Date:         Thu, 10 May 2007 18:28:42 -0600
Reply-To:     David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane detectors?
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Hi Shawn:
        Below is the model of detector I bought. I did some research
to find a low drain yet sensitive model that 'flush mounted'
        The only diference is I bought the vertical model and not the
horizontal model shown.
I enlarged downward the circuit breaker cutout already in place under
the electrical plug, after moving the circuit breaker inside next to
the water tank of course. It is accessable by lifting the inner lid.

http://www.safehomeproducts.com/shp2/sc/shopexd.asp?id=2150&source=nextag

This model is very sensitive and ..... well the features can be read
from the package. It is available from just about every RV dealer. I
would like to have purchased the Ivory coloured model in 'Vertical'
mode but they didn't carry it.
        I had a chance to test it last year when I was doing a R & R
of the fridge. It seems even with the big door open and the propane
turned off the residual propane in the system was enough to set it
off. I'm sold on it.

                                David (dsl82westy)

P.S.: Anyone wishing a picture of my installation just ask.

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>There was a local incident of an '88 Westy exploding due to a gas leak
>igniting while the owner slept this week. Hope it wasn't someone on the list!
>Fortunately they escaped relatively unscathed.
>
>Anyway, I'd like to get a propane detector before we head out camping. Any
>tips on which ones to look for? It appears there are the RV warning only
>types, and the marine type which also include an auto shutoff. I'm guessing
>the RV type are sufficient?
>
>
>Shawn Wright
>http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
>'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
>'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA