Lpg adapters in France (1 Viewer)

[notsogrand]

Hi, I have had a gaslow system fitted to my Bessy and am taking a gap year in Europe. I have purchased the adapters for filling, but 3 weeks in and I'm struggling to get the handset to connect well and fill my tanks. I'm in France, so using a dish type, but after the first ltr or so the gas starts spurting out the side... any advice on how to get a good connection? I'm scaring myself silly at the moment! Thanks, Robyn.

 

[DavidG58]

hello and welcome

very hard to advise on the problem without seeing it

what I would do is try to find an outlet where they serve you, let them do it and watch

If same happens you will need to find a solution, could be a faulty fitting adaptor, but that's unlikely

Did you fill in the UK before leaving to know the fill system is correct?

good luck

 

[KeithChesterfield]

If the adaptor is screwed in tightly and the hose is connected correctly, in theory, you shouldn't get a problem.

Is it worth asking the Fuel Station attendant to help you?

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[notsogrand]

Hi David, yes, the system was all working fine in the UK, and with the help of another motorist I have managed to fill up once in France so I know the system is working. Unfortunately the chap who helped did it so quickly that I didn't see properly. As you suggested, will try and find a serviced station, rather than self serve.

 

[SandraL]

The fact another motorist filled means system is ok. The french gun fits onto the dish with claws thatgrip inside of dish.
I have seen 2 types of gun . First has trigger like a petrol hose, the trigger is pulled up with fingers and a locking latch is moved at rear of trigger to hold it in place. Gun is now locked onto dish.
The other has a lever that is swung after offering up hose to dish. Once again gun is now locked to dish.
Do not let gas get on your skin as it will "burn".

 

[Boringfrog]

Be very very careful LPG can cause severe burns.

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[notsogrand]

Hi Keith, I wonder if I'm not screwing it in tight enough? ... I've got quite weak hands... if I get the attendant to help screw it in, can I leave the adapter fitted and leave the cap for the bayonet off? ... assuming I can shut the cabinet door... or does that cause a possibility of leaking gas? Thanks Robyn

 

[laneside]

We had a problem the other day in France but closer inspection showed the " O" ring on the adapter had split and perished

 

[notsogrand]

Thanks, will wear rubber gardening gloves to protect my hands... they might help me screw the fitting in tighter too...

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[Just smiffy]

Thanks, will wear rubber gardening gloves to protect my hands... they might help me screw the fitting in tighter too...

I was just about to say that, the gloves will definitely help as it does sound as if your not tightening it enough..

 

[bobandjanie]

We had a problem the other day in France but closer inspection showed the " O" ring on the adapter had split and perished

As Alan says, we have also had this problem so worth checking, most garages will lend you an adaptor if you ask them. Bob

 

[SandraL]

Leaving adapter on will not be a problem as the non return valve is in the original filler. That assumes it is in a locker so not protruding from side of van.

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[two]

Do wear gloves!
If any liquid lands on your skin it will burn you.
I was not aware of any O-ring on my adaptor but have not had an issue with it.

 

[bobandjanie]

Do wear gloves!
If any liquid lands on your skin it will burn you.
I was not aware of any O-ring on my adaptor but have not had an issue with it.

The O ring is top of the thread. Bob

 

[notsogrand]

Thank you everyone for your help and guidance..... problem now resolved and gas is now full. It looks like I was not tightening the adapter in sufficiently.

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[Clarky]

Another point to consider is the way the fill hose is connected to the dish adaptor.
If the adaptor is not tightly screwed on the weight of the hose may well turn it back a little allowing the gas to escape.
Make sure that the hose is connected in a way that will not turn the adaptor anti clockwise when you let go to push the fill button.
I think it was someone on Fun who received serious burns to their hands when that happened.

Richard.