Comments on: LP Appliances- flame safety devices

By: James Henley

James Henley — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:02:01 +0000

the lp tank on my leftside of camper doesnt work for some reason .The tank is full and have tried different tank .I think it might be the auto switch over valve,This camper is 2 yrs old but have never run low enough on lp touse the other tank

By: Stephen Dover

Stephen Dover — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:24:49 +0000

Hello Chris,

My brother Ben thinks you are full of it but likes your photo, he has a diploma in gas diagnosis witch he only got to pull the chicks, and the rest of the time he has his hand on it.

Keep up the good work and remember its all about you my son and maybe the coroner.

By: Chris Bryant

Chris Bryant — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:11:02 +0000

Hi Stephen,
I’m not sure why I’m not under “Authors” any more (I’m probably not posting enough ), but my brief bio is still at my about page, but briefly, I’m master certified by the RVIA (and have been for over 10 years), and have factory training by pretty much every major applicance maker- Atwood, Suburban, Norcold, Dometic, etc.

–Chris

By: Stephen Dover

Stephen Dover — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:25:44 +0000

Hello Chris,

Are you qualified to give technical information and advise on gas appliance?

And if so I do not see your qualifications listed.

May god be with you my son.

Kind Regards Stephen Dover

By: Scott Sherman

Scott Sherman — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:35:43 +0000

Hi Chris. I appreciate the information you have provided.
My situation involves an older furnace . . . a Mission furnace from a 1952 Airstream.

I have replaced the regulator, control valve and am installing a thermopilot shut-off valve to make sure that when the pilot light goes out the propane is shut-off. The interesting situation is that the control valve has an electrical connection that goes to the pilot light and the thermopilot has a heat sensative tubing or thermocouple.

Which do I use?

Do I need a new pilot light?

Any suggestions you might have for me would be appreciated.

It would probably be nice to get a new furnace but all of the other appliances are original and are working fine.

By: karen

karen — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:08:22 +0000

Hello, I have a 1975 Fleetwing. I know its old. Up until today, the hot water heat was working. Its made by American Appliance Mfg. Corp in Santa Monica California. Serial number 55205. I dont even know if they are still in existence. Anyway, The pilot lights and when you release the ?(push down button) to turn the dial to the “ON” position, the flame goes out. Any ideas? Thanks

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:24 +0000

Could you advise me what the problem that I have recently encountered could be. I have an older model Mor-Flo ARV-6 water heater that up until this weeken , has functioned properly. Last Friday, I ignited the pilot light and then turned the heater on. All worked fine until the middle of the night when it was discovered that the heater was off. I re-light the pilot light then turn the heater back on. In the morning, again the unit was off. I light the pilot light but this time the heater would not ignite. After a few tries, there was a small flame burning on the heater, not the stronger one that heats the unit. The propane tanks are 3/4 full. What is the problem?

By: Pkunk

Pkunk — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:31:31 +0000

An interesting discovery! I was removing the bed platform in preparation for replacing the limit switch in the rear furnace when I saw a vent hose running down to the basement. I couldn’t see where it went so started exploring. After about 30 min. of peering into compartments & removing panels I found that it was a heated basement & the hose had been terminated straight down against the floor so that no air could exit. I repositioned the hose, anchored in place with a screw and washer and replaced the limit switch. The furnace now runs normally & I have a heated basement!

By: Clark

Clark — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:36:04 +0000

You did a fantastic job. This article is simple and easy to follow the instruction. (it would be nice if IRS would do the same on publication 17. Ha) Looking forward to read more article from you again.

By: Pkunk

Pkunk — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:00:11 +0000

Chris, thanks! I ordered new limit switches & installed the one in the front furnace. I couldn’t find any blockages & it runs normally now. The only thing that comes to mind is when I had it repaired In St. George, it was on a Sat. & maybe the proper switch wasn’t installed. Next, I’ll investigate replacing the one in the back furnace. Should be fun!