Very slow propane leak: how to find it?
Here is the problem: even with all appliances off, but the propane tank turned on, I am losing a quarter of a gallon of propane in a 24 hr. period. (I have weighed the tank -- it lost a pound a day,...
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dougrainer wrote:BillyBob Jim wrote:Harvey51 wrote:
When I couldn’t detect a leak with soapy water spray on our old popup tent trailer I tried the very sensitive flame test using a propane torch. It clearly showed the regulator leaking.
LOL.....the old school method. Hopefully your post does not start the safety, plumbing code, and legality ramifications debate about checking a gas line with an open flame.
Old School method?????? I have over 40 years and am Licensed to service LP systems for that 40 years. In the past 40 years there has NEVER been a Flame test. Flame test is one way to win a Darwin award. You will get the medal in the Burn Ward. I am constantly amazed at the DUMB hazardly postings on these forums. Doug
BAZINGA!!!!!!!
And there it is LOL, further proof of a theory of mine that this forum is seriously lacking in the SENSE of humor department. Lighten up Doug, you're evidently a legend in your own mind.
