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Doesn't sound right.
In Response To: Yikes it's hot in there ()
The Trident web site lists the valve as drawing .79 amps at 12 volts (that agrees with what ours draws) which is only 9.5 watts. That should only make it slightly warm to the touch. Do you have a way of measuring the actual amps?
Messages In This Thread
- Yikes it's hot in there
- How difficult is access to the tank?
- I'm not sure of the temp, but I have felt the warmth.
- Doesn't sound right.
- Follow up on propane solenoid
- I went though that same issue last season
- Solenoid costs $21.90 at scrubber city, $59.99-121.99 Defender, $107.99-152.99 West Marine
- Isn't the "retail" $49.95?
- Yes the retail is higher but the cost we paid was $21.90 plus shipping
- Are the West Marine and Defender over twice retail?
- Put whatever label you like and pay as much as you want
- In Mexico
- West Marine at twice retail is about normal these days.
- Are the West Marine and Defender over twice retail?
- Yes the retail is higher but the cost we paid was $21.90 plus shipping
- Isn't the "retail" $49.95?
