Dometic RM36 3-way fridge fuse - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T10:54:31Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/dometic-rm36-3-way-fridge-fuse?commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A191295&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you so much. Just got a…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-04:2093474:Comment:3162732017-06-04T21:42:11.318ZLeah Fletcherhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LeahFletcher
Thank you so much. Just got a Boler with one of these in it and it needs a little work. This will help a ton. Thanks again! I am assuming RM 36 F versus a RM 36 C really is just a different model of the same series. The pictures look very similar to ours.
Thank you so much. Just got a Boler with one of these in it and it needs a little work. This will help a ton. Thanks again! I am assuming RM 36 F versus a RM 36 C really is just a different model of the same series. The pictures look very similar to ours. I use to believe that 12v ope…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-03:2093474:Comment:3160952017-06-03T14:24:40.067Zdavid crafthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/davidcraft
I use to believe that 12v operation was not worth it. They never cooled well on 12v and the drain while operation reduced house battery charge potential. But, fires have occurred while traveling due to cooling core failure and hydrogen gas igniting. It seems road vibration prompts core failure while traveling and that could be a good reason to use the 12v option, especially on older units.
I use to believe that 12v operation was not worth it. They never cooled well on 12v and the drain while operation reduced house battery charge potential. But, fires have occurred while traveling due to cooling core failure and hydrogen gas igniting. It seems road vibration prompts core failure while traveling and that could be a good reason to use the 12v option, especially on older units. The fridge is probably a 3 wa…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-03:2093474:Comment:3160892017-06-03T14:01:09.183Zdavid crafthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/davidcraft
The fridge is probably a 3 way and the 3rd option is 12v and you're not using it. The service manual shows 9 amp draw on the 12v side of the element. A 15 amp fuse should be fine. You should only use this option while traveling.
The fridge is probably a 3 way and the 3rd option is 12v and you're not using it. The service manual shows 9 amp draw on the 12v side of the element. A 15 amp fuse should be fine. You should only use this option while traveling. My apology. Don't know what h…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-02:2093474:Comment:3161322017-06-02T23:04:31.127ZTerry Hhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/TerryH
<p>My apology. Don't know what happened. I'll try again...........</p>
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<p>My apology. Don't know what happened. I'll try again...........</p>
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<p></p> Hmmm Nothing showed up in you…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-02:2093474:Comment:3158752017-06-02T14:26:53.266ZLeah Fletcherhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LeahFletcher
<p>Hmmm Nothing showed up in your reply. </p>
<p>Hmmm Nothing showed up in your reply. </p> tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-02:2093474:Comment:3158702017-06-02T04:38:47.447ZTerry Hhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/TerryH
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<p></p> Where is this manual? I can't…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-06-02:2093474:Comment:3159852017-06-02T03:05:56.551ZLeah Fletcherhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LeahFletcher
Where is this manual? I can't find it, thanks
Where is this manual? I can't find it, thanks Fuse size is determined by tw…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2014-01-15:2093474:Comment:1930922014-01-15T13:32:10.103ZJohn Demarraishttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JohnDemarrais
<p>Fuse size is determined by two factors. #1 it must be big enough to run the load. #2 is must be small enough to blow before the wire melts so that is determined by the gauge of the wire used in the circuit. Your refrigerator draws 9-10 amps @ 12 volts. So the minimum size should be a 15 amp fuse. If the wire size is 14 gauge or larger - that will be fine.</p>
<p>14 gauge copper wire needs a 15 amp fuse or smaller to protect it, 12 gauge needs a 20 amp or smaller fuse, 10 gauge needs…</p>
<p>Fuse size is determined by two factors. #1 it must be big enough to run the load. #2 is must be small enough to blow before the wire melts so that is determined by the gauge of the wire used in the circuit. Your refrigerator draws 9-10 amps @ 12 volts. So the minimum size should be a 15 amp fuse. If the wire size is 14 gauge or larger - that will be fine.</p>
<p>14 gauge copper wire needs a 15 amp fuse or smaller to protect it, 12 gauge needs a 20 amp or smaller fuse, 10 gauge needs a 30 amp or smaller, etc. You do NOT need a fuse twice the amp rating for your refrigerator since it has no motor. Your refrigerator uses an electric resistance heating element that draws a steady 9-10 amps. NO surge when it first comes on. If you had a compressor-driven appliance - it might draw twice its amp rating every time the motor first started.</p> Thanks Jimco,
That will pro…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2014-01-06:2093474:Comment:1916352014-01-06T06:47:28.658ZRichard Vininghttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RichardVining
<p>Thanks Jimco, </p>
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<p>That will probably save me a few fuses!</p>
<p>Thanks Jimco, </p>
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<p>That will probably save me a few fuses!</p> Richard,the normal DC fuse ru…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2014-01-06:2093474:Comment:1914082014-01-06T05:16:21.826ZJimco_W001https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/JimKrohmer
<p>Richard,the normal DC fuse rule is use a fuse that is 2x's the amount of current that the circuit uses.</p>
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<p>Richard,the normal DC fuse rule is use a fuse that is 2x's the amount of current that the circuit uses.</p>
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