tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post1970669424654318030..comments2024-03-11T03:11:57.221-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: Testing An LP Leak DetectorPaul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-36822784478439321622013-10-01T21:02:57.247-04:002013-10-01T21:02:57.247-04:00Ours was the opposite, reacting to a of non-propan...Ours was the opposite, reacting to a of non-propane odors. Trash bags, floor cleaner, wax, etc. caused false positives. Even on a brand new replacement.<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-46777984895502844822013-09-28T11:39:53.655-04:002013-09-28T11:39:53.655-04:00the important thing with the detectors is to repla...the important thing with the detectors is to replace them every 5 years even if they still seem to be working...ours seem to be working but we are due so replaced them this week just to be on the safe side...we do use the ones with the test buttons...Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697546364119777641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-87596989720871632082013-09-27T15:58:27.517-04:002013-09-27T15:58:27.517-04:00good idea to test the propane detector. Ours has ...good idea to test the propane detector. Ours has a green button, but who knows if that's working correctly.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-41168254451406024782013-09-26T23:22:38.142-04:002013-09-26T23:22:38.142-04:00We're so glad Marti has a sensitive sniffer.We're so glad Marti has a sensitive sniffer.Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-42037370989002651222013-09-26T22:07:27.847-04:002013-09-26T22:07:27.847-04:00One of the brothers has 14(!!!) children. And all...One of the brothers has 14(!!!) children. And all of them were in the show, even the little, newborn baby. :c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-20516193871118422772013-09-26T21:56:20.328-04:002013-09-26T21:56:20.328-04:00Oh my - it's not good when your detector fails...Oh my - it's not good when your detector fails to detect...but at least you have an on-board LP detective who can sniff out the most nefarious odors.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-6640193603776662472013-09-26T21:23:23.807-04:002013-09-26T21:23:23.807-04:00I think it's a good idea for us to check ours ...I think it's a good idea for us to check ours too. It's not getting any younger...Gail Houlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514395566282599562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-84972315479860196532013-09-26T20:43:30.613-04:002013-09-26T20:43:30.613-04:00THIRTY TWO children? WOW! That means each family...THIRTY TWO children? WOW! That means each family has 6+ children? That's a stage full. Sounds like you are having a good time, you certainly desrve it. <br /><br />You are a real public service to the RV community Paul. We're going to check ours thanks to you.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-41443725746685040772013-09-26T20:22:18.606-04:002013-09-26T20:22:18.606-04:00Yes, thanks for the tip. Ours doesn't have a t...Yes, thanks for the tip. Ours doesn't have a test button either.owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-33315494463564646452013-09-26T20:05:21.738-04:002013-09-26T20:05:21.738-04:00Wow! Usually those detectors are tooo sensitive. ...Wow! Usually those detectors are tooo sensitive. Good thing you checked it.Barbara and Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15950659270754642037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-72994846400478912052013-09-26T19:14:26.457-04:002013-09-26T19:14:26.457-04:00Thanks for the tip on testing the gas detector. S...Thanks for the tip on testing the gas detector. Sure beats using a match.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-66523979796607377652013-09-26T19:13:39.521-04:002013-09-26T19:13:39.521-04:00I think I know what happens to people who breathe ...I think I know what happens to people who breathe in propane. They die. They don't wake up dead or alive.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-42401729473031608982013-09-26T18:19:36.324-04:002013-09-26T18:19:36.324-04:00We ordered a Co2 and a LP detector today ours both...We ordered a Co2 and a LP detector today ours both test ok but are original from 2005 so to be on the safe side will be replaced.Rick and Elaine NBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427469949434647618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-89143838688581268432013-09-26T16:18:27.545-04:002013-09-26T16:18:27.545-04:00Would you have woken up dead if the whole rig didn...Would you have woken up dead if the whole rig didn't explode? I don't know what would happen to people who breathe in propane.kristine barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478432437077665125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-60590421670204581222013-09-26T16:12:52.165-04:002013-09-26T16:12:52.165-04:00All the shows sound like fun to me! Glad you figu...All the shows sound like fun to me! Glad you figured out that leak and can fix it before you're thrown over into Kansas. We've had to replace our detector too.Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-30384173842627344702013-09-26T14:26:49.388-04:002013-09-26T14:26:49.388-04:00Glad you thought to test it. I had the same model...Glad you thought to test it. I had the same model in my Meridian 06. It never went off and I never thought to test it. Next time I pick up the Winnie View, you can be I am going to test it:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-60922989386118561092013-09-26T14:24:10.561-04:002013-09-26T14:24:10.561-04:00We just replaced our detector last year because I ...We just replaced our detector last year because I didn't trust the one we had. Sure glad you found out that yours is defective without being in mid-air. Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-30160352047777803872013-09-26T13:35:57.710-04:002013-09-26T13:35:57.710-04:00Glad to read that you two are enjoying some good t...Glad to read that you two are enjoying some good times in Bransons!!<br /><br />Thanks for taking time to educate all of us. We just tested our LP detector as you demonstrated. IT WORK!!! Thanks for making sure we are safe:o))Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-14649184424427594122013-09-26T13:17:56.156-04:002013-09-26T13:17:56.156-04:00Paul not sure if you are aware, but the original p...Paul not sure if you are aware, but the original propane leak detector was made by CCI, which is out of business. I see you have a surface mount style, so it shouldn't be too hard to replace with a unit from a current-producing company. BTW, these things are supposed to be replaced after about 5 years anyway. (If that makes you feel any better.) Steve and Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/06756346672179586954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-13094019460925086432013-09-26T12:59:26.324-04:002013-09-26T12:59:26.324-04:00Good call testing that out!
If you've gone to...Good call testing that out!<br /><br />If you've gone to that show five times in a couple of days, you must have all the words memorized by now. ;)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-67085042915282515422013-09-26T12:23:18.415-04:002013-09-26T12:23:18.415-04:00Good reminder to test the LP detector and check th...Good reminder to test the LP detector and check the propane fittings. We know our detector is working when one of the dogs is sleeping near it and passes gas!<br /><br />Glad you are taking time to have some fun in Branson, a place that is on our ever-growing "yet-to-to" list. Big EZ Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042182363320148353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-52857387273157975102013-09-26T12:19:27.115-04:002013-09-26T12:19:27.115-04:00Good thing that you did the test and will replace ...Good thing that you did the test and will replace that faulty propane detector.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com