kc
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Post by kc on Sept 24, 2014 12:35:21 GMT -8
So, maybe I am missing it and it is in here somewhere. With being a newer owner of a 59 Shasta, wife and I have rebuilt front and back end, framing, and birch panels, windows etc to take away leaks. New Putty J Rail etc.
Getting her back from trailer shop with new axle, brakes and leaf springs. Ordered new LED tail lights.
This winter will be tackling some other issues including electrical and propane. Regarding the propane, where to begin? We removed the floor heater, so really all I have left is the stove and the gas light. What is best method for testing the system for leaks, and for how it works? I read somewhere the old copper lines are best if they don't have a crack and not to replace unless they do. Is that true? I don't know the first thing about lighting this stove/oven either. Do I test this stuff, or do I take it to an RV place to do it for me? Best practices for this?
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Post by Ten on Sept 24, 2014 17:17:44 GMT -8
You may get the best peace of mind by taking it to a propane dealer and having them leak-test the system. There are ways of doing this that do not require gas or flame or anything dangerous...the idea behind testing first....
This could assure that the heater line is capped appropriately, and the other appliances are not leaking. This won't test functionality, but the rest is easy after the assurance the lines are okay. Lighting the stove and oven are easy, just look for some of the manuals online.
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Post by vikx on Sept 25, 2014 22:12:24 GMT -8
Good info from Ten.
And yes, the old lines are better than new if in appropriate condition. (no crimps, kinks, dents, etc)
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Post by schweetcruisers on Sept 26, 2014 5:32:11 GMT -8
Go to or call AAA Propane, the one on 44th and Wadsworth should be able to help you.
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Post by soup on Sept 28, 2014 3:12:29 GMT -8
The RV centers use a special gauge hooked up to the stove top and preform a leak down test that takes 15 min. If it shows there is a leak then on to another piece of equipment called a sniffer or soap water in a spray bottle.
Plus the RV centers are used to doing this on every unit they have.
Yours would be no problem and piece of mind.
Then install a LP gas detector on the interior.
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