L P Gas Detector

I used some Lysol spay during cleanup and had the same result ... I also remember hearing that steam/mist from shower would do the same. It's a 'something is in the air' detector  !

I had the same problem with the LP detector going off several times.  I eventually completely disconnected all propane and removed the tank-still it went off-so I decided that the detector was bad.  I called the company that made it-they were knowledgeable and very helpful.  They said it needed to be replaced periodically-there is a manufacture date and discard date on each unit-they are good for about 3 years.  Sure enough, mu pod is a 2009. .  So, I ordered a new unit and problem solved-for about $75 !!  I also bought a battery powered unit as a back-up.

Vann Evans
RP 173

ps-I've been lurking and reading for a long time-I've gotten a LOT of info here and done a lot of mods.  Hopefully I will get around to writing and photos about them

This afternoon I was doing my preflight on the Pod and the LP gas detector started to go off. I have never had a problem before, no gas smell, triple check stove knobs, no smell inside. it finally reset after I cut the power to it. We are heading out tomorrow afternoon for a 2 nighter and I am a little concerned. I am off tomorrow and will do a through check over on it, reset it, use a lp gas lighter to do a check on it. I think the dectector is a little flaky, I know these are not hi end units. I can tap it and it will quit screaming. Powered it down and the green light came on, before that the red light was on. I will be very careful this upcoming trip, windows cracked, bath vent open , fan on low. anyone else had a flaky lp gas dectector ?