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Subject: Re: Gas saftey valve Author: Don [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 02/ 16/ 07, 3:51pm In reply to: Bob Dilks 's message, "Re: Gas saftey valve" on 02/ 5/ 07, 5:55pm I wouldn't say "matched". It would need to be able to flow a simular ammout of propaine. I'm guessing that most propane solenoids designed cut flow for a system, rather than a single appliance, would be adequate. Current demands for the coil would be simular. I've never looked at my bus but I would think the solenoid would be on the high pressure side for the greatest protection, or after the first regulator. But you could use a low pressure solenoid at the appliance regulator that drops the propane down to 11" of water column (often at the fridge access pannel). If your system is simular to mine, then it is a single detector beneath the fridge (not tied in to the other propane detectors through out the bus). While your detection system is still in place, it may well have failed, as opposed to the solenoid. If the solenoid coil is this present you could energize the system and see if it becomes magnatized, its' ohms of resistance (to compair to the next solenoid for campatability), or if power is reaching it. You can test the detector by taking a propane torch and hitting the detector with some fumes. This will only tell you that the detector does something, it does not address sensitivity. A bit more trivia... Your red regulator at your propane tank is set at the factory to 10 PSI, then that pressure is reduced at the fridge for appliance use. If you try do adjust the 10 PSI setting there is a good chance that the ancient rubber diaphram within will crack and overnight your propaine will vent out of the regulator via a weep hole. Regards, Don [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> Subject: Re: Gas saftey valve Author: George [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 02/ 27/ 07, 9:43am Hi Don I'm just about to begin with this project. I really appreciate your help. My knowledge of propane systems is limited. I will check using your tips and go from there. I'm chasing 30 amp. elect plugs and spare tire or 2 before hitting road this spring but propane is very dangerous if not handled correctly and it's a MUST FIX, while serving on volunteer fire dept., we saw many films on propane fires and explosions and fought a few in mobile homes. I don't want to experience one, especially if we're in coach although one would probably never know what hit you if it blew. Thanks again Geo. 85PT40 No. Ca. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]