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Old 31-10-2021, 16:30   #406
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Re: Propane, the kiss of death

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Interesting: Amazon has something similar made of cast iron for $43.19

OSALADI Gas Stove Energy Saving Cover Gather Fire Energy-Saving Hood Windproof Stove Cover for Kitchen Fire Pit Covers (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KD9H654...B35H5QC7K7FPD0

No reviews but I might give it a try...

Amazon has several versions at various lower prices: Search on: gas stove energy burner cover
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Old 31-10-2021, 17:10   #407
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For those with Gas Stove tops, I saw this product to improve efficiency and wondered if anyone had tried it?
Gas Saving Cover
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Re: Propane, the kiss of death

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During my cruising I met a groupe on a sailboat that went to Acapulco. They had a small propane lantern on board, and stored the new canisters in the main cabin. The salt environment made the canisters leak, and Propane, being heavier than air, settled in the bilge, under the engine. When starting the engine, a spark ignited the propane and blew out the side of the hull. Needless to say, the boat sank rapidly.
No gas detector?
In any case not good.
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No gas detector?
In any case not good.
Not to mention, no self venting/draining gas locker
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