what would produce a torch like fire while replacing a cooling unit on a fridge in an RV? did not keep burning

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what would produce a torch like fire while replacing a cooling unit on a fridge in an RV? did not keep burning

2006-08-24 06:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by tmp 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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a severed propane line, maybe

2006-08-24 06:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by pdawarrior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Some RV refrigerators use propane to function as a refrigerant, therefore there is no electrical draw. If there is a propane leak, and a heat source hot enough for ignition, you will get that sort of fire until the propane in the supply line is consumed.
Be careful.

2006-08-24 06:25:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There is oil mixed in with the refrigerant. It's used to lubricate the compressor and could burn.

2006-08-24 06:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by monte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋