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Leak propane tank regulator

time2012/07/09

Security issue
Regulatory bodies or other parts of the propane tank leak may cause the pressure, the results may range from the low efficiency of the heating explosion. In Tucson, Arizona, June 2011 KGUN television reported that the explosion in the townhouse. Homeowners to leave a propane barbecue hot dogs, and return fire. The station's website that: "Investigators suspect propane tank leak, resulting in the rapid spread of fire,". Damage due to fire caused by regulatory agencies, researchers can not determine the tank or hose problem. "

Regulator parts
Propane regulator consists of three parts: a vent, liquefied petroleum gas ( Lpg ) - regulator diaphragm and liquefied petroleum gas ( Lpg ) regulator valves. Vent to release pressure in the tank, regulator to "breathe" during the operation. The diaphragm of the liquefied petroleum gas, propane Tan is a flexible rubber disc, you will find the changes and adjustments of these pressure fluctuations back to the correct traffic. "Pressure relief valve to back up the other two systems, to put it into action. any type of pressure problems should enter the adjustment. Adjustment holes to plug or internal may endanger these parts, and lead to propane leak.

Looking for leaks
In his Motley RV repair site, Master Certified RV Technician Gary Motley Overview, three propane Lpg Regulators test. Two of which are standard maintenance screening. Your regulator checks to determine in any case, it is allowed to exceed 14 WCI water column inches] to enter the propane distribution system, an annual lock test. "Working pressure system checks to ensure that the regulator is appropriate in the course of pressure. While regulatory agencies may be the tank system is running at maximum efficiency, Motley warning, "there may be leaks."