Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater and its Fuel consumption

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Fuel consumption: lb per hr this for high or low setting

asked by: John

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The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater, # CAM57351, is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs. It appears their rating of using 1/3 lb per hour is operating at, while not maximum, a high setting.

A gallon of propane contains 91,502 BTU. There is 0.236 gallons per each pound of propane when the propane tank is at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

A typical 20 lb. propane bottle will have approximately 4.5 gallons of propane.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs #CAM57351 requires a regulated low pressure LP source. We have several lengths of hose that would work. Part #CAM57721 for 12 feet Part #CAM57704 for 8 feet

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Answer 2

The dimensions of the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs #CAM57351 are 15" long x 4" wide x 21-1/4" tall. There isn't an exact set safe clearance stated with this heater but Camco strongly recommends having…

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The highest BTU rated version of the Camco Olympian Wave Heater is the part #CAM57351 which is adjustable from 4,200 to 8,000 BTUs and will heat approximately 290 sq. ft. This is also approved for use in Canada.

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You can control the settings of the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs #CAM57351 but not the specific temperature. As you can see by the accompanying photo, the heater has three settings: Low, Medium and High.

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Answer 5

Yes, you will need to use a low pressure regulator with the Camco Olympian Wave 8 part #CAM57351 but that is what the Camco Horizontal 2-Stage Propane Regulator part #CAM59323 is. Therefore, if you have the heater tied in after the above regulator…

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Answer 6

The mounting location for the Camco Olympian Heater part #CAM57351 really depends on where you'll want the heat the most. You could put it in a central location so that the whole RV gets heat overall or if you think you'll want it the most at…

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Answer 7

Your Camco Olympian Wave 8 heater utilizes a 3/8 female flare swivel connection. If you already have the hose with the regulator for a standard 20 or 30 lb tank, then you can simply use the Camco Propane Adapter - Female P.O.L./Male ACME x 1"-20…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater #CAM57351 would be safe to use mounted high on the wall of your enclosed trailer. The Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater #CAM57351 is a flameless, radiant heater that can be used as a…

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Answer 9

I am not sure how your Camco Olympian Wave 8 Catalytic Safety Heater for Large RVs, part #CAM57351, is adjusted. If you are burning propane at 0.18 lbs/hr, that rate is almost 50% less than the 1/3 lbs/hr consumption rate that Camco says you should…

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Answer 10

The Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety Heater for Small RVs #CAM57331 that you referenced does require a window be cracked in the RV when being used so that the catalytic combustion has enough fresh air for completion. If you check out the review…

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Answer 11

The Camco Leg Stands for Olympian Wave Heaters part #CAM57701 are around 16.5" long end to end. I have attached a photo below.

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Answer 12

In regards to the Camco Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Safety Heater for Small RVs part #CAM57331, it must be used in a ventilated area per the manufacturer to prevent the build-up of gasses. That said, its not possible to give specifics on this as there…

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