Truma gas solenoid and switch

Despite what they say, I don't see much difference in environmental conditions between boats and caravans. If you can get a Truma equivalent at a sensible price, go for it. Otherwise you're into more expensive "marine" equipment.

Of course, you could always just turn the cylinder off when you don't need it.
 
pvb said:
Despite what they say, I don't see much difference in environmental conditions between boats and caravans. If you can get a Truma equivalent at a sensible price, go for it. Otherwise you're into more expensive "marine" equipment.

Of course, you could always just turn the cylinder off when you don't need it.
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Which is what should be done. A solenoid valve is not a substitute but can be used in conjunction with a gas alarm to shut off the low pressure supply if a leak being detected.
 
VicS said:
"Suitable for marine and leisure vehicles", it says in the description.

RV Gas Solenoid Valves | Caravan & Marine | gasproducts.co.uk
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Vic

That valve is normally closed and required continuous 12VDC for gas to flow.

The solenoid is rated as "12VA" which means you will have 1 amp continuous consumption while the gas is on.

This is OK for a RV or caravan plugged in to power all the time.

This is quite a power consumption for a boat at anchor.

In my case I did not fit the valve that came with my gas detector but to turn the gas when on board at anchor or on a passage.

Gas is always turned off when not onboard.
 
I have bitten the bullet today and purchased the Nereus LPG/CO2 _ solenoid for an arm and a leg. I can do the electrics but they recommend a gas engineer to install at the bottle end. The issue I'll have is finding someone who isn't going to insist on a Gas Certificate for another £100+ that I don't need. If you have any recommendations in the Chichester/Hayling/Portsmouth area I'd appreciate it.
 
Caladh said:
I have bitten the bullet today and purchased the Nereus LPG/CO2 _ solenoid for an arm and a leg. I can do the electrics but they recommend a gas engineer to install at the bottle end. The issue I'll have is finding someone who isn't going to insist on a Gas Certificate for another £100+ that I don't need. If you have any recommendations in the Chichester/Hayling/Portsmouth area I'd appreciate it.
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Gas Check Marine used to be the often recommended firm but they were taken over by Apollo Gas a few years ago.
Maybe worth contacting them but I expect the" rules" will require them to test their work and issue a certificate. That will basically mean pressure testing the boats installation, so not going to be far off a full inspection an test anyway ........... If they find any problems the cost of an inspection and test will be money well spent and in any case good for peace of mind if they find nothing wrong.

Not the most friendly website IMHO but Apollo Gas & Gas Check Marine for safe LPG on boats caravans & camper vans
Not heard anything bad about Apollo
 
VicS said:
Gas Check Marine used to be the often recommended firm but they were taken over by Apollo Gas a few years ago.
Maybe worth contacting them but I expect the" rules" will require them to test their work and issue a certificate. That will basically mean pressure testing the boats installation, so not going to be far off a full inspection an test anyway ........... If they find any problems the cost of an inspection and test will be money well spent and in any case good for peace of mind if they find nothing wrong.

Not the most friendly website IMHO but Apollo Gas & Gas Check Marine for safe LPG on boats caravans & camper vans
Not heard anything bad about Apollo
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Thanks Vic.
 
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