg) stuff would be suitable.
Posted: 24 Apr 2006, 12:03
by Apollo
OK so I may have answered my own question.
I have found an Auto parts supplier who has the silver flexible pre-heat hose found on most older cars, this is available in a few diameters 28 & 38mm... so I am going to try the 38mm and clamp it down to the 32mm flue pipe.. (fingers crossed)
Fridge vents
Posted: 25 Apr 2006, 10:41
by Tex Ritter
Ask at you local TV aeriel fitters, I think the mast tubing (that fastens to chimney) is the correct size.
Tex Ritter