The commercially available liquid for detecting leaks is named 'Snoop.' Easier and cheaper to mix some yourself, as previously suggested. Miguel
On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Dennis Haynes<d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Most RV supplies sell the stuff. Liquid dish detergent works just fine also. > > > Keep in mind that if you had a fairly large leak and got the mercaptan > odorant (or however it is spelled onto something), that smell will linger > for a real long time. Think Skunk. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rocket J Squirrel [mailto:camping.elliott@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 6:33 PM > To: Dennis Haynes; Vanagon Mailing List > Subject: Re: propane terms -- getting it right > > On 9/2/2009 2:12 PM Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> If the propane service tech needs any explanation to find a leak you need >> another tech. > > Oh, I just want to get the terms right so I don't come off sounding more > like a nincompoop than I truly am. > >> That bleeder thing is known as the tank bleeder or liquid level port. >> >> Look for leaks yourself with soapy water or you can buy a leak detecting >> solution. > > Love to, on one leg and crutches right now until this broken foot heals. > But my son might be able to lend a hand, er, pair of legs and eyes. In > what kind of shop might someone find that wondrous leak detecting solution? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > Bend, OR > KG6RCR > |
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