1. Atwood Gas Valves(older) have a common problem with small leaks. Even with a dual solenoid. This is after years of operation. I always do a liquid bubble leak test FIRST on an Atwood Gas valve orifice when my manometer test shows a small leak on an older RV. I am right about 50% of the time.
2. There is no REAL law or regulation that states a Consumer CANNOT work on his Gas appliance or system. It is just NOT a safe practice to do. But, there are rules and regulations in a lot of States, that dictate you must be licensed to install/repair, gas appliances and systems/piping in a commercial activity. Failure to be licensed and something happens you can be sued. Also the Licensing Agency can fine you if you work on gas systems if the law requires you to be licensed.
3. Gas parts are not serviceable. You cannot even buy replacement individual valve parts. I WOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY GAS VALVE, EVEN THO I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING AND I AM LICENSED. JUST NOT A SAFE PRACTICE. AND AGAINST TEXAS STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS. Doug
