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Recently updated on June 8, 2022 at 12:46 am
In motorhomes, but also on boats, liquid gas lines are becoming more and more of a hazard. Due to the sometimes heavy use and neglected checks, the materials gradually give way, resulting in leaks or even whole ones line cracks can lead. The escaping gas can not only be harmful to health, but also explosive under certain circumstances. That is why you should check the lines regularly and replace them if necessary.
Find cracks with soapy water!
Checking liquid gas hoses works with the simplest household remedies. You only need one sponge and something Water, which one to use Soap or Dish soap mixes. The liquid is sucked up with the sponge and distributed to the gas-carrying components and the valves. If gas escapes, bubbles will form at the point of leakage. To be on the safe side, you can too gas early warning devices be used. These should be placed as low as possible as most gases such as butane and propane are heavier than air and will flow downwards.
Tip: During the commissioning of gas-powered cooktops, adequate ventilation should be provided to avoid the formation of dangerous gas clouds.
Be careful with wool clothing
Should gas escape in a closed room, a literally “flammable mixture". Even a small spark, for example from the operation of electrical switches, the use of radiant heaters or electrostatic discharge when putting on and taking off wool sweaters, this gas mixture can ignite. Since most of the gas floats down, special care should be taken on boats as the decks are lower and very airtight apart from the entry hatch.
Check the condition of the gas cylinders
Complications are rare with conventional gas cylinders. For example, when purchasing gray bottles, maintenance and repairs are included in the price. In the case of the red or green returnable bottles, the collection point checks the bottle for damage or defects when it is returned, so that each container is actually in good condition. In order to avoid damage to yourself, gas containers should only be used with the associated Cap transported in order not to damage the valve and the thread.
When storing, you should also make sure that the bottles are upright and secured against tipping over. When buying new gas cartridges or bottles, especially abroad, you should make sure that the European Pi mark is available. This character, consisting of two vertical lines, which are linked with a curved line and ensures that all EU directives be respected.
Regular check of the gas system!
A newly installed one LPG system should always be inspected by a certified specialist before initial start-up. You should also do this with various modifications do to the plant. Even if such a check is no longer necessary for the main inspection (HU) since April 1, 2022, according to the Technical Monitoring Association (TÜV for short), it should be done I trotzdem to be carried out for his own good. And on many campsites in Germany and Co. it is mandatory anyway that your own caravan a valid gas test sticker owns, otherwise entry will be denied. Actuarial problems can also arise if there is no examination. If the test certificate is missing in the event of an accident, this can be considered a gross negligence be punished, with the result that the Car insurance refused a payment. Even in the case of an accident with third-party negligence, the liability of the other party can be diverse repayments demand. Info: Gas testing is still mandatory for ships and smaller boats, and this every two years.
Of course, that wasn't the end of it!
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