Propane tank installations

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Joe CD MS 300
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Re: Propane tank installations

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eastonwind wrote:New CD33 owner needs suggestions on how and where to install propane tank for new propane stove. Trying to bring Wind Flirt into modern conveniences. Hundreds of questions on finding parts, sheaves, chocks, etc.
Eastwind have you given any thought to CNG? Is it available in your area? The narrower shape of the tanks sometimes works better in lazzeretts and other tight places. There is the added safety benefit of the gas being lighter than air.

My MS 300 came with the system installed so I’m not 100 sure that the hardware is the same but I did add a selenoid cut off switch that could have been used on a propane setup also.

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Jeff and Sarah
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Re: Propane tank installations

Post by Jeff and Sarah »

I second the nomination for the Origo 6000. The installation will take about 30 minutes (it does require a couple spacers to narrow the cabinetry "oven notch" to the correct width), but that is it. No hosing, solenoids, cut-offs, etc and you don't lose any storage or rail space. Propane is great, but simplicity is also nice!
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