Automatic Gas Changeover (1 Viewer)

[WhiteCheyenneMan]

I want to replace my Truma gas regulator with an automatic changeover including regulator. It looks very straightforward apart from the issue of knowing which connections I need: 10mm or 8mm connections. It's not easy to measure the diameter of the gas pipe when there's only 2mm difference! If I enter Truma EN61-DS for the existing regulator, it still give me a choice of 8mm or 10mm. Any clues? This is the existing regulator....

 

[Lenny HB]

Look up the part number on the old regulator if you can't find the info ring Trauma or find a friend or neighbour with a vernier to measure it also make an allowance if it is plastic coated.

 

[Lenny HB]

If changing to an auto changeover valve worth fitting a C remote, then you will know when it's changed to the reserve cylinder without leaving your seat.

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[WhiteCheyenneMan]

If changing to an auto changeover valve worth fitting a C remote, then you will know when it's changed to the reserve cylinder without leaving your seat.

I'm lazy, but not that lazy

 

[DavidG58]

I'm lazy, but not that lazy

you are in danger of running out of gas then

I have stuck with manual change for just that reason, provided that I remember that I have changed it over I should not run out

the first you may know you have no gas left is when the fridge starts clicking or the Alde starts flashing at daft o'clock one cold morning

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm lazy, but not that lazy

Not a case of being lazy but knowing when you need to top up. Once it changes to the reserve we top up at the first LPG pump we see.

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[Zigisla]

Not a case of being lazy but knowing when you need to top up. Once it changes to the reserve we top up at the first LPG pump we see.

Although I check at the end of each trip out; when I turn off at the bottles, do you have a link or name a product that does this. Anything to make life easier, especially as the last two occasions I have returned to storage and forgotten to switch off.

 

[MillieMoocher]

you are in danger of running out of gas then

I have stuck with manual change for just that reason, provided that I remember that I have changed it over I should not run out

the first you may know you have no gas left is when the fridge starts clicking or the Alde starts flashing at daft o'clock one cold morning

That's why I stuck with manual too, especially as my second cylinder is a non refillable type so want to very much keep it as back up.

 

[Wagoneer]

KISS (keep it simple stupid). Manual changeover for me for basic simplicity AND you can get ones with a pressure gauge for leak detection.

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[WhiteCheyenneMan]

you are in danger of running out of gas then

I have stuck with manual change for just that reason, provided that I remember that I have changed it over I should not run out

the first you may know you have no gas left is when the fridge starts clicking or the Alde starts flashing at daft o'clock one cold morning

Not necessarily, because, provided I check morning and evening, I would know when it has changed from the first bottle to the second bottle.

The reason behind making the change is to avoid the fridge going off on a warm night.........or the heating on a cold one

 

[Lenny HB]

Although I check at the end of each trip out; when I turn off at the bottles, do you have a link or name a product that does this. Anything to make life easier, especially as the last two occasions I have returned to storage and forgotten to switch off.

Truma Part no: 50210-01

 

[sallylillian]

I think you will find that the unit comes with adapters for both pipe sizes; I just bought a spare Duo CS and rang Truma UK to ask the very same question.

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[Lenny HB]

KISS (keep it simple stupid). Manual changeover for me for basic simplicity AND you can get ones with a pressure gauge for leak detection.

Minus 10 outside just going to bed and the gas runs out, or you get up in the morning van freezing & no hot water for a shower - No thanks.
Had enough of that in my tugging days.

 

[jdk62]

Minus 10 outside just going to bed and the gas runs out, or you get up in the morning van freezing & no hot water for a shower - No thanks.
Had enough of that in my tugging days.

Surely the wife doesn't mind doing it......a bit of practice and she will be fine.....

 

[Wagoneer]

Minus 10 outside just going to bed and the gas runs out, or you get up in the morning van freezing & no hot water for a shower - No thanks.
Had enough of that in my tugging days.

Each to their own @Lenny HB. Must say, I wouldn't be without the pressure gauge on my manual changeover. It's identified the occasional leak in the gas locker and the presence of reduced pressure due to the butane/propane mix becoming critical because of too much filling in mainland Europe where the % butane content can be significant.

Sometimes, inconvenience can reap other benefits.

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[Masman]

I've got the Automatic changeover. I leave one bottle turned off, when it runs out just turn changeover valve to full one. Simples

 

[Reallyretired]

I have always avoided automatic changeover as I would not like to run out of gas. I do have internal gas level gauges, so could achieve the same effect just by having both bottles turned on.