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211Racing
Explorer
Aug 22, 2022

Delete a Propane Solenoid Safety Valve?

Working and working to get a 2002 Ford Tioga 26' back on the road. Now runs and drives. Working on propane. Needed for fridge, range and water heater. Propane tank is half full (tested with 3 different gauges mounted on tank). Replaced the propane regulator today. Still no propane flowing to any appliance. Cleaned all electrical connections. Didn't help. Thinking the Solenoid Safety Valve is closed/non-functional. It mounts just downstream from the Regulator. I'm reading that they are no longer required or installed. Is it just a matter of deleting this valve and capping off the wires? They run $400-$500 to replace with original. Alternatively, I'm interested in a generic replacement. Your opinions, please.

Original Solenoid Safety Valve is Parker NM22-0511.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Aug 23, 2022
    Post the make and model of your LP detector? There is normally a date on the back of the unit.
    When I changed my LP detector, leaving solenoid in place, I had to upgrade the solenoid as the old one was not rated for continuous duty.
  • 211Racing's avatar
    211Racing
    Explorer
    Aug 23, 2022
    Thank you. I'll give the LP Detector some attention tomorrow before I delete the solenoid.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Aug 22, 2022
    The LP solenoid is powered by the LP detector. Without power from the detector, the valve is closed, not allowing for fuel to flow.
    Solenoid is not required. Yes, you can just remove it!

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