propex heater safety check /serrvice operation

Post by **gti mad man** » 29 Jan 2008, 17:52

Got a red box propex with my van where do i start with it safety cleaning etc

wiki doesnt have much of an entry for them>

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jan 2008, 18:19

they are meant to be maintenance free

mine hasn't been opened since it was fitted 21 years ago

why do you think it needs cleaning?

Post by **gti mad man** » 29 Jan 2008, 18:21

sorry being a newbie again well i relay dotn know where to start

give it a go if it starts and works leave it or are they worth getign serviced?

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jan 2008, 18:27

if you are (rightly) concerned about the safety of the appliance then get a corgi registered person to check it out

Post by **jed the spread** » 29 Jan 2008, 20:22

gti mad man wrote:i relay dotn know where to start

sleep in it

jed

Post by **gti mad man** » 29 Jan 2008, 20:29

jed the spread wrote:
gti mad man wrote:i relay dotn know where to start

sleep in it

jed

nooooooooo full rebuild etc first:P

Post by **darius72** » 29 Jan 2008, 20:36

Jed's right

Take the van away, sleep in it! you will find out what you need or want to do with it then.

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jan 2008, 22:00

don't fix what ain't broke....or you'll be missing out on years of camping and fun

Post by **Rozzo** » 30 Jan 2008, 00:20

switch it onto hot and see if heat comes out. if it does its ok,, if it doesn't turn the gas on

Post by **simple** » 30 Jan 2008, 00:38

If you bought the villa 3 from your previous listings what's with the full rebuild. As jed said sleep in it, cook in it, have fun with it as things will invariable break along the way then fix em. Life's too short

As for the heater, they run and run but if it's peace of mind get it checked by a corgi.

Post by **kombi** » 30 Jan 2008, 17:51

gti mad man wrote:Got a red box propex with my van where do i start with it safety cleaning etc

wiki doesnt have much of an entry for them>

Simple enough,
If it hasn't been run for a while or if your are unsure
check the electrical connections where they go into the heater espesialy if the heater is under the van as some converters used to put them there

and they use those horrible chock connectors ( it would be wise to change them at this point and ensure that you have good electical contact)

Turn the gas on and follow the gas pipe and at each connector put some washing up liguid at each joint if it bubbles ,you have a leak so tighten it

If not bingo turn the heater on and enjoy

Post by **mikey9** » 30 Jan 2008, 21:52

As well as the washing up liquid trick on the connection to the propex (although this is in the back corner of the most inaccessible cupboard since innacessable cupboards were invented by Autoleeper - on my back with a mirror and a torch......)- I got an LPG detector (12v) that I have wired into the Leisure battery - turn it on at night (just in case there is a leak from anywhere).

tis a belt and braces/piece of mind approach as if I suspect anything wrong I will go to the local caravan centre to get it checked out

Post by **gti mad man** » 30 Jan 2008, 23:22

cheers guys yup the red box is under the van so basiclay check pipes check electricla conectors thats it

Post by **shepster** » 01 Feb 2008, 08:21

jed the spread wrote:
gti mad man wrote:i relay dotn know where to start

sleep in it

jed

.......and if you wake up in the morning it's ok!

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