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• Yikes it's hot in there
  • How difficult is access to the tank?
    • Thanks Larry
      • I like this idea, Thanks
  • I'm not sure of the temp, but I have felt the warmth.
    • From www.propane.com.
      • Good info, any idea how hot the solenoid would be to melt rubber gas line?
        • Parker hose is rated to 180 degrees F
  • Doesn't sound right.
    • I have not checked the amp draw it did read 170 deg F
  • Follow up on propane solenoid
    • I went though that same issue last season
      • Sounds wrong
        • Or can't be used at all. I fixed one of those with a band saw though. NOW you can get the gas back out
    • 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.
              • I use the same
                • Thank You Maine Sail
                • Does the AFC 151 have to be on the high preasure side of the regulator?
                  • Solenoid can be used depending on it's rating on either
                    • Is it just because it's on the "tank side" to use it before the regulator?
                      • Don Casey recommends its' placement on the (tank) high side
                      • Most low pressure
                        • The manual for the Trident SV-1
                          • I ment the FireBoy - Xintex LPG Propane Solenoid
                            • The SV-1
                • It seems all low pressure regluators themselves
                  • Yes that is how I started just replacing old working parts after 15 yrs
                • Thanks -- I just ordered one
                  • I think it would connect between the hose connector to the tank and the regulator?
                    • My regulator attaches to the tank
                    • Figured it out
                      • You may need something like this, Larry
                        • I have one, Doug
                          • When I did this I had to buy pipe dope
                            • Thanks, I have some