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path1
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Testing propane alarm in more life like conditions?

Sometime ago after a long walk we came back to RV and the odor of propane was very strong and alarm did not go off. Turns out old alarm was 6 years old, so time for a new one. New alarm tests “OK” f...
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Almot
Explorer III
Jul 26, 2014
Well, you can make a real life test if you like. Disconnect the propane sensor, take i off the wall or wherever it's sitting, put it in some barn and connect 12V. Bring a 20lb tank and open it slightly for half an hour. Just make sure the barn isn't full of firewood :)

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