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djbroughton
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Jan 12, 2015

Installing propane heater into existing line



I would like to install my new Olympian Wave 8 catalytic heater into my existing propane system. The best spot that I can see is under my main counter area (built into one of the slides). The attached photo of the line that services the propane range is where I am thinking of doing this. Also a photo of the heater connection. Questions:

1. can I plumb this using brass screw fittings as opposed to cutting copper line/flaring etc. as I am not experienced with this.
2. what kind of hose would I purchase to run to the heater?
3. the heater comes with a low pressure regulator. Am I right in assuming that gas to the stove is already low pressure and I won't need a regulator?
4. I don't suppose I can use the low pressure propane line supplied with the heater?
5. out of curiousity, what is green is the heavy guage green wire attached to the copper propane tubing?

I haven't totally decided on whether a quick connect is needed or if I will permanently mount the heater on the bottom of the counter unit.

Thanks for any advice.

Dave B
2006 Monaco Camelot 40PDQ

13 Replies

  • Double flare.

    Propane hose like Mr Buddy or have it made at reputable shop.

    It appears that you will tee the line, go through a shut off valve, then straight to the heater. I would also use the quick connect fitting. Put a protective cap on both ends when not using to keep crud out. Yes, I know how much they cost. :)

    It appears that the heater is low pressure so it will run off your rv propane system. If you install another regulator it wont work.

    The green wire is probably a ground wire. Do not remove.

    Ride the wave

    The worst thing that may happen is trying to run several appliances at one time. You may need to upgrade the regulator.
  • Only thing I can comment on is the flared fittings. I've been told that the Building Code calls for flared fittings on gas lines. This is somewhat ambiguous:

    Wiki

    This set of instructions might help you:

    How to do it

    I did find a link that says compression fittings are forbidden in the code tho.
  • http://s1348.photobucket.com/user/djbroughton/library/

    I'll try again with the pics on photobucket.

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