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lacofdfireman's avatar
lacofdfireman
Explorer
Jul 02, 2015

07 Georgetown 350DS how to bypass gas leak detector?

Never done this before and I plan on putting in a new detector but I believe my gas leak detector has gone bad. Right now the detector has an on off switch on it. When it is off the fridge, ovens, water heater etc doesn't work. But it goes off for no apparent reason. Not all the time but occasionally. I have tested all the lines for leaks but haven't found any.

The new detectors from what I have seen don't have an on off switch. Haven't seen one with one for sale either. So I need to find out how to bypass the detector somthatnall the gas stuff will,still work. Anyone have any ideas? Also a video or pictorial would be super nice if anyone knows of one. Seems like someone has had to do this before.
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  • robertbenita's avatar
    robertbenita
    Explorer
    Jul 05, 2015
    Umm, yeah, you should absolutely tell them if you don't fix it properly. Goodness gracious!
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jul 03, 2015
    traveylin wrote:
    I am trying to fix up my mh for sale. Do I have to disclose to new buyer that the solenoid has been removed. How would new buyer know? Do I have to do a disclosure form like on a house sale. Whats my liability after the new owner takes possession, after all I can just say the new owner tampered with it like mfgs do with warrantee work.


    Wow! You're asking us if you should disclose to a new buyer if you BYPASSED a SAFETY feature.????? Nah! let it go, then you could brag to your friends after the family dies....good idea....Dennis
  • traveylin's avatar
    traveylin
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2015
    I am trying to fix up my mh for sale. Do I have to disclose to new buyer that the solenoid has been removed. How would new buyer know? Do I have to do a disclosure form like on a house sale. Whats my liability after the new owner takes possession, after all I can just say the new owner tampered with it like mfgs do with warrantee work.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jul 03, 2015
    mowermech wrote:

    If you have the problem, yours will, too!


    Don't think I want to know how you learned that...:B....Dennis
  • lacofdfireman's avatar
    lacofdfireman
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2015
    mowermech wrote:
    The solenoid valve should be on the tank, immediately after the pressure regulator. At least, that is where the ones I have seen were, and where the one on my Southwind is.
    Shut off the gas valve at the tank, remove the solenoid valve, connect the line to the regulator (you may need to buy an adapter to do that), turn the gas back on, and check for leaks.
    Replace the propane detector with one that does not have a shut off valve as soon as you can. Yes, you can get along without an alarm, but remember, it just might save your life!
    By the way, if you have a flatulent dog, and he lays by the detector, his flatulence will set off the alarm!
    If you have the problem, yours will, too!


    Copy. I'll check it out. Hopefully it's something I can do by myself. Is the line a flex line? And any idea what the solenoid looks like or is it obvious. Don't want to take off the wrong thing.
  • mowermech's avatar
    mowermech
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2015
    The solenoid valve should be on the tank, immediately after the pressure regulator. At least, that is where the ones I have seen were, and where the one on my Southwind is.
    Shut off the gas valve at the tank, remove the solenoid valve, connect the line to the regulator (you may need to buy an adapter to do that), turn the gas back on, and check for leaks.
    Replace the propane detector with one that does not have a shut off valve as soon as you can. Yes, you can get along without an alarm, but remember, it just might save your life!
    By the way, if you have a flatulent dog, and he lays by the detector, his flatulence will set off the alarm!
    If you have the problem, yours will, too!
  • lacofdfireman's avatar
    lacofdfireman
    Explorer
    Jul 03, 2015
    So there is a solenoid on the propane line somewhere? Any idea where this would be? What it looks like and is this a dealer repair item. I can't imagine I can just cut a gas line without worry of spark etc to replace it. How is this accomplished?
  • bresdogsr's avatar
    bresdogsr
    Explorer
    Jul 02, 2015
    What I was told was that you have 2 options. 1. Replace the whole detector and a new solenoid on the gas line. 2. Remove the old solenoid and put in a piece of gas line in its place and replace the monitor with one that will not need a solenoid.

    If your Georgetown is anything like mine, the solenoid is from a different manufacturer than the monitor and the replacement solenoid will not fit. This happened to me. I have not done anything more yet, but I am leaning towards option 2.

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