I think the answer lies in the pressure the little cylinders contain. That could be measured simply. I have about 10 of those in my Westy right now, resting safely inside an old Marine ammo case, but don't have the tool to measure the pressure. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Cary Chiang Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 1:19 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
I previously contacted Coleman customer service regarding attaching the Black Cat to a bulk cylinder. Although it can be done physically with a hose, they were adamant against doing so. Said that their engineers tried it, and the high pressure "blew the head off". I don't know if they were using a 15 PSI regulator like which comes on our Westys. Even if the heater works without a flame, I don't think anyone would want to risk a bulk tank full of highly explosive propane gas exhausting into their van without warning. Perhaps a automatic safety shut-off valve can be plumbed into the gas line ahead of the Black Cat. Does anyone know what the PSI is of the propane disposable cylinders the heater is designed to use? Cary
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