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28/2/2015 at 3:43pm
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Quechua 6.3XL Family Seconds Air
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I have just seen this, and as a gas registered engineer, you were lucky you didn't launch the workshop.
Anyone using any flammable gas, usually natural gas, propane and butane is obliged to adhere to the Gas Safe Use and installation Regulations 1998.
There are items such as the hosing and fittings, the way you connect it, and the ventilation requirements which are covered by this. it is a criminal offence to be in breach of this.
Apart from putting yourself and others at risk, you don't want the old bill having a chat afterwards.
You only need 3-8% of propane or butane to be the perfect explosive ratio with air, and it has a huge amount of energy for the volume of gas. If you have a gas leak you might not realise it, as the gas is heavier than air and will sink to the lowest place it can find.
I don't want to be a scaremonger, but you don't want to take chances with this stuff. If in doubt don't do it, get qualified advice.
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28/2/2015 at 5:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by michael reynolds on 28/2/2015
Yes mate,ive got past that stage and bought all the right gear,what i need now is advice as to why i am not getting any gas at the pilot,like i said it had plenty before, now nothing.I now find that the previous owner never used the gas at all,could the valve just be stuck.If i need to buy a new control valve where would i look. Thank's. Mick.
I'd guess when it went on fire the thermocouple was probably irreparably damaged, but please DON'T attempt to repair it!
Get a qualified gas fitter to look at if you like, but take their advice, which I imagine will be to scrap it.
If you really need a gas fridge, for insulin, for example, on an extended trip away from an electricity supply, get an new one.
If you only want to keep beer and milk cool, use a coolbox or a bucket of water with a cloth draped over the top. Simpler, cheaper and more to the point, SAFER.
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