Is it normal to hear gas escaping when just filled via gaslow

[Pausim]

But he didn’t have a leak He simply heard a hiss - the above is a very simple test that anyone can do to test the gas lines -Not saying it’s better than a manometer test but will do better than nothing

Your test and the manometer test do not check the filling system and pipes which are separate from the low pressure consumer side which you are checking.

 

[pat100]

Not saying it’s right to use it but if OP has not got any gas detection spray it gets them out of a hole Just m like my solution to check his gas line for a leak - Funny how plumbers used it for donkey years without problems until detecting spray was made.
Anyway it’s people like you that stop helpful people like me from bothering to post so I’ll leave this thread to you and all the keyboard warriors that have never converted a van, but because they read something they know best.

That’s a bit harsh, Terry! StillGoing posted evidence relevant to the thread. They didn’t disagree with your opinion but simply pointed out that there are contrary opinions. It’s up to readers to evaluate such information for themselves. IMHO, your rant is more likely to discourage posters trying to be helpful than is StillGoing's post.

 

[Terry]

Your test and the manometer test do not check the filling system and pipes which are separate from the low pressure consumer side which you are checking.

Never said it did ! If you have a leak on the high pressure side you will know instantly

 

[Terry]

That’s a bit harsh, Terry! StillGoing posted evidence relevant to the thread. They didn’t disagree with your opinion but simply pointed out that there are contrary opinions. It’s up to readers to evaluate such information for themselves. IMHO, your rant is more likely to discourage posters trying to be helpful than is StillGoing's post.

Agreed I owe StillGoing an apology

 

[Pausim]

Never said it did ! If you have a leak on the high pressure side you will know instantly

Ads86 at #1 was asking about a leak after filling that was in the filling point area which is on the high pressure filling side. Doing low pressure tests will not help.

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[MisterB]

Not saying it’s right to use it but if OP has not got any gas detection spray it gets them out of a hole Just m like my solution to check his gas line for a leak - Funny how plumbers used it for donkey years without problems until detecting spray was made.

I dont disagree, what i will add though is that when i use soapy water, its not the actual soapy water i use, its the bubbles i put onto the connection NOT the soapy water, then wash it off with clean water.......

 

[Terry]

Ads86 at #1 was asking about a leak after filling that was in the filling point area which is on the high pressure filling side. Doing low pressure tests will not help.

Agreed but on the high pressure side the gas escapes instantly
I assumed he wanted to test from his bottles to check all his system.

 

[The Wino]

I'm going to get a new inlet pipe like you suggested. I'm not sure how many years this kit has been in use. The previous owner had the gaslow inlet valve installed within the lpg locker rather than on the outside of the van so I'd hope that would keep any debris out but possibly not.

Have you moved the inlet valve? I'd check the tightness of any fittings you have remade if that's the case especially on the hose to inlet valve.

 

[Northernraider]

I have a very small leak from the metal pipe feeding in to my bottles...caused by having it disconnected in maroc to fit a local bottle. I couldn't get the required part to fix it in Morocco so I'll sort it when back in the UK. It means when I fill my bottles at the pump I get a little hiss after the pump has cut off from the pipe feeding in to the bottles but it's merely the small amount of gas left in the pipe between the filler point and actual bottle . Yours may be the same.

So I currently lose about 2 pence worth of gas everytime I fill up . I can't tighten the nut anymore at present without risking it making it worse. As long as the leak is between the filler and the bottle you shouldn't be noticing an increase in gas usage. If you are then I'd suggest any leak is on the outlet pipes from the bottles to your regulator or appliances.




I'd not trust any hab check entirely. My van allegedly had a hab check done in october 23 , but they never noticed that the fridge didn't work , it had no gas in it as the tank had been stolen , all taps leaked . Water tank leaked in 3 places but they did fit a new water pump


Yet the sheet had all the ticks n boxes