Propane Valve under 320 CS-S

DaveS
DaveS Member Posts: 9
in Heating/Plumbing & Winterizing
I am re modeling the rear kitchen on out 22 Tab 320 CS-S and removing the rear stove and noticed there is a valve with 2 electrical wires and a T fitting under the rear of the Kitchen area, What is the electrical valve for?

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  • jbajor
    jbajor Member Posts: 233
    It is connected to a switch on one of the struts for the rear hatch.  It turns off the gas flow to the stove when the hatch is closed
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  • DaveS
    DaveS Member Posts: 9
    Awesome thanks. That's why it was warm as the hatch was open all day!
  • rfuss928
    rfuss928 Member Posts: 1,181
    A common modification is to add an additional switch in series in that circuit to turn the gas valve off when the stove is not being used. 
    The solenoid valve draws ~1 amp constantly while the hatch is open.  When camping off grid, this is a significant draw especially if you keep the hatch open as part of living space.

  • DaveS
    DaveS Member Posts: 9
    Good point, Being as I have removed the stove I think I will just un plug it.

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