lp detector
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Topic: lp detector
Posted By: blissful
Subject: lp detector
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 2:08pm
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Me, again. Seems that things are not going well for my one year old 171. The lp detector is bad and has to be replaced. Does anyone know about a better, less sensitive model that does not go off after a sneeze? Blissful
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:03pm
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Are you sure the detector is bad? The pod is a very tight airspace and we've found sprays - and fumes from the toilet if its valve is left open too long - will set it off. If you do need a new one I would just search online for a new one.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: secretbard
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 7:08am
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Mist will set it off. I had some sputter and mist push out of my sink before a straight flow of water would occur and that mist set off the propane detector and it would not shut off until I opened the bathroom vent fan and circulated air throughout the cabin. Yes, the detector scared me too. I thought I had a leak somewhere, then put two and two together and figured out that it was the mist. ------------- 2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:50am
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The only time mine went off was with a low battery. When I charged it up the detector no longer went off. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: blissful
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 12:17pm
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I have ordered a more substantial detector that is less sensative to hair spray, mist, etc. Sure hope it's worth the price. While I am at it, how do you get those small plastic caps that the wires connect to off when I install new detector? Blissful
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Posted By: blissful
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 12:19pm
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Battery O.K. I was once told that a fluctuation in power while camping will set it off. Mine definitely is bad.....no red light, etc.
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 May 2012 at 1:52pm
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Sorry, I've never removed mine so I can't help you with the tabs. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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