equifan
Central AL
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My propane gas leak detector keeps going off, so an unofficial test was to shut off the propane tank & ventilate unit well. My thinking is: if there truly is a leak in the system, the propane in the lines should have already leaked out by now and the alarm should quit going off at some point. Well, needless to say, the alarm keeps going off, trailer is just sitting there right now not being used. So, I know i need to take it in to get my lines tested.... but in the meantime, do these alarms have a lifespan?
Thanks in advance!
KK & the Muttley crew (4 Boxers)
'04 Dodge 3500HO, 2 x 4 LB, 6 sp std. tran.
Triple Dog by Bully Dog
B&W gooseneck companion 18K
'04 Prowler Regal AX6 365FLTS Fiver
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sbmowrey
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I have 1993 and it still works fine.
2002 GMC 3500 DRW 4x4 8.1/al
1993 40ft Spinnaker 2 slides/3axles
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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The average is 4 years, my Jayco is 4 years old next month, and guess what just died last week! They say 4 to 5 years, I tryed to use some canned air to blow out the sensor, it worked another week and died again...screeching like a banshee! I have a new one on order from Ebay...
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tandkj
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The problem is a weak battery or electic charge going to the unit. This causes the alarm. Look at the unit. If the green light is on there is nothing wrong with the unit, if there is a red or yellow/orange light the unit is bad. Come into the shop I'm working at and I'll replace it. I'm in Sheridan, WY.
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equifan
Central AL
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Green light is on (red while going off)...
Thanks, but I can't come to your shop -- can't afford fuel from Alabama 
Yep, screeching like a banshee -- wonder how often it goes off when I'm at work and my 'retired' dog is alone in camper -- not fun for her!
Guess I need to find time to take it in, huh?
KK
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jamway
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Ours started doing just like yours when it was a little less than two years old. I talked to someone with the company that made it and he said about two or three years was the life of most of them. He gave me a return number and I sent it in and got a new one in a few days. So far so good.
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2004 2500 CTD HO LB 4X4 auto
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equifan
Central AL
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Thanks for the info....
Saw this on Camping world website, I guess they do have a lifespan, though I'm not yet convinced mine is going bad...
"SAFE TRIP TIP
As you know many products on your RV have a replacement or maintenance schedule dependent on miles or years. This SAFE T.R.I.P. TIP pertains to your Carbon Monoxide, Propane and Smoke Alarms. The useful life of Carbon Monoxide Alarms is 5 years. Smoke Alarms have a 10 year useful life. Update to current technologies and revised UL design and operational standards.
REPLACE ANY CO AND PROPANE ALARMS/DETECTORS IF;
The CO Alarm/Detector is over 5 years old.*
The Propane Alarm/Detector is over 5 years old.
The Alarm/Detector that fails to test properly."
Thanks again,
KK
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equifan
Central AL
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Oh, and forgot to mention earlier.... battery is showing a full charge on my unit.
KK
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GeeksRUs
Sundre Alberta
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If I'm not mistaken certain things can set it off:
aerosol spray
paint fumes
PET HAIRS
etc
Your manual should spell this out & indicate how to remedy.
EH!
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2008 Big Horn 3400RL
2003 F350, PowerStroke, 4x4, SuperCab, LongBox, SWB
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Rick P.
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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Ammonia will poison these sensors, too. Keep the Windex bottle far away and be careful when you spray it on your windows ...
Rick
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