Flying Finn Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 I noticed a propane smell at my regulator today and traced it to the regulator vent. Was leaking enough to produce a small flame ( I know a lighter is a bad way to test for leaks). The daily temps are only in the 70's and we are at 600' above sea level along the greatest of Great Lakes. Is this a typical amount of propane to leak from the vent? Is it time to replace it (10 years old)? Thanks Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Replace it sooner is best, You should never ever have a leak that can produce a flame. Quote Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Devilishjim said: Replace it sooner is best, You should never ever have a leak that can produce a flame. Or use any flame to find a leak. Can't believe you used a lighter to find it. ? Edited July 10, 2017 by jc2 Quote 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire 4304-Spartan Chassis-Cummins ISL 425hp-2013 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Towed-SKP# 120487-FMCA #402879- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) I met a guy that used a flame to find a leak on his BBQ 3 months after he found it. His eyelashes and most of his hair had grown back but one of eyebrows was missing and his nose, cheeks and forehead were spotted with dark brown skin. Luckily his glasses saved his eyes. Edit: I use soap/water but I've found a leak detector liquid works better because the bubbles hang around longer. Edited July 11, 2017 by J-T Quote 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Try so soap next time. Little sprayer bottle works great. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscans Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 This vent is to allow pressure equalization across the regulator diaphragm and ANY propane leak here is an indication of regulator failure. I would recommend turning off the gas bottles immediately and getting the regulator replaced before turning them back on. The diaphragm could rupture at any time and generate a real serious (read large) leak that could lead to bad things happening! mike Quote Happy Trails, Florida Mike EXPERTS AREN'T!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 9 hours ago, mscans said: This vent is to allow pressure equalization across the regulator diaphragm and ANY propane leak here is an indication of regulator failure. I would recommend turning off the gas bottles immediately and getting the regulator replaced before turning them back on. The diaphragm could rupture at any time and generate a real serious (read large) leak that could lead to bad things happening! Very good answer. Please do take Mike's advice before you have a major disaster! Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Finn Posted July 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks all for your input. I have turned off the tanks and have a new regulator on order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBAUGHMAN2008 Posted July 9, 2021 Report Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 7/11/2017 at 2:20 AM, mscans said: This vent is to allow pressure equalization across the regulator diaphragm and ANY propane leak here is an indication of regulator failure. I would recommend turning off the gas bottles immediately and getting the regulator replaced before turning them back on. The diaphragm could rupture at any time and generate a real serious (read large) leak that could lead to bad things happening! mike This is the second leak on one of these dual stage regulators that ive have in the last 8mths. Do they fail this often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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