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Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
I'm looking into replacing this 23 year old solenoid from my RM2607 or seeing if I can clean it out.
I suspect it's sticking.

Problem is that both Domestic and ASCO say it's not available. No replacement.

Will I be able to clean it inside with solvent?
Anyone know of a compatible replacement?

ON EDIT:
That was simple. I cleaned it out. There was nothing obstructing this valve however.



2021 Mid Bath
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #1 –
Saw your note here, judging from the looks of your valve, it will stick again. Could the current valve Dometic is using  be retrofitted?
1994 MB
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #2 –
Just a note - when a solenoid is old and misbehaves, it is often due to breakdown of the insulation of the coil winding. This thin 'magnet wire' has a really thin coating of a shellac-like material that will crack and peel with age. This causes shorts between coils and eventual loss of function, while current drawn increases.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #3 –
Quote from: JonS  - 
Saw your note here, judging from the looks of your valve, it will stick again. Could the current valve Dometic is using  be retrofitted?

Dometic said there is no replacement but that is a good question.
Not sure where I can find one considering ASCO doesn't have one either.
Ebay has a used one for $150 but that's way too much for used in my opinion.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #4 –
I'll bet that a new replacement for today's frig would work. Voltage would be the same, watch the amp or watt draw and keep as close as possible. Will the coil come off, if it will maybe ASCO would have a replacement coil. I would be willing to bet the old valve will mess up again though. They always did for me....

Jon....
1994 MB
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #5 –
UPDATE

My latest symptoms were not a propane delivery problem. It was an electrode problem.
In all my work on this unit I failed to pay attention to the gap between the electrode and the burner. It was too close. It was sparking but the spark wasn't long enough to catch and ignite the propane on any constant basis.

Live and learn.
2021 Mid Bath
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #6 –
I am loving these temps. I put 3 sensors in there LOL.
Glad all my work has paid off.

2021 Mid Bath
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #7 –
"I am loving these temps. I put 3 sensors in there..."

So which one of those readings are for the freezer?  ;)   ::)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #8 –
looks to me like he's happy with any temp he can get. Judging from the looks of the gas valve he should be too.
1994 MB
 
Re: Refrigerator gas solenoid valve
Reply #10 –
Quote from: JonS  - 
looks to me like he's happy with any temp he can get. Judging from the looks of the gas valve he should be too.
Fortunately that solenoid LP valve wasn't the issue and is working fine.
Fortunate because there isn't a replacement.
2021 Mid Bath