Leaking Gas Cylinder (1 Viewer)

[Basildog]

We recently received a call from a concerned Motorhome owner who had gas escaping from his filler point in Europe , so after being given the relevant information about removing the cylinder from the Motorhome ,also being told to empty it safely before travelling.
Call today to say he’s arrived home safely
Here’s what he decided to do , he first tries a Marigold glove finger on the filler elbow of the cylinder that he hasn’t emptied as instructed, that blows off too quickly so he now tries a complete new Marigold glove
Not wanting to leave his cylinder in Europe or miss his booked crossing he travels to ( yes this is completely true ) the tunnel, fits the Marigold glove and embarks his Motorhome onto the train through the tunnel.
He proudly tells us how well the tunnel is ventilated and how it wouldn’t be a problem. , he did say that the glove was well blown up when he disembarked

 

[BikerGraham]

We recently received a call from a concerned Motorhome owner who had gas escaping from his filler point in Europe , so after being given the relevant information about removing the cylinder from the Motorhome ,also being told to empty it safely before travelling.
Call today to say he’s arrived home safely
Here’s what he decided to do , he first tries a Marigold glove finger on the filler elbow of the cylinder that he hasn’t emptied as instructed, that blows off too quickly so he now tries a complete new Marigold glove
Not wanting to leave his cylinder in Europe or miss his booked crossing he travels to ( yes this is completely true ) the tunnel, fits the Marigold glove and embarks his Motorhome onto the train through the tunnel.
He proudly tells us how well the tunnel is ventilated and how it wouldn’t be a problem. , he did say that the glove was well blown up when he disembarked

Yes , they walk among us. Unfortunately

 

[dunnah01]

You can't fix stupid

 

[DavidG58]

So do we presume it was the cylinder leaking not the filler point which I took to be on the side of the motorhome?

 

[funflair]

So do we presume it was the cylinder leaking not the filler point which I took to be on the side of the motorhome?

So now I have this image of a giant Marigold glove extending from the side of a van as it tries onto squeeze on the tunnel train, thank goodness we are going by ferry next trip

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[Basildog]

So do we presume it was the cylinder leaking not the filler point which I took to be on the side of the motorhome?

It’s often both the filler point and the cylinder or tank that leak , through both NRV’s , normally caused by dirt in the filler point , which is why we stress the importance of immediate replacement of a lost filler cap and to cover straight away to prevent dirt and debris from entering.
Although very rare we have had a few extremely embarrassed customers that have had several fire engines and police closing the road after leaks on a garage forecourt.
For obvious reasons they immediately call the emergency services.

 

[Spriddler]

So now I have this image of a giant Marigold glove extending from the side of a van as it tries onto squeeze on the tunnel train, thank goodness we are going by ferry next trip

My image was of Dell boy's dolls inflating in his Trotter van.

 

[funflair]

My image was of Dell boy's inflatable dolls in his Trotter van.

Oh yes they don't make em like that anymore.

 

[Odd job]

He should be protected for endangering the train. He won't of course, but he should be.

 

[L' Hobo]

So now I have this image of a giant Marigold glove extending from the side of a van as it tries onto squeeze on the tunnel train, thank goodness we are going by ferry next trip

I used the ferry every trip, I can swim fairly well.

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[Landy Andy]

The glove won’t be big enough for such a long crossing as the ferry. So luckily he was on the tunnel as its only half an hour rather than half a day.

 

[Tonks]

Peoples casual approach to gas safety often astounds me. The number of times I see DIY home built vans with obviously dangerous installations, posted online proudly, is genuinely frightening. Mind you, I wasn't that impressed by the large professional converter who had a very expensive show van at the NEC which appeared to have no drop out holes in any of the drawers under gas connections.

 

[L' Hobo]

The glove won’t be big enough for such a long crossing as the ferry. So luckily he was on the tunnel as its only half an hour rather than half a day.

But it's part of the experience, not stuck in a bloody hole like a blind mole!

 

[Odd job]

I used the ferry every trip, I can swim fairly well.

I'm happy in the tunnel, Mrs. Odd is Irish and good with a shovel

 

[Landy Andy]

But it's part of the experience, not stuck in a bloody hole like a blind mole!

Yeah. A couple of hundred school kids in a metal box afloat for 6hours will always be an experience.

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[L' Hobo]

Yeah. A couple of hundred school kids in a metal box afloat for 6hours will always be an experience.

There not allowed in the bar!

PS. Where are you going for 6hrs, it always used to be 4hrs?

 

[Lenny HB]

Yeah. A couple of hundred school kids in a metal box afloat for 6hours will always be an experience.

Suffered that on a 24 hour crossing to Sweden booked dxelux cabins the next time.

 

[cyberyacht]

Oh yes they don't make em like that anymore.

I never knew that inflatable dolls were LPG powered.

 

[funflair]

Peoples casual approach to gas safety often astounds me. The number of times I see DIY home built vans with obviously dangerous installations, posted online proudly, is genuinely frightening. Mind you, I wasn't that impressed by the large professional converter who had a very expensive show van at the NEC which appeared to have no drop out holes in any of the drawers under gas connections.

I think it's fair to say that the German vans have a different approach than UK built, certainly ours doesn't have the holes that our caravan had, but there again our house doesn't either.

 

[nicholsong]

I never knew that inflatable dolls were LPG powered.

You get a bigger bang for your buck.

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[Minxy]

I'm happy in the tunnel, Mrs. Odd is Irish and good with a shovel

You'd better be good to her then otherwise she'll use it in several different ways, likely painful to you and the final use being to dig a very long deep hole for a certain Mr Odd ...

 

[Minxy]

You get a bigger bang for your buck.

OMG ... the amount of double entendres you can 'imagine' from that phrase will keep some funsters up for hours!

NB: by 'up' mean awake!

 

[Barclaybasher]

I have never used the tunnel without the gas bottle being checked by tunnel staff.....

Not actually seen......

Not sure if I believe the story.....

 

[gus-lopez]

There not allowed in the bar!

PS. Where are you going for 6hrs, it always used to be 4hrs?

2 for me.

 

[jumar]

Idiots and unfortunate people kept me busy during my Fire Service career....
Idiots caused the problems and unfortunate people suffered the consequences..

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