[C320-list] Hot Propane Valve?

[John Frost]

Mine runs hot and when I forget and leave it on overnight, my battery seems
to take a big hit, meaning it draws some significant current. 

By the way, I have noticed on several of the new 320's I have checked at
shows, and on mine, they forgot to seal the wires coming through the
fiberglass to the solenoid. This leaves a gap for any propane that leaks to
vent into the enclosed parts of the boat (how do you spell BOOM!). One
example had a grommet there, apparently what Mr. Douglas intended. I put a
dab of caulk on the wires and worked them up and down to fill the hole
nicely.

John Frost
2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
Lake Guntesville, AL

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of harold brown
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 9:13 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hot Propane Valve?

It is normal for the solenoid to heat up when on. I have been told that
leaving it on for long periods will lead to premature failure. On boats I
have chartered they make a point of this. Jim Brown

"Chris Block ..._/)...._/}..." <chris_block at comcast.net> wrote:  I was
installing a Tee fitting so we could use the Propane tank to run our 
small grill instead of having to stock those green cans. Anyway, after the 
install checking for leaks, I noticed that the electric valve was very hot. 
Is this normal or is this a sign of it going bad or maybe something worse?

Heat, propane and a confined space makes me nervous.....

Thanks in advance,

Chris

Amore #139 



       
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