Campervan Gas Safety Table of contentsCampervan gas safety.You can find an engineer on the gas safe register who is local to where you live. Government guidelines on campervan gas safety can be found here.Back to the conversion side.You should never carry more than two 10 litre gas cylinders at a time.You can find many different types online. When you are travelling around you should always [...]
Gas safety questions relating to mobile homes Sometimes be a little confusing to the gas user. Mobile Homes Gas Safety Questions Below are just a few questions we get asked. Question one: Do I need to have a gas safety inspection on my mobile home every year? This all depends on the park your mobile home is located in. Most mobile home parks now require you to have [...]
Table of contentsWhat is a changeover valve?LPG, otherwise known as liquid petroleum gas.So what changeover valve do you need?How do you choose the correct valve though?It's also good practice to use the OPSO version on all installations as a safety measure.Our top tip.The hoses that connect to the changeover valve should be replaced every five years, the changeover valve every ten years.Each gas[...]
How safe is your mobile home? Mobile Home Safety Table of contentsHow safe is your mobile home?So what is Mobile Home Safety?The above are all Mobile Home Safety issues.As we all know, carbon monoxide is a silent killer.Gas fires, just like water heaters, need ventilation to work safely.But it is restricting the airflow to the vents fitted to the floor of the mobile.The more people, the [...]
Changeover Valves Supplied and installed. Table of contentsWhat are changeover valves?Changeover valves can be either automatic or manual.These valves very rarely break but the occasional one will.The cabinet will protect the valve and hoses from the weather.To sum up, changeover valves need replacing every ten years.Safety must always come first over costs. What are changeover valves? [...]
LPG Installers Table of contentsFirst, what is LPG?LPG engineers are not the same as regular gas engineers.These gas qualifications have to be renewed every five years.A good way to find an LPG engineer is by vising the gas safe register.LPG installers are a rare breed, why you ask? First, what is LPG? LPG otherwise known as Liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane, it is a [...]
Table of contentsDon’t forget to follow this simple LPG safety advice when using LPG gas.What is LPG?Fixed appliancesPortable appliancesGuidance on gas cylindersLPG HosesReplace any hose that’s damaged or showing signs of wear, stiffness, or cracking.We hope this LPG safety advice helps you stay safe. You may be camping at a festival, taking to the waterways even enjoying a caravan break [...]
Table of contentsSo, who needs an LPG safety inspection?What is an LPG safety inspection?Who can carry out an LPG safety inspection?So, ensure the engineer can work on your LPG appliances. Having an annual LPG safety inspection is very important, sadly though this seems to get overlooked till something goes wrong. So, who needs an LPG safety inspection? Anyone you uses LPG as an [...]
Table of contentsHow often should your LPG pigtails and regulators be changed?The LPG pigtails should be replaced every five years without failThe inspection will include checking all pigtails and regulators for any signs of damage or wear.It’s a good idea to protect them from the sunlight by using some form of protective cover.Ask your LPG installer which one he would recommend.The worst [...]
Table of contentsWhat is LPG?LPG Mobile Home Gas SafetyService engineers must be qualified to work on your property type and the appliances.LPG Mobile Home Gas SafetyPortable appliancesLPG Mobile Home Gas Safety.Hoseskeep hoses clear of any hot surfaces. Whether you’re camping at a music festival, taking to the British waterways or even enjoying a caravan break. Always remember to follow [...]
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