GAS BUBBLE TESTER

[wheelie67]

Quick question, boats have a bubble tester for the gas system so you can easily see if there's a leak.

Why don't motorhomes have them, or do some?

 

[Spriddler]

8mm Alde Marine/Boat Gas Leak Detector (Bubble Tester)

The Alde Marine Gas leak detector is designed to be connected close to the outlet side of the gas regulator. It then provides an instant visible check for leaks. Bubbles in the sightings chamber indicate a leak downstream of the bubble tester. Supplied complete with fluid. It may be used in...

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A gas leak on a boat is potentially far more dangerous on a boat. E.g. In the event of a fire at sea you can't run away.
I guess manufacturers don't fit them as standard due to the additional cost for a 'nice to have' component.
Maybe owners don't appreciate the benefit vs cost so don't retrofit. I haven't fitted one.

 

[TheBig1]

never seen one fitted to a van, but they do have holes (drop out vents) for escaping gas to vent. Put drop out vents on a boat and it would sink

 

[MisterB]

boats have them because lpg is heavier than air and would collect in the bottom of the boat, as there is nowhere for it to escape (boats tend to sink if they have holes in them apparently)

on motorhomes, there are usually low level vents to allow any leaking gas to be dispersed.

however, perhaps it might be a good idea to have them on motorhomes anyway, and check them when changing cylinder/or gassing up?

 

[Spriddler]

boats have them because lpg is heavier than air and would collect in the bottom of the boat, as there is nowhere for it to escape (boats tend to sink if they have holes in them apparently)

When I had my 30' sailing boat surveyed prior to selling it the surveyor insisted that I relocated my gas bottles to a sealed locker above the waterline and with a drain pipe leading to the outside of the hull. I did that, assuming that it was a regulation introduced after my boat had been built. It was highly inconvenient though.

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