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Subject:Re: Propex and Vitrifrigo DIY install info?
From:Karl
Date:Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:59:49 -0400

Hey hey Miguel! As I often say, ya get what ya pay for. The Atwood,
while inexpensive, it pretty crudely built. I got the one I sold you so
that I could see one in new form rather than an old dusty used heater. I
was rather disappointed to see how inefficient they are: 75%! So that
means the stated "12,000 btu" (btu input!) translates to an output of
9000 btu. The Propex HS2800 actually puts out more. Less than half the
space too. Better efficiency = cleaner burn as well. Wish I could sell
them for less but the GBP-USD exchange rate isn't getting any better.

Karl
www.propexusa.com

miguel pacheco wrote:
> I recently purchased an Atwood from Karl. I will install this in the
> lower cabinet between the fridge and the rear seat, as shown on Karl's
> site. I already have an Atwood in my Syncro AW and it performs very
> well, with plenty of comfy BTUs......just to let you know, there is an
> option. Look at it this way, what you save from not having purchased
> the Propex, you can use to purchase a fridge......
> Miguel
>