Butane to Propane conversion

Ovniman · #1 (**permalink**) 05-15-2005

Would appreciate anybody providing advice in the following area. We have a French sailing vessel outfitted with a butane gas system (camping gaz). What must be done to convert to the American propane system? Is purchasing the adapter adequate or must I also change the regulator? Thanks.

kimberlt · #2 (**permalink**) 05-15-2005

what brand french sailing vessel did you purchase?
i made the conversion on my amel.
eric

Ovniman · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2005

I have an (Alubat) Ovni 345. What did you undertake when you converted your system?

kimberlt · #4 (**permalink**) 05-16-2005

I simply got a brass adapter fitting to go from the existing butane solenoid to a new USA propane regulator through a propane hose and hooked it right up to a propane tank.
I also had used an adapter to go from the butane regulator to a propane tank but it was a clumsy setup and went to the above permenat setup.
it has been working fine for 2 years.
fair winds,
eric

kimberlt · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2005

i forgot to mention , i got the adapter for the propane hose at mcmaster carr and used regular hoses and regulator available at west marine.
fair winds,
eric''

Ovniman · #6 (**permalink**) 05-19-2005

Many thanks you for your help.