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Subject:Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Nov 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1183)
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:45:18 -0500

What he said :-)   Worth the 20 buckes --- you'll need it every couple of
years......

Cheers,
Doug

On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 4:05 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> At any big box store selling BBQs you can get a replacement BBQ propane
> regulator with built-in hose. This will screw onto the portable tank and
> thread onto the fridge fitting if you are careful to get one with the
> right end on it. I have done this myself. Cost was under $20. Not
> suitable for long term use on a motor vehicle, just for testing.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Stu Schwartz wrote:
>
>> Doug...
>> I would love to bench test it...however, I can't find the connectors that
>> would let me use my grill's propane tank...anyone have the specs for
>> it...and yes I've
>> been to RV places as well as electrical places...
>>
>> BTW...I am using an external hose to pump air.  I hooked up a plastic hose
>> to bypass the pump.  Maybe I'm just not enough of a blowhard.  BTW...i did
>> try it
>> with the pump first.
>>
>> --peace--
>>    stu
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:23:27 -0500, Automatic digest processor wrote:
>>
>>
>> Bench test it --- see Frank Condelli's fridge page ---
>>> http://frankcondelli.com/fridge.htm you can hook up your BBQ tank and
>>> get it
>>> running on your bench before you re-install :-) --- you must be a very
>>> patient person -- I hate pulling an reinstalling the fridge.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>> Doug
>>>
>>>

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