Gas check

[wildsprinters]

I want to check my van myself so which gas leak detector spray would people recommend for a butane gas system. Thanks.

 

[Iandsm]

try this

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-gas-leak-detector-spray-250ml/4520v

 

[St3v3]

I have no idea how much you know about the gas rules - there is a lot more to check than just joints. E.g. Drop outs etc. Have you got all of that info as well?

 

[hairydog]

Gas leak detector spray is for finding a leak. It isn't for checking that there are no leaks.
You have to do a pressure drop test first, then if you know there is a leak, use the spray to help find where it is.
You might also use the spray to check any joints you have disturbed.

 

[barfly]

Hi fit an Alde gas bubble detector in to your gas piping just after the regulator then you can check for leaks at any time.

 

[Gina g]

If you need your van checked by a professional Lpg engineer that is gas safe registered, I used a man, who is based in Central Scotland. I now have an all singing and dancing and very safe Campervan that has a gas safety certificate. He is qualified for houses, leisure vehicles, residential park homes and boats.

 

[Mick H]

Gas systems, in motorhomes, are NOT covered by the uk "Gas Safety" regulations, and weren't covered by the previous "Corgi" regulations.
The obvious difference being, that motorhomes are subject to road shocks, whilst other domestic gas systems, aren't.
Don't be mislead, by people with a "Gas safety" certificate, claiming that there are competent to check/maintain motorhome gas systems.

 

[Mick H]

I thought that we were discussing privately owned motorhomes? Your reply seems to suggest otherwise, and road shocks DO make a difference
For example, soldered joints, as used in many domestic gas installations, can't be used, in motorhomes, because of the problem of road shocks.
And what are LAV's?
Your view is typical, of someone who has little understanding, of the difference, between ordinary domestic gas systems, and those on motorhomes.
With respect, it isn't I that is talking nonsense.

 

[nabsim]

Hmmm, think I may know someone who is qualified

 

[Mick H]

[QUOTE="Banned member, post: 38933, member: 155"
Nobody said anything about soldered joints ?[/QUOTE]

 

[Mick H]

It was me, that mentioned soldered joints, as an example of one difference, from ordinary domestic gas intallations, and those for motorhomes.

A person qualified with "Gas Safety" accreditation, for domestic gas systems, might not be aware of such issues. They probably wouldn't even check pipe runs, underneath the van, as another example.

My main point is, most motorhomers, would not know about the specific qualifications required, and might accept any qualification, as being ok, which it certainly would NOT be, in this instance. There are plenty of people, out there, who are only interested in taking your money! Beware!

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I went for the hand pump screwfix one, manometer hardly detected it, but you can't miss a bubble.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

How did you use your manometer ?

I didn't a corgi chap I know did it.