propane solenoid

[Wally]

Hi all;
Does anybody know who manufactures the solenoid valve on my 2000 Catalina 36? I'm not near the boat and like a dummy, I forgot to look at the label before I closed up yesterday.

The valve is getting very hot while in operation, (open), and I'm thinking I may need a new one. It still works, just makes me nervous that this thing is getting so hot right near the tank!

Thanks!!

 

[Calif. Ted]

They get disconcertingly hot in normal operation Wally,makes me try to remember to turn off when not in use, must be a considerable electrical demand also.
I just checked the manufacturers data sheet which states it gets too hot to touch for more than an instant (like a hot horseshoe) and that:

Any excessive heating will be indicated by the smoke and odor of burning coil insulation

So if it catches fire it may be malfunctioning.