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TG Twinkie · 01-26-2014, 07:40 AM

Auto Parts stores have fuses. Wal-Mart does too. The new style fuses are color coded.

SteveSueMac · 01-26-2014, 07:46 AM

I don't have the part number, but it's a small thin old-fashioned glass tube fuse. Bring the old one to Radio Shack and you can get the 5 (not 3) from them. My dealer said AS knows its a mistake but hasn't communicated anything about it.

streamer_a · 03-03-2014, 09:14 PM

Anyone experienced difficulty with the bulbs in this range hood failing frequently?

I have replaced the 3.15A fuse with a 5A - since then the fuse hasn't tripped. But the bulbs burn out monthly.

The Cralls · 03-04-2014, 06:37 PM

I took a look at the ratings for the vent hood on the manufactures label sticker. The 3.15A fuse is exactly at the load for the fan and lights. The hood is rated for a much higher power draw, and the 5 amp fuse is below the max rating of the hood and will provide the current required to run the fan and lights without blowing.

BAB · 03-05-2014, 04:41 PM

....I am also considering removing the two very hot (and power hungry) halogen bulb pods from the Baraldi range hood and replace them with something else...like maybe MODERN LEDs. I (like many of you) have blown the fuse -- which I was able to replace -- and now have a spare. This is not a high quality piece of equipment, I might add. I heard an awful noise the last time I used the fan, and found that the fan had come off the motor shaft. The motor was running and the fan was hanging around loose. Diasassembly, repair and reassembly. My guess is that the folks that assembled it must have had a Chianti break or something....

overlander63 · 03-05-2014, 05:26 PM

Strangely, I just answered a PM about this. If you replace the halogen with the LED replacement, it will last much, much longer, be cooler to work under, use less power when boondocking, and not blow fuses at the drop of a hat.

richinny · 03-07-2014, 05:48 AM

if you touch the glass part of a halogen bulb the oil from your skin will cause the bulb to burn out fairly quickly. i wonder if steam/oil from cooking would do the same thing?.

streamer_a · 03-09-2014, 10:11 AM

Yes, the steam/grease theory makes complete sense. I am searching for LED replacements.

Steamy1 · 04-04-2014, 04:19 PM

Are the Baraldi range hoods a problem? I was considering replacing my old style with a Baraldi. I like the clean and slim appearance.

Also, is it a complicated job to replace the range hood?

Thanks,

switz · 04-04-2014, 04:45 PM

Please post what replacement LED and so puce for same works in the range hood.

overlander63 · 04-04-2014, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by switz

Please post what replacement LED and so puce for same works in the range hood.

Since you asked, here is a link:
12 LED Bright White Chip C12BW [15751W-20] - $15.95 : Out-of-Doors Mart!, More Airstream Parts on-line than anyone!

BAB · 04-04-2014, 06:23 PM

I can vouch for the post above. Terry was instrumental in finding these at ODM so I could replace the hot, current draining halogens with these new LED's. They work great -- lots of light -- no heat, and saving power. What a combo!

switz · 04-05-2014, 09:14 AM

I acquired a couple (battle spare) 5 amp circuit breakers per a suggestion on this forum for the range hood. Thanks for the LED information.

Muirfletch · 06-08-2014, 08:00 AM

How do you know if a fuse is blown?

The Cralls · 06-10-2014, 11:01 AM

Most are glass and you can see the element is broken or burned in half. Some times on the glass there will be burn mark on the inside. If is a fuse in the power panel, they are like automotive fuses and you can see a "U" shaped inside, if it is broken or missing, the fuse is blown. Last you can check with a ohm meter if you have one, a good fuse will read about zero ohms, a bad one will read max or out of range.