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07-30-2011, 01:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 2,310
M.O.C. #6088
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Dimplex BF5000 Fireplace - Possible Fire Hazard
Recently while camping we were running the Dimplex Fireplace in our 3650RK, I noticed a strong smell of burning wires. About that time the smoke alarm sounded off. I turned the fireplace off and check the trailer for something burning. Nothing was found.
I removed the fireplace from under the TV. I had to remove the top of the fireplace. I turned it over and set it on top of the fireplace. Everything look good except for where the power cord connects to the circuit board. One lead was totally burnt. I think what happened was the the screw contacts worked loose,overheated and burnt the wiring.
I called Dimplex and they are sending out a repair kit. They handled my call very professionally.
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07-30-2011, 03:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Don, Looks like you caught it just in time. This had been a bone of contention in the past and everyone was advixed to check these connections. Glad nothing serious happened.
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07-30-2011, 05:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Arroyo Grande
Posts: 504
M.O.C. #6460
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Those look just like mine. Bill
2007 3000RK
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07-30-2011, 05:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Eastern
Posts: 1,155
M.O.C. #7270
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Don I also have a 3650rk and have been wanting to ck mine since John found his burnt but have kept putting it off. how hard is it to get the wood frame off. I think I have to drill out the plugs to get to the screws but not sure just need to go ahead a do it I guess!!
Bobby
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07-30-2011, 06:02 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Union Bay
Posts: 92
M.O.C. #8385
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Yup, same thing happened to ours earlier this year!! They sent out a repair kit with same terminal strip which I think is a poor design and should be checked regularly--despite the pain of access!! Has anybody come up with a better method/gizmo to connect input power leads?
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07-30-2011, 08:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 2,310
M.O.C. #6088
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Thanks for all of the replies.
scductman - you can try to "pick" the wooden plugs out, but you'll probably have to drill them out. I just replaced mine with new ones.
barmar - I agree poor design. I'll check the repair kit and if it is the same piece, I'll check with an electrical supply house for something better.
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08-05-2011, 04:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Wilsons
Posts: 404
M.O.C. #9833
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It's just a terminal point, mating those wires together. I'd cut the ends off put a good ceramic wire nut on it and let 'er go. If you are not comfortable with wire nuts use sta-kons, crimp them on bolt them together and tape 'em up. Those pressure-type terminal points are notorious for vibrating loose. Putting a replacement of the same type on is ok, if it's kept tight, but you still have a new, problem prone connection.
Jerry
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08-05-2011, 04:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Liberty Lake
Posts: 2,310
M.O.C. #6088
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Thanks Jerry
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08-12-2011, 11:34 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tomball
Posts: 83
M.O.C. #11565
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Somewhere I remember seeing someone drilled a small hole in the wooden plugs, screwed in a small screw and used that to pull the plugs out. This way you do not drill the hole any larger. Of course, you have to go to a hardware store and get some plugs to match to complete the re-install. You will have plenty left over for use elsewhere if needed. I hope this helps.
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08-12-2011, 03:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lakeside
Posts: 606
M.O.C. #7139
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I had the same thing on my wires behind the fireplace and I used butt conectors, with heat shrink tubing and so far all is good. I checked it after six months and look good. Like other stated the vibrations of the road loosen them and they short out. If you hook them and cover them they have nothing to rub on and short out.
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08-31-2011, 07:35 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #8298
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Speaking of Dimplex Fire places.
I have a 09 3400rl with the dimplex fire place under the TV,
I was having problems with the fire place,
I would turn it on and the Fireplace would heat up and then the built in thermostat
would shut it down. It would not come back on again until I turned it off for awhile.
I figured that it should come back on once the place cooled down a little but no such luck.
So one day while in town I went into a fireplace store and was telling the dealer about my problem,
The dealer was great he called Dimplex and talked to them for me while I waited.
BINGO there was a upgrade for this model of Fireplace.
What was happening?
Well the fireplace would come up to Temp.and shut down, But it could not cool down as the lights were enough to keep the thermostat warm,
Problem not enough cool air,
What the upgrade is ?
Is an new bottom with air slots in it to let the fireplace get more cool air from the bottom.
This was a free upgrade.
FYI
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