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| Anyone for a new orifice? |
I called the RV dealer and they drew a complete blank, said we should contact the appliance dealers.
Let's see, furnace, water heater, stove, oven and fridge. Lots of phone calling so I took to the Internet and yup there can be problems from over 3,000' up. Does that impact us? Well Lamar is over 4,000' and Chama is near 8,000' so maybe there is a problem- hmmm.
Went back to the Internet and all sorts of problems were mentioned but few specifically related to "orifices" which are the tiny holes which the vaporized gas flows through.
So here's the solution. Orifices would have to be changed every time we move the cabin from low to high altitude and back. The thin air at high altitude normally takes a larger orifice - (?) Changing them requires a specialist and takes time so that isn't going to happen.
Sub zero cold is a problem at high altitude because the propane freezes if you are below -10F. THAT ISN'T EVER GOING TO HAPPEN!
They will work as-is but put out a little carbon. Not bad but is does soil the pretty exterior of the Cabin.
The water heater and Fridge run on propane or electric. Electric is supplied in the site rental - problem solved for these two appliances.
The furnace needs propane. Our mattress is heated by electricity - yes, it's true the mattress on the murphy bed is heated. So much for the furnace.
The range and oven need propane. High Country is less than two miles away and the Box Car restaurant less than a quarter mile away. Expensive and fattening but the problem is partly solved.
Sandwiches and salads for supper and bagels with crème cheese for breakfast - so much for the range and oven.
Wasn't that easy? We don't need additional orifices.
