I am converting my Homestrand from alcohol to propane via the
installation of 10,000 BTU "side burners" from barbeques. Got
replacement valves and a regulator from a hardware store, proper rated
hoses from a commerical appliance place, and the proper-sized copper
hose awaits installation. I will run a connector out via the coaming
and hang the 5 lb. tank off the stern rail on a SS hoop with a
Y-connector to the nearby Force10.

Oh, yeah, I also have an inline solenoid, a remote on/off switch and a
gas/propane sniffer for the bilge.

Cheaper than a retrofit and I'd have to plumb the thing regardless.

R.

On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 08:57:34 -0800, "Steve" wrote:

I agree with Baybyter. I had a similar model Kenyon and ended up with a fire
due to spilled primer alchohol.

I then converted it to kerosene (with burners provided by Kenyon, about
$75). That was a waste of money, still needed to use a primer fuel and the
stove smoked a lot.

The reason I mention the kerosene conversion is the possibility that yours
my have been converted. Just smell the tank and you should be able to tell.

I ended up giving mine away. It was the Kenyon alchohol and elect. model
with the burner in the middle of the electric element.

Be careful or upgrade to a safer stove.