Yes, I forgot that it was also a requirement. Marinetics is the name of the solenoid manufacturer that uses aluminum and stainless steel for construction. It costs more than Trident but well worth it in my opinion.
Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com Email: dainyr...@icloud.com Annapolis, MD (Presently in Charleston SC for the winter) > On Jan 10, 2019, at 9:47 AM, Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net> wrote: > > Bob — actually, using two separate hoses is a requirement; it’s not safe to > have any “taps” or tees outside of the propane locker, so all hoses must > split after the solenoid in the locker and be continuous runs to the end > point. > > — Fred > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > >> On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:15 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Personally, I would use two separate hoses for the devices, both led from >> the solenoid. The Trident solenoid is cheap and rusts quickly—I prefer the >> made by (I can’t think of the name right now) but it is made of aluminum and >> stainless steel. There is a lot of condensation that is created in a >> propane locker—this enables the heavy rusting. >> >> I also really like the propane controls with the sensor(s) and alarms. If >> you need more info, contact me off-list. >> >> Bob >> >> Bob Boyer >> s/v Rainy Days >> C&C Landfall 38 (Hull # 230) >> (Presently in Charleston SC for the winter) >> blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com >> email: dainyr...@icloud.com >> >>> On Jan 9, 2019, at 1:22 PM, T power via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Everyone, I have a propane question. I'm installing a Dickinson >>> Mediterranean stove with oven and a Dickinson P9000 propane heater. >>> >>> The hose needed for the stove is 12 feet, the hose needed for the heater is >>> 21 feet. >>> >>> My question is will I have enough flow (volume) if I use 1/4 id hose verses >>> 3/8 id hose. The regulator I plan to use is a two stage Trident P/N >>> 1220-1411. >>> >>> Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> Tom Power >>> Invictus >>> C&C 30 MK1 >>> Fredericton, NB
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