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PersonJoanne4
27/5/2016 at 8:16am
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Hi, it's been a while since I last visited so hope you are all well.

We have developed a problem with the gas on our Pathfinder and would like to get your advice as to what to do.

Despite there being gas in the bottle, it isn't coming through to the unit. Research has suggested it may be the regulator that has clogged up. Where is the best place to buy a new regulator and hose and are we ok to fit this ourselves or does it need a qualified gas engineer?

We are only assuming it's the gas regulator as nothing else appears to be blocked but any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks


Persontonyv8power
27/5/2016 at 9:04am
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If you have access to a second, full gas bottle, suggest try that first.
We had a gas feed issue on our van last year, gas bottle had some gas in it, less than half full but no gas came past the regulator. Changed bottle to a full one and bingo.....


PersonJoanne4
27/5/2016 at 10:53am
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We haven't a spare to check with but think the bottle we have is about two thirds full if not more.


PersonRob and Tina
27/5/2016 at 11:12am
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I had the same problem as Tony, changed the bottle and everything worked, a week later I was short of gas so tried the original bottle again and it worked without any problem!

Is your regulator the bulkhead mounted type? These were prone to problems and got gummed up easily. I expect most dealers sell these but prefer to fit them in their workshop so they can do a gas test as well.

Rob


PersonHacksaw Bob
27/5/2016 at 11:14am
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Assuming it's a screw-on/in (as opposed to a fixed "bulkhead" one) regulator you should be able to replace hose and regulator for less than £10, at Towsure for example, but you probably have a nearer caravan/camping shop?

New Jubilee clips and a bowl of hot water to soften the ends of the hose before fitting and a few drops of washing-up liquid to check for leaks after fitting and you shouldn't have any problems.


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PersonJoanne4
27/5/2016 at 11:26am
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It is a mounted regulator which is why we wondered if that was the issue, have read they are prone to block.


PersonRuss Boy
27/5/2016 at 12:29pm
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Bulkhead one will cost about £40-50 easy to replace just don't over tighten and wrap a bit of gas quality ptfe tape round the threads then test for leaks but DONT use a flame use washing up liquid and water look for bubbles

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27/5/2016 at 1:55pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Russ Boy on 27/5/2016
Bulkhead one will cost about £40-50 easy to replace just don't over tighten and wrap a bit of gas quality ptfe tape round the threads then test for leaks but DONT use a flame use washing up liquid and water look for bubbles


seriously????

people use a flame to check for gas leaks????

darwinism at its best.



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27/5/2016 at 2:00pm
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Quote: Originally posted by smartecosse on 27/5/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Russ Boy on 27/5/2016
Bulkhead one will cost about £40-50 easy to replace just don't over tighten and wrap a bit of gas quality ptfe tape round the threads then test for leaks but DONT use a flame use washing up liquid and water look for bubbles


seriously????

people use a flame to check for gas leaks????

darwinism at its best.



Yes because they believe the flame burns brighter when it gets near a leak . Not a good idea.


Sennen


PersonFat Spider
27/5/2016 at 6:13pm
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I may be teaching grandma to suck eggs here but.....

Our Sterling has separate Isolating taps for the burners and fridge, are you sure one of these has not been knocked off accidentally.


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PersonJoanne4
27/5/2016 at 6:19pm
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There will be no flames near my FC until I'm sure the gas is ok!

My research has continued and I'm reading a lot about truma and its issues and the alternative gaslow regulators, quite confused as to which would be a better option for us.


PersonRuss Boy
28/5/2016 at 10:13am
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Quote: Originally posted by sennen26 on 27/5/2016
Quote: Originally posted by smartecosse on 27/5/2016
Quote: Originally posted by Russ Boy on 27/5/2016
Bulkhead one will cost about £40-50 easy to replace just don't over tighten and wrap a bit of gas quality ptfe tape round the threads then test for leaks but DONT use a flame use washing up liquid and water look for bubbles


seriously????

people use a flame to check for gas leaks????

darwinism at its best.



Yes because they believe the flame burns brighter when it gets near a leak . Not a good idea.


Sennen







I do actually know a gas fitter that blew himself up looking for a leak with a match

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If you have a Truma bulkhead mounted regulator odds are that is the problem. I speak from personal experience when our gas packed up while on site.
Easy to replace if your competent at DIY.
I shortened the fixed pipe so the regulator is mounted higher on the bulkhead and above the top of the gas bottle so now the pigtail goes uphill from the bottle.
I also changed the rubber pigtail to a steel braided one from Gaslow.


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Something like this springs to mind:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myIbWvpPxu0



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