Quick question about propane shut off
This may be a dumb question, but I'm going to ask anyway. My new rig has a propane shut off button in the cabin and then this emergency shut off outside by the built in propane tank. When storing it...
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The CCI propane detector in our old Bounder had a on/off switch that turned on the detector and actuated a solenoid to allow propane to flow, IF the manual shut off valve was open. For storage I turned the detector off and shut the valve.
The problem with that set up is they "SHOULD" be replaced every 5 years at a cost close to $300.
I believe that Saf-T-Alert has replaced CCI and of course changed the solenoid so you cannot use their detector without changing the solenoid.
While I don't like "qualifiers", here is one, I feel that the five year rule is a CYA rule for the detector makers. I know that there is an element of validity to the suggestion but I have tested 20 year old detectors, both propane and smoke/fire with aerosol cans of gas used by home inspectors to test them. Yes I did that as part of a home inspection for RE buyers or sellers and of course we added the requisite disclaimer that "date of detector installation was unknown".
The problem with that set up is they "SHOULD" be replaced every 5 years at a cost close to $300.
I believe that Saf-T-Alert has replaced CCI and of course changed the solenoid so you cannot use their detector without changing the solenoid.
While I don't like "qualifiers", here is one, I feel that the five year rule is a CYA rule for the detector makers. I know that there is an element of validity to the suggestion but I have tested 20 year old detectors, both propane and smoke/fire with aerosol cans of gas used by home inspectors to test them. Yes I did that as part of a home inspection for RE buyers or sellers and of course we added the requisite disclaimer that "date of detector installation was unknown".
