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Subject:Re: vanagon Digest - 8 May 2007 to 9 May 2007 - Special issue (#2007-478)
From:C B
Date:Thu, 10 May 2007 13:59:41 -0700

Cunegonde came with an Olympus Catalytic Propane Heater.

This is an IF heater - functions like heatlamp. It requires an
additional fan to permit convection, as well as radiant heat. The PO
had also left us a 12V clip-n fan for this purpose.

The LP extension hose had all ready been led off a "T" from the stove
LP line. I had to add a safety valve so the heater could be
disconnected with the main LP flowing (!). The hose leads out of the
undersink cabinet. I'm adapting a bracket for the heater to mount on
the front table support. The heater and hose fit in cabinet for
storage.

The Olympus kept 2 people warm at medium setting on windy 40 degree
nights with the poptup up. I assume the canvas is leaky enough to
prevent any carbon monoxide concerns. But a CO alarm will be installed
just the same.

--
Bretts

1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"

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