Propane Solenoid Valve

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Crewdog

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Is it possible for anyone with a propane solenoid valve installed in an R-27 propane locker to read the part number?

Mine still works, for the moment, but is horribly rusted and I can't read the data plate.

It's an ASCO Red Hat valve with 2 red wires coming out of the valve housing.

I've disconnected propane tanks as safety measure.

Thanks in advance!
 
This is what is printed on mine. Not sure if it is a Red Hat.

MP-C-103 238510-004-D
 
Thanks Curt!

I'm trying to order replacement valve now.
 
Hello Crewdog,

Let us know if you have any difficulty while ordering. We can do some research on our end if necessary. (253)839-5213

-Tim
 
Thanks Tim:

Apparently the Asco Red Hat propane valve,
s/n X8262G09023D18
has been superseded by a new part number, and I have a parts house working with ASCO directly to find an equivalent valve assembly.

The part number MP-C-103 238310-004-D is actually for the solenoid coil only.

I will post the part number for the entire valve/coil assembly when I get it.

Here's a jpg of the rusted valve assy:



What valve/solenoid is being installed on current models?

Thanks,

Bill
 
Replacement Solenoid Valve assembly:
catalog# X8262H090
TPL# 27061
12vdc

I worked thru a company called Valves and Instruments, division of Kendall Group.
877-211-0209

Sales reps were extremely helpful in getting correct application and updated part # from Emerson/ASCO factory.
 
When you change the valve, be sure to the trace valve wiring back to the OEM installed heat shrink butt-splice connecting existing valve to ship’s electrical system. It’s a near certainty that the heat shrink on the valve side of the butt-splice will have been left open and the connection will be badly corroded. If your valve ceased to function, that’s likely the point of failure.
 
Hey Bill,

When you look at the picture of the valve it has three wires. I assume the green one is a ground. I am curious if this is required to be connected for safety purposes or if it serves another purpose.
 
Hi Mike:

I've only got two wires coming from the transom into the propane locker.

Now that you mention it, It does look like that the center wire was clipped off nearly flush with the solenoid wire grommet on the solenoid housing at some point.

The online catalog at ASCO valves show the 8262 model as having a green or green/yellow wire as a ground:
https://www.ascovalve.com/Common/PDFFiles/IMSheets/V_6583_R14.pdf?_ga=2.36784615.618651920.1532699938-1526180165.1532458926

Caspers:
Great point about wiring, and I already have new butt splices ready to go.
 
When I worked on my propane locker over the winter, I did the same— added quick disconnects.
 
Regulators on the marine propane system have a life of about 15 years. With some propane containment boxes the seal is not that effective and leakage into the bilge is possible. When you take the lid off the box and “smell” propane check the pressure gauge with the solenoid valve closed, suspect the regulator after soaping the connectors if the pressure goes down and no bobbles appear on the connectors.
 
Ordered one of these. They are special order and take 3-4 weeks for delivery. $124.00..
 
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