R-pod Owners Forum : propane detector https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : propane detector Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:18:18 +0000 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:40:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14332 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ propane detector : Available from many sources, Google... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139357#139357 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14332
Posted: 08 Jan 2021 at 6:40pm

Available from many sources, Google it.  Camping World, eBay, RV dealers.  Common item.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:40:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139357#139357 propane detector : OK -- replacement indicated. Any... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139346#139346 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 14332
Posted: 08 Jan 2021 at 12:31pm

OK  -- replacement indicated.  Any hints on a source?  Mine has a date of 2014.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:31:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139346#139346 propane detector : +1, This detector has to work... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139284#139284 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14332
Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 7:03pm

+1, This detector has to work and has to be in warranty period.  Everyone I have seen is labeled at 60 months.  Replace it.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:03:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139284#139284 propane detector : Wow, that’s just terrible. It’s... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139282#139282 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14332
Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 6:30pm

Wow, that’s just terrible. It’s a reminder to all of us to be careful when running the furnace, space heaters, and when using the stove, and to keep the CO detector functional. Never hurts to have some ventilation. ]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:30:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139282#139282 propane detector : OG, the fort got very quiet on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139279#139279 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14332
Posted: 05 Jan 2021 at 3:49pm

OG, the fort got very quiet on the case.  We never heard exactly what the cause was or what the penalties were.  I do know there was legal action and the case was settled.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:49:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139279#139279 propane detector : Originally posted by mcarterThose... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139260#139260 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 7:10pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Those Detectors have a sticker on them that says replace after 60 months of use.  An out of warranty device can cause you insurance issues.  I replaced mine around five years when it started randomly chirping.  Chirping or not it should be replaced every 60 months if it works as required.
Recently a case where military family rented a RPod from Fort Campbell, detector was not working, family suffered fatalities.


That is very sad news, just awful. Do you know what the source of the CO was? ]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:10:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139260#139260 propane detector : I could agree, but for the case... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139258#139258 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 2:59pm

I could agree, but for the case when mine started to chirp randomly and was over the 60 month mark, I replaced it.  My battery was good.    No issues with new detector, except when there is a monoxide issue.

You don't want a detector out of warranty, too much liability.
]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:59:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139258#139258 propane detector : Is the chirping related to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139257#139257 Author: Pod_Geek
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 1:43pm

Is the chirping related to the detector timing out, going bad, or what?  In my various detectors they've always been related to the backup battery going.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:43:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139257#139257 propane detector : Those Detectors have a sticker... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139256#139256 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 1:35pm

Those Detectors have a sticker on them that says replace after 60 months of use.  An out of warranty device can cause you insurance issues.  I replaced mine around five years when it started randomly chirping.  Chirping or not it should be replaced every 60 months if it works as required.

Recently a case where military family rented a RPod from Fort Campbell, detector was not working, family suffered fatalities.
]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:35:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139256#139256 propane detector : Our propane detector did the same... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139255#139255 Author: jato
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 12:48pm

Our propane detector did the same thing after 7 years, replaced it and has been fine for the last 3 years.

]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:48:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139255#139255 propane detector : Chirping in such a detector usually... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139250#139250 Author: Pod_Geek
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 11:25am

Chirping in such a detector usually indicates that the backup battery is low/dead, assuming that the unit has one (which I would think it should).

I suspect that when you disconnect all power there is no juice to feed the chirps...
]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:25:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139250#139250 propane detector : I have had the 179 unplugged and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139249#139249 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 14332
Posted: 04 Jan 2021 at 10:40am

I have had the 179 unplugged and the batteries out hooked up to a solar trickle charger.  I plugged everything back in so we could use the rPod as an annex.  The propane detector started chirping every now and then, and the light flashes between red and green.  Unplug either 110 or batteries and the chirping continues.  Unplug both and it goes away.  Propane is not hooked up.  Do I need a new propane detector?]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:40:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14332&PID=139249#139249