Gas leak detector

[Gregory OConnor]

Thats a good test. I am so uneasy with my 14 year old unit that I
even question the results of 'rally potlucks' that wake me and catch
my attention in the middle of the night.


GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> Hey Ernie & Bob,
>
> Usually a propane cigarette lighter will set it Off, Howling.
> Blow the flame out and hold it against the sniffer, until it yelps.
>
> IF you disconnect the detector wires at the solenoid valve , then
add
> a 12 volt jumper wire you can hear and test the solenoid valve,
This
> will open the gas valve, This valve opens with 12 volts, then
the
> detector lowers the hold open voltage to about 4 Volts to 8
Volts.
> You can use a full 12 volts for a short time to hold the valve
> open & fry an egg, But it is designed for a lower maintenance
> voltage. The solenoid will get hot , This is not good for the
> flamable propane gas.
> Ernie you could find your Butt in Canada.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@ wrote:
> >
> > I bet the unit is shot.
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston, Montana
> >
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