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It appear that several folks here need to "Agree to Disagree". Lets all just agree or disagree and not get argumentative. Hope everyone is safe & sound and warm. Herman

Any suggestions on an easy way to apply RainEX on a large windshield.? Herman

Joe, Most fridges have what they refer to as a drain pan. Most are not removable. They sit right under the compressor and are supposed to catch an moister in the pan and the heat from the compressor will evaporate the collected moisture. I think you hit the nail on the head with the seal. Most of our DWs would like for us to get an issue solved asap. However when my DW see the estimate and she knows I can fix it she forgets the dealer. It seems that now a days , dealers will bill you for just driving into their lots. I do know my limitations and that is where I leave it to the Professionals. Herman

Hoggem, Can you pin point it to the slide, latch or between the two glasses. You may try putting a small wedge between the two panes and see if it stops. (be careful to not put too much pressure on the wedge) Dose it stop when you crack the window just a bit? If it is still there then try all the way open. Also take a look around the Window frame on the out side and make sure there is caulk all the way around. You can also try tightening all the screws around the frame on the inside. Let us know what you find. Herman

I was told that my records were also lost in the fire in St. Louis. But a few months after I requested them they showed up. I have been told that all records are duplicated somewhere. Not sure if that is Fact or Fiction. Herman

Holligan, (couldn't resist) the gate was left open and everyone went as far south from SC as they could. I saw where is was very cold out on the East Coast. Hope you warm up soon. Herman

When you stop and think about it, HD was hoping that folks with all types of power mowers would see it there and purchase it. One of their marketing people thinking ahead. Herman

Jim. we came south for our meeting. The reason was it is much warmer in Beaumont than anywhere else. I had thought we should go to Shawnee Oklahoma since that is where our next Rally will be and it could not be much colder then Beaumont. BOY! was I wrong. While it was 27 degrees in the morning here it was 7 degrees in Shawnee. I am glad I was over rule, even if it is cold, but not as cold there. Burrrrrrrrrrr! Herman

Dusty, Welcome to the Forum. One thing that may help everyone would to let us know what your temperature is inside the fridge. You may or may not have a issue. But what the heck look at all the great idea that have come out. Herman

I am not sure that the temperature where Richard has much to do with his issue. I feel that he has a leaking filler valve and need to go to a Propane dealer and have them draw off his remaining gas and replace the valve. Just IMHO How Does LPG - Propane Turn from Liquid to Gas? LPG (Propane) Vaporisation Did you know that every time you turn on one of your gas appliances, the LPG in your gas bottles starts to boil? If you could see though the steel, you would also notice that it looks just like water boiling. The big difference is that it happens at -42°C or -44°F. This is vaporisation, which is how LPG – propane – goes from liquid to vapour (gas). How LPG - Propane Turns from Liquid to Gas LPG (propane and/or butane) turns from liquid to gas when it boils. Propane boils at a lower temperature than butane, making it more suitable for cold climates. On a cold winter day, outdoor butane cylinders may not reach their boiling temperature, leaving the user with no gas. Temperature - Propane & Butane Turn to Gas How LPG - Propane Turns from Liquid or Gas? LPG (1atm) Liquid Vapour (Gas) Propane < -42°C or < -43.6ºF ≥ -42°C or ≥ -43.6ºF Butane < -0.4°C or < 31.28ºF ≥ -0.4°C or ≥ 31.28ºF LPG (Propane) Vaporisation - How LPG Boils To boil, the liquid LPG draws heat from the steel walls of the gas bottle which, in turn, get heat from the ambient air. LPG liquid boils and turns back into gas vapour when you release some of the pressure in the gas bottle by turning on your gas appliance. As with water, the more heat that is applied, the more rapidly it boils, vaporising at a faster rate. The vapour pressure in the bottle also increases with temperature, as explained below. So, as the steel of the bottle draws heat from the ambient air heat, cold weather will slow down the rate of vaporisation. Vaporisation also makes the gas bottle feel colder than the ambient temperature. The gas bottle gets even colder when you are actually using the gas. LPG Boiling Point Water boils at 100°C or 212°F, becoming a gas (steam). In contrast, LPG (propane) boils at -42°C or -44°F, becoming gas vapour. LPG stays liquid because it is under pressure in a gas cylinder. As a liquid, it looks a lot like water. It is colourless and odourless in its natural state. Unlike water, 1 kilogram of LPG does NOT equal 1 litre of liquid LPG. LPG density or specific gravity is about half that of water, at 0.51. In Australia, where LPG is propane, 1kg of LPG has a volume of 1.96L. Conversely, 1L of LPG weighs 0.51kg. Vaporisation Must Match Consumption The amount of gas that the appliance or appliances are drawing from the gas bottles must be matched by the rate of vaporisation. If a gas bottle ices up regularly, it simply means that the vessel is too small for the vaporisation load placed on it. Switching to a larger vessel can provide a higher rate of vaporisation. Heat is absorbed through the vessel shell and into the liquid. This is known as the “wetted area”. The larger the tank or the fuller the tank, the more gas that can be vaporised at a given temperature. Vaporisation tables (as shown below) are used to match the required vaporisation rates to the corresponding vessel size. Vaporisation tables show the maximum continuous vaporisation rates, in MJ/hr, at different ambient temperatures for each available vessel size. In instances where a larger vessel is not an option, the only alternative is to supply some artificial means of increasing vaporisation. The units used are very appropriately call vapourisers. Lower Fill Equals Less Vaporisation Keeping in mind the concept of "wetted area", the maximum rate of vaporisation drops as the fill level drops. If there is less LPG in the vessel, there is less contact area between the liquid LPG and the steel that provides the heat for vaporisation. Depending on the consumption rate of the attached appliances, this may make no difference at all, if the consumption rate is low. However, if the consumption rate is high, the vaporisation rate may not keep pace with the consumption. Depending on the appliance, this starvation may cause the appliance to function poorly or not at all. LPG (Propane) Vaporisation Table LPG Vaporisation Chart of Standard Size Vessels Nominal LPG Vessel Size Volume in Water Capacity Maximum Continuous Vapourisation Rates for LPG (propane) at Indicated Ambient Temperatures. (in MJ/hr) at 30% full Weight Volume -18˚C -7˚C -1˚C 4˚C 10˚C 16˚C 45kg 108L 46 92 115 138 161 184 90kg 215L 70 140 175 211 246 281 190kg 499L 106 219 274 328 383 438 0.5t 1.35kL 235 469 587 704 821 939 1.0t 2.2kL 327 653 816 980 1143 1306 2.0t 4.3kL 545 1090 1363 1636 1908 2181 2.5t 6.7kL 826 1652 2065 2478 2891 3304 3.0t 7.5kL 921 1841 2302 2762 3222 3683 10t 23kL 1616 3231 4039 4847 5655 6463 13t 33kL 2214 4482 5603 6724 7844 8965 17t 43kL 2502 5003 6300 7505 8756 10006 21t 53kL 3492 6984 8730 10476 12222 13968 25t 62kL 3502 7004 8755 10507 12258 14009 33t 81kL 4503 9006 11257 13509 15760 18011 40t 100kL 5504 11007 13759 16511 19262 22014 © 2013-2017 Elgas Ltd. Vaporisation Table Notes: 1. As a simple rule of thumb, when using vessels of say 2.75 or 5.1kL capacities, simply extrapolate between the two nearest size vessels but biasing your calculations on the conservative side. Always consult your supplier’s technical representative for advice. 2. Always check with your supplier’s technical representative that the above vapourisation rates are correct for the particular vessel you have designated. 3. For sites requiring a high vapourisation rate but it is not cost effective to install larger and/or multiple vessels, consider using a vapouriser. 4. Vessels above 3 tonnes or over 7.5kL will be custom designed by supplier to suit customer needs. Figures provided are only rough estimates, based on previous designs. Condensation Turns to Ice Initially, condensation forms when the temperature of the gas bottle or regulator drops below the dew point. This is exactly the same as the condensation you get on a humid day with a glass of ice water. Under the right conditions, when you are using gas very rapidly, ice can even form on the gas bottle! LPG Vapour vs Gas Let's also clarify the terminology. The two terms, vapour and gas, are used interchangeably by most people in reference to LPG. Vapour (or vapor in American spelling) is the more technically correct term for LPG, as it is in gaseous and liquid equilibrium at room temperature. It can be turned back into a liquid by increasing the pressure on it without reducing the temperature. A gas has one defined state at room temperature. So, vapours are gases however not all gases are vapours Gas Bottles Contain Liquid and Gas The LPG gas vapour is held in the top of the bottle and the liquid LPG at the bottom, as shown in the accompanying image. Almost all of the uses for LPG involve the use of the gas vapour, not the liquefied gas. LPG Pressure Varies with Temperature As previously mentioned, when LPG is stored in a gas bottle, it is under pressure. The term “pressure” refers to the average force per unit of area that the gas exerts on the inside walls of the gas bottle. (LPG Pressure-Temperature Chart shown) Pressure is measured in kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). “Bar” is yet another unit of measure for pressure. 1 Bar = 100 kPa, so it is metric based but not an SI unit of measure. LPG pressure can vary greatly based on temperature, as shown in the chart. The level of fill in the gas bottle comes into play when the LPG is being used, as it affects the rate of vaporisation. As LPG is a liquefied gas, the pressure inside the cylinder will remain the same from full until the last of the liquid LPG is vaporised. Then the pressure will fall quickly as the last of the LPG vapour is used, as well. Final Thoughts Understanding vaporisation helps explain how LPG turns from liquid to gas. It is particularly important for larger commercial installations where the rates of gas consumption are higher. The technical staff matches the gas load to the appropriate vessel size and, if required, a vapouriser. View More LPG Gas Blogs Comments, questions or feedback? Please Email us at: blog@elgas.com.au The information in this article is derived from various sources and is believed to be correct at the time of publication. However, the information may not be error free and may not be applicable in all circumstances. Herman

Joe, If it is indeed a residential unit there may not bee enough room to get anything behind the unit since most are pushed way back against the exterior wall. If your suggestion was to try and warm up the compressor my suggestion would be to lay a hair dryer on the floor blowing in under the fridge. As you said be sure to have it supported as to not burn anything and not block the air intake. Also a small space heater with the blower pointed to the bottom of the unit may help. However as has been said before leaving the door opened for 5 to 10 minutes may warm the unit up enough to tell whether the unit is just at it temp and doesn't need to cool it down further. Herman

Just a bit. Nothing sticking any where.

Rick, Try and make plans on going to the FMCA National Rally in Gillette Wyoming next summer (July 18th to 21st). David and Loretta Marlowe have some really nice thing set up for the kids to do. It would be a good place to take your Grand Kids. Herman

The National Weather Service says that it is 27 degrees here in Beaumont. and is supposed to be around 41 today. Have snow on the top of the truck but can't see if it stuck to the ground. Herman

The last post under my name was done by the IT dept,. helping me. It had me confused for a bit trying to recall making the post. When I was trying to go to the Forum I got a message saying "Complete Your Profile". Dan helped me clear my cookies and the message went away. Thank you Dan, Herman

Dan Peebles logged in as Herman Mullins working a help desk ticket. Not actually Herman Mullins test test test

Carl, You are right back in 1949, but now you can't remember last night. Herman

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Herman

Tom, Just had the front of our Monaco repaired by James at Xtreme in Nacogdoches, TX. Only cost $500.But I did have a have a BooBoo on the front end. James convinced the insurance company that he could not match the paint with the clear coat on. Looks great. Herman

Blake, I remember that the bottom step had metal under it since the Kwikee step was attached to it. I will check this Spring when it is warm enough to crawl under and look. I do plan on redoing our entry soon. I would like to use the same tread Erniee used on yours with Mirror finish S/S. Said it before and will say it again. "ERNIEE does beautiful work!" And Now Happy New Year to all !!!!! Herman

Linda and Carl have two wonderful old dogs. But it has been several years since either of them were able to use Carl's watering bowl. (snik) They have moved to a bowl on the floor and Carl to a larger Wine glass with handles. Herman

Jeff, You have continued to repeat yourself time and time again both here and on the last topic that was closed. You are being condescending to anyone that does not agree with you. Keep it up and this topic will also be shut down. Now please, you said that you had enough signatures to have it put on the Gillette Agenda. Now lets get back to the reason for this Forum, to help others with issues. Thank you and I will now step down off my soap box.

Peggy, Welcome to the Forum. There have been a number of folks here that tow or have towed the MKZ. I assume it has to be kept under 65 MPH and should be started ever so often. One thing that I do know is it is best that the tow bar is no higher or lower than 3 to 4 inches from level You can get a dropped hitch for your receiver. M & G Engineering has a new braking system (2.0) that will work on the MKZ. Also Air Force One has a system also. Auxiliary Brake System, DON"T LEAVE HOME with one. Good Luck Herman

One thing people forget is the radio. Even when the radio is off the memory card is still drawing so as to not loose the clock and presets. Herman

Blake, I have had my step cover out before. What I can not remember is the wood of the entry steps over sheet metal? If so then the 1/2 inch plywood ( that is what it looks to be ) should be suffice to carry the weight. IMHO Herman