Camper Gas Explosion
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Camper Gas Explosion
https://www.foxnews.com/us/couple-sc...urns-dangerous
I'm scratching my head on this. Perhaps the explanation in the article isn't worded right or I just don't get it.
In related news, I had my RV 30 lb tanks recertified this week. One was full, one was empty. They checked the full one and said it was overfilled and bled off some of the gas before they proceeded with the recertification.
I'm scratching my head on this. Perhaps the explanation in the article isn't worded right or I just don't get it.
In related news, I had my RV 30 lb tanks recertified this week. One was full, one was empty. They checked the full one and said it was overfilled and bled off some of the gas before they proceeded with the recertification.
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That is one of the most poorly written news articles that I’ve read. All of that talk about propane gas tanks exploding then showing a photo of the camper’s 2 tanks looking perfectly fine (and still connected!)
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It's about as poorly written as anything else that passes as journalism these days.
That said, if I had to read between the lines - and there isn't really any choice, given the spastic manner in which the writer jumps around - I'd say they left the valves open on the propane bottles in the tank compartment (fairly normal, I'd think, especially overnight) and then someone left either a stove burner or the oven on. All too easy to do, with some of those ***** turning when you even brush up against them in the tight confines of a camper. Gas probably settled low, unnoticed, until at some point in the night the furnace (also down low) kicked on... and pop goes the weasel at that point.
That said, if I had to read between the lines - and there isn't really any choice, given the spastic manner in which the writer jumps around - I'd say they left the valves open on the propane bottles in the tank compartment (fairly normal, I'd think, especially overnight) and then someone left either a stove burner or the oven on. All too easy to do, with some of those ***** turning when you even brush up against them in the tight confines of a camper. Gas probably settled low, unnoticed, until at some point in the night the furnace (also down low) kicked on... and pop goes the weasel at that point.
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Leaving the valves all the way open with no fitting at the connector will cause zero gas to flow. The internal seal has to be pressed in by the hose fitting, or screwdriver if you need to clear any obstruction.
My guess is they had a gas leak inside the cabin or accidentally left the stove on without sparking the burner and the gas level increased and then ignited when they finally did try to light the stove.
Camper should of had a propane sensor inside along with a CO2 sensor I think thats code if Im not mistaken.
I always leave my tank valve open when connected up in the propane compartment whichever one I am using at the time.
I leave my "spare" tank shut off and not be able to automatically start feeding the system when the first tanks goes empty so I can monitor my usage.
NL makes a quality camper, glad the two individuals are semi ok after that close call.
My guess is they had a gas leak inside the cabin or accidentally left the stove on without sparking the burner and the gas level increased and then ignited when they finally did try to light the stove.
Camper should of had a propane sensor inside along with a CO2 sensor I think thats code if Im not mistaken.
I always leave my tank valve open when connected up in the propane compartment whichever one I am using at the time.
I leave my "spare" tank shut off and not be able to automatically start feeding the system when the first tanks goes empty so I can monitor my usage.
NL makes a quality camper, glad the two individuals are semi ok after that close call.
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What I got from it was that a burner on the stove was left on. Yes, if the tanks were turned off then there wouldn't have been a problem, but most folks leave the tanks turned on (unless in storage) anyways.
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Seems that they did not get any warning from the detector.
I know my detector is operating when the dog breaks wind at 2:00am and I have to get up to reset.
I know my detector is operating when the dog breaks wind at 2:00am and I have to get up to reset.
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I know mine went TU right at the 5 year mark that they are rated for... started chirping and no amount of resets would shut it up. When I replaced it, I seem to recall I replaced it with a combi CO/LPG sensor. For some reason, I thought the original was just a single sensor, but I can't recall which it was.
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I know mine went TU right at the 5 year mark that they are rated for... started chirping and no amount of resets would shut it up. When I replaced it, I seem to recall I replaced it with a combi CO/LPG sensor. For some reason, I thought the original was just a single sensor, but I can't recall which it was.
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Yea sure, go ahead and blame it on the dog lol
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Propane is heavier than air and so it can build up inside an enclosed space. This happens usually with a boat where the gas builds up in the bilge until it is ignited. It is rare on factory campers as the propane tanks are mounted outside on trailers or in a special enclosure that vents to the outside on slide-in campers. There are safety features with gas furnaces and stoves in campers but they can be defeated or someone can jury rig them for some reason.
With my campers the propane tanks were always turned off while driving and when the camper was being stored. Best to first shut off the gas supply at the tank and to let the furnace or stove purge themselves when the gas supply is exhausted.
With my campers the propane tanks were always turned off while driving and when the camper was being stored. Best to first shut off the gas supply at the tank and to let the furnace or stove purge themselves when the gas supply is exhausted.
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