Date:         Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:37:47 -0700
Reply-To:     Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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From:         Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject:      Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
Comments: To: Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
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Ace Hardware has em,

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-mr-heater-propane-grill-quick-connect-kit--pi-1437922.html


I used two on my tank so I can do quick disconnect on my  entire stove,
sink, fridge cabinet unit and have it out and stored in the g-rage in 2 min.
(since I dont have any other cabinets)

They also allow to remove the propane tank pretty easily for filling
separately if I want to.

You can super high quality 100 psi flex fuel hose at Ace as well and use
barb fittings with zip ties.

With only the low regulated 1 psi coming out of the regulator the pressure
on the rubber hose and brass  barb, it does'nt have any problem sealing,
And it makes things much easier to deal with than trying to flare and bend
copper lines.

Doug


----- Original Message -----
From: "Aaron" <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions


> On Oct 2, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Bob Stevens wrote:
>
>> "Are there any suitable propane fittings that would be safe to use and
>>
>>> quick to connect/disconnect?"
>>>
>>
>> Yes. The propane hose going to my catalytic, mounted on the battery
>> bulkhead
>> behind the psgr seat, is a removable quick release fitting hose
>> that goes
>> from the bottom of the sink cabinet. The hose could be any length
>> and since
>> it's rubber it can be bent in any direction to snap/plug into the
>> heater.
>> Mine goes along the floor in that seam between the floor and bulkhead.
>
> Will it be easy to find the quick disconnect? Where would you suggest
> looking? Does the hose connect directly to the heater, or is there
> another hose that adapts the quick release fitting to the heater
> fitting?
>
> It's becoming clearer...
>
> Thanks!
> Aaron