Don't Blow Up Your Boat! (Propane Installation)
March 12, 2022 by Emily & Clark's Adventure | Language: EN Play Time: 00:12:59 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Today on the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps you understand why having an exterior propane locker and solenoid is a good idea on a liveaboard boat. He also explains some misconceptions about pressure gauges.
IN THIS EPISODE
[00:18] Start
[00:44] Solenoid Overview
[02:08] Why We’re Changing Solenoids
[03:44] Disassembly
[04:22] Parts of the System
[06:04] Changing the Solenoid
[07:20] Electrical Hookup
[09:00] Reassembly
[10:18] Testing for Leaks
[11:52] What Failure Looks Like
[12:27] Conclusion
VERDICT ON THE SOLENOID FLOW:
We have on demand propane hot water. With this new solenoid we can see a reduction in stove burner flame height when we fire the propane water heater but it’s enough to not bother changing it out just now.
I think this solenoid would be fine for anyone running just a stove/oven.
I also think I might someday move it to before the regulator. On the high pressure side it would flow more then enough gas. It is rated to 1 mega pascal that’s about 145psi I believe. I would prefer if it could handle the vapor pressure of propane at around 100 degrees F that’s like 175 psi.
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These are available in different thread sizes. Get one that is same as your current solenoid so you can swap as easily as I did.
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