Propane plumbing - adding cat heater
Will install Platinum Cat heater, trying to figure out what fittings I need. With trailer being in Mexico, it's easier to bring all the parts from the US or Canada. 3/8 OD copper pipe going from un...
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To cut to the chase...
Stop in at your local LPG supplier the folks who deliver LPG to homes, and service appliances. They will offer crucial tips and hints as to what you need. The critical link IMO is the FLEX hose interface between the manifold supply and the unit. ALWAYS install an accessible low pressure shutoff valve where you can get to it inside the rig but NOT right against the heater. I have had nothing but problems with copper lines so they are on my BANNED list. I rather ran schedule 40 black iron pipe as the feeder beneath the rig. You might want to think about installing a FILTER somewhere. Mexican distributors rarely flush out refiner's lube oil, or excess odorant (an oil) and either can screw up LPG appliance controls.
Stop in at your local LPG supplier the folks who deliver LPG to homes, and service appliances. They will offer crucial tips and hints as to what you need. The critical link IMO is the FLEX hose interface between the manifold supply and the unit. ALWAYS install an accessible low pressure shutoff valve where you can get to it inside the rig but NOT right against the heater. I have had nothing but problems with copper lines so they are on my BANNED list. I rather ran schedule 40 black iron pipe as the feeder beneath the rig. You might want to think about installing a FILTER somewhere. Mexican distributors rarely flush out refiner's lube oil, or excess odorant (an oil) and either can screw up LPG appliance controls.
