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Date:         Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:41:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Subject:      Re: Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
In-Reply-To:  <44BE31D2.20003@gmail.com>
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For testing purposes I use a scavenged bbq regulator and hose. I haven't tested it on the Dometic, but have used it to test small propane heaters. I also tested the regulator and found it gave exactly 11" WC. The low side of the regulator is very low pressure, and the high side is very high and dangerous, so put your caution in the right place. I scavenged another set and the regulator was wide open tank pressure going straight through. As far as connections, I just needed an adapter or 2 from the Lowe's to connect to the heater.

Looking forward to your new data, with exciting new colorful charts!

Edward (free colorful chart consultation available)

At 09:21 AM 7/19/2006, you wrote: >Anyone? > >After having completed a series of measurements on my Dometic which I >posted a couple of days ago, I want to see how it performs under the >similar conditions using LPG instead of 120V. > >The refrigerator is not in the Westy and it's on the bench. I'd like to >get some parts so I can connect it to one of those small disposable >bottles of propane, but I'm not a LPG expert, so I don't know what to >get, nor where to get it all. > >I reckon I need an inexpensive 11 wc inch regulator that screws onto the >bottle, then a 4-foot (or so) length of hose with proper fittings to run >from the regulator to the threaded fitting on the reefer. I know how to >TFE connectors and look for leaks, and all the testing will be done >outdoors, so I'm not expecting trouble except from Mrs Squirrel who >tends to wonder when I'm going to blow the place up. > >Places like www.campingworld.com seem to have a variety of brass LPG >fittings and adapters, jus' help this poor squirrel select the correct >parts for this little project. > >-- >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >KG6RCR


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