Can I test for gas leaks?

[MartynShaw]

Hi there, wife has a better sense of smell than me and she thinks we have a gas leak. How can I test for that? We have unscrewed panels and used soapy water as far as we reasonably can. I'd be willing to buy some sort of pressure testing device. TIA

 

[Clivefog]

There are many hand held gas detectors out there ranging from £25 upwards. Have a look on ebay or Amazon.

 

[Odd-no-more]

It's not something you can play with, if you think you have a gas leak get it checked by a professional

 

[Rapido925M]

When our gas bottle is almost empty we get a smell from the fridge area. Fit a full bottle and the smell disappears.

Logically the regulator should keep the pressure constant but I’ve been told that with a nearly empty supply then the pressure drops and the seals in the fridge switch (manual) open slightly. No danger of a fire or explosion but an annoying smell!

HTH Gordon

 

[Pausim]

I have one of these.

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[Jimbohorlicks]

You can but leak detector spray from toolstation ,its far better than soapy water be cause if you have a large leak soapy water will just blow away and not form bubbles.sniffer probes are also available.
If you have rubber hoses then these do leak eventually as gas can permeate through them..Rubber hoses always smell gassy.Best to replace with stainless steel hoses.

 

[Fdhadi]

I remember many years ago parked on the A112 near Sète. This German old dude had just changed a gas bottle over. He used a cigarette lighter to check for leaks. 100% true. I moved our Motorhome further away.

 

[stevewagner]

I remember many years ago parked on the A112 near Sète. This German old dude had just changed a gas bottle over. He used a cigarette lighter to check for leaks. 100% true. I moved our Motorhome further away.

Seen gas fitters do that many times

 

[David and Sally]

I have one of these.
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Thank the Lord it says "GAS" on it

 

[Lenny HB]

I have one of these.
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Me too.

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[Pausim]

Me too.

I think it might have been one of your posts that prompted me to get one.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Seen gas fitters do that many times

I have done it, although not for years, it can be useful trying to locate a very small leak these days a gas sniffer is a better option

 

[chaser]

Me too.

And me, excellent tool ,use it everytime I change a bottle, only ever found one to be leaking but ones enough.

 

[Orion]

If you have to use soapy water instead of the correct LDF give the fittings a good rinse with clean water afterwards as it can damage the components.

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[MartynShaw]

Thanks for all the advice, I have a gas detector on order and will clean all my fittings when I go to try it out.

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[pappajohn]

I remember many years ago parked on the A112 near Sète. This German old dude had just changed a gas bottle over. He used a cigarette lighter to check for leaks. 100% true. I moved our Motorhome further away.

How big a flame do you think that would produce?

 

[knickam]

Testing pipework with fluid and checking for bubbles will pick up smaller leaks than any standard gas detector.

 

[BillyKontiki]

Seen gas fitters do that many times

I suppose as long as you use safety matches it would be ok.