The Sewer Smell That Wasn't (Propane Leak)
So for the last few months after my leaf spring broke and caused a really rough ride for the TT on a trip, I was noticing a sewer like smell that I swore was from the black tank / toilet or grey tank....
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nomad297 wrote:
You really do need to change that fitting. It may not be leaking right now, but chances are high that it will begin to leak sooner or later. I've been a Master plumber and gas fitter for decades and I have seen and repaired my fair share of leaking compression fittings -- and these are in structures that don't move and shake like your RV does. It takes very little movement to cause a compression fitting to leak and once they start leaking they only get worse.
You should replace the compression coupling with either a flare coupling or a regular CxC coupling that is silver soldered (brazed). Obviously, the flare coupling will be the easiest option for you because you won't have to purge the propane from the system, and brazing copper takes some skill that you may or may not have. However, brazing is the superior method.
Please don't take a chance of turning your RV into a bomb that can kill you and anybody else inside. You are also risking the well being of those around you with flying debris and fire.
Bruce
Ill hit Home Depot and find a flare coupler.
