That dreaded ammonia odor - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T15:59:50Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/that-dreaded-ammonia-odor?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI originally posted this beca…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-10-20:2093474:Comment:3257612017-10-20T06:09:21.466ZTerry Hhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/TerryH
<div class="inner" id="msg_86772">I originally posted this because I did experience a fridge ammonia leak not too long ago.<br></br>Fortunately, I was awake at the time and exited immediately. <br></br>I left the door open behind me, opened the exterior fridge vent (dumb idea as I am single and received a snoot full of ammonia).<br></br>I then, much I am sure to the consternation of my neighbors, called 911.<br></br>ERT set up a series of fans which, given the small amount of ammonia as well as prevailing…</div>
<div class="inner" id="msg_86772">I originally posted this because I did experience a fridge ammonia leak not too long ago.<br/>Fortunately, I was awake at the time and exited immediately. <br/>I left the door open behind me, opened the exterior fridge vent (dumb idea as I am single and received a snoot full of ammonia).<br/>I then, much I am sure to the consternation of my neighbors, called 911.<br/>ERT set up a series of fans which, given the small amount of ammonia as well as prevailing winds was considered enough of a response.<br/>Fortunately it was.<br/><br/>I am adding this to the original post because it is not only ammonia from your fridge that should be a concern.<br/>You have a propane detector - ensure it is operational. You can and should test it regularly.<br/>You have a smoke detector - same thing.<br/>You have a CO detector - same thing.<br/>This is really no different than checking tire pressure, brake fluid level, etc. <br/>Basic regular safety checks.<br/><br/>Re the original link above - it took 2 1/2 days for ERT to enter the rink and retrieve the bodies.<br/>Area local residents remain under evacuation orders.<br/> Ammonia. <br/>In your fridge?<br/><br/>Open this:<br/><br/><a class="bbc_link" href="https://globalnews.ca/news/3814258/shadoe-davis-ammonia-is-a-popular-cooling-agent-in-refrigerators-can-also-lead-to-fatal-leaks/" target="_blank">https://globalnews.ca/news/3814258/shadoe-davis-ammonia-is-a-popular-cooling-agent-in-refrigerators-can-also-lead-to-fatal-leaks/</a></div>
<p><img title="Modify message" class="modifybutton" id="modify_button_86772" style="cursor: pointer;" alt="Modify message" src="http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/Themes/default/images/icons/modify_inline.gif" name="modify_button_86772"/></p> Very good advice,,, You RUN l…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-10-18:2093474:Comment:3255582017-10-18T23:24:25.859ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Very good advice,,, You RUN like you never run before but faster,, Amonia Kills quickly.</p>
<p>Very good advice,,, You RUN like you never run before but faster,, Amonia Kills quickly.</p>