Don't Blow Up Your Boat! (Propane Installation)

Today on the Capable Cruising Guide, Clark helps you understand why having an exterior propane locker and solenoid is a good idea on a liveaboard boat. He also explains some misconceptions about pressure gauges. IN THIS EPISODE [00:18] Start [00:44] Solenoid Overview [02:08] Why We're Changing Solenoids [03:44] Disassembly [04:22] Parts of the System [06:04] Changing the Solenoid [07:20] Electrical Hookup [09:00] Reassembly [10:18] Testing for Leaks [11:52] What Failure Looks Like [12:27] Conclusion VERDICT ON THE SOLENOID FLOW: We have on demand propane hot water. With this new solenoid we can see a reduction in stove burner flame height when we fire the propane water heater but it's enough to not bother changing it out just now. I think this solenoid would be fine for anyone running just a stove/oven. I also think I might someday move it to before the regulator. On the high pressure side it would flow more then enough gas. It is rated to 1 mega pascal that's about 145psi I believe. I would prefer if it could handle the vapor pressure of propane at around 100 degrees F that's like 175 psi. LINK TO THE SOLENOID: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclar... These are available in different thread sizes. Get one that is same as your current solenoid so you can swap as easily as I did. Have questions or comments? Leave them below! We do our best to read and answer all comments on our channel. ----------- LINKS TO PRODUCTS WE LOVE (Affiliate links to things we actually own, use, and recommend. We are almost never paid by companies to endorse products. If we are, we will tell you in the video): https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclar... PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to see new videos every week, and more content like this. CONNECT & SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL Patreon:   / emilyandclark   PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/emilyandclark Buy S/V Temptress shirts and swag: https://teespring.com/stores/emily-cl... Check out our favorite products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emilyclar... #emilyandclark #emilyandclarksadventure #svtemptress