Gas leak detector

[Gardner Yeaw]

Be careful using a cigarett lighter, most are Butane. Some propane
detectors can be damaged by using butane to test them. I use a
propane torch, unlighted of course, to test.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
wrote:
>
> 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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