I had an available low power fitting near my galley. I fabricated a connection to standard flex hose and then attached the Olympus lamp. It worked fine. The Coleman Catalytic heater did not work at the same connection so I assume that the Olympus runs on a lower pressure than some other camping type gas appliances.
The Olympus fixture has a chain that enables you to hang it in a variety of places. I opted to install it on a standard five gallon LP tank with a "tree" enabling connection of the Coleman Catalytic heater and a small LP gas burner. I use it outside the coach on the patio.
But if I really need extra light and heat I bring the tank and light and heater inside.
My choice not to connect it permanently inside was made because I already have a propane light and fluros and all stock lights. That's more than enough candlepower than I could need. One last thing. Since my puller is a camper van I take the propane system whenever I go on an overnighter. It is a lifesaver when it gets cold and damp.
Bob
At 11:31 AM 4/22/01 -0700, you wrote:
Could you expound on the little Olympus lamp. I haven't heard of it or seen one.
Jodi
At 10:11 AM 4/22/2001 -0700, you wrote:
If you are simply concerned about a backup light source in propane, the little Olympus lamp can be installed against any available open fixture and hung where you need it. I recently tested this unit with house gas on my 66 Safari and it was fine, but a bit inconvenient in that it is a loose fixture.
I'd rather put my money into cool white flurescents for general light and the 12 volt bullets and LED strips for ambience.
Bob
