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In The Dog House
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Ok how do i find a small, slow propane leak? I have tried soapy water, and a sniff test but still can't tell. It takes about 5-7 days but it leaked a full tank.
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ksg5000
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If it were me I would take the rig down to the propane dealer (commercial supplier not local gas station) and have them find the leak -- if they find it quick I suspect they won't even charge you.
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halibutman214
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If you leaked a full tank in 5-7 days I would not classify that a slow leak. I would think if it were inside there is little doubt you would smell it. They make some leak tec stuff that will stay on the fittings much longer than water. I would try that. I believe they make a fitting you can screw on your hose and you can pressurize the line with air.
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Jackthewonderdog
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It may not be the tank or the fittings, try turning off the tank value. If the leak stops, it maybe an appliance or hose along the way.
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I don't think it is inside. I think i would be able to smell it. I took a second look and I THINK its coming from the quick disconnnect for the grill. Which would be why i can't get bubbles out of it. I can smell it if take the 'dust' cap off of it. anyone else have trouble with them leaking?
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smkettner
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Get a propane sniffer or get down to a propane dealer.
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I am going to get a sniffer for $30~$50 its a tool i have been wanting to pick up.
I am going to cap off the quick connect and sniff away.
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gbopp
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I have a propane leak also, I went to the local propane dealer. They said they do not work on RV's and told me to go to an RV dealer.
Apparently not all propane dealers work on RV's.
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Jersey Shore
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We had a similar slow leak and it turned out to be the regulator.
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mlts22
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I like using a propane wand. It works and helps me find the general area so i don't have to slap soapy water everywhere (and wipe it off, as soapy water will corrode things.)
When using it, I call it the Zippo test. Keeps the area clear around my rig.
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