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Old 31-01-2009, 07:33   #4
Captain Jaz
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Originally Posted by Greenman View Post
I have read propane refrigeration is shunned due to the dangers of explosion, how is a propane refrigerator different from a propane stove? I am sure they have a safety shut off if the pilot light goes out.
Its the pilot light itself that is the danger, as it could ignite gas(LPG) in the bilge.
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