Located some propane leaks
Decided to make a manometer for fun and wanted to check my propane system pressure and also test for leaks. Did a bunch of research first to do the checks correctly. I did tap the port on the fridge...
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MySuncoastRV wrote:
A good method to test for propane leaks is to utilize your manometer at the stove by disconnecting the flute. The normal operating pressure should read between 10-15psi max. Bleed the pressure down to 3psi by opening the adjacent burner valve. Let the manometer sit idle for 3 minutes. If it remains at 3psi you have no leaks. Checking for leaks at full pressure is not advised as expansion of the gas could mask leaks at that pressure while using a monometer.
Disconnect the flute? :h
I believe you mean inches of water, not psi, for the pressures; gas appliances operate at somewhere in the vicinity of 0.4 psi (for the appliances and systems we're talking about).
