T&T: Propane

[Larry N. Brown]

I recently started a thread on propane systems. Part of the question was the
use of leftover Aeroquip SS racing hose from my fuel system. It's a big no-no;
it's permeable by the propane molecules. Only their FC-321 can be used in this
application. I shopped a 40' run of Trident marine propane hose down from $174
at WM to $133 at Defender. Going to install it in PVC pipe runs to prevent
chafe.

I was looking at cheapie-lee propane controls/detectors- rv stuff. I linked to
one at PPL rv in Houston. $150. Another bad idea. Fireboy-Xintex has a 2
channel, computerized monitor/control listed with a second sensor for around
$500. Shopped down to Scuba Steve's http://www.scubasteve.biz/ for $247. I'll
sleep better.

Last thing. The monitor instructions helpfully say not to mount the control
over the stove, so I drilled the 2" hole and mounted it near the galley window
at eye level. My marine surveyor friend over on a visit said no, no, no. If
that stove torches, which way will you head? Out of the galley. Mount it so
you can shut it off on the way out or, if you were in the saloon, without
going in.

Regards,

Larry & Teri Brown
MV Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck
Still glued to the dock in Covington, LA