propex-gas smell ?

[jeffdub]

fitted my new propex over the weekend and noticed when i switch it on theres the smell of gas , followed the instructions pushed the switch to the left then turned the thermostat dial and it fires up ok but the first 20 seconds before it fires it seems to be purging pure gas is this normal ? cheers jeff

[lloydy]

You shouldn't smell gas, will mean something is not right.

[Oldiebut goodie]

Time for soapy water to check all joints, definitely should be no smell of gas. Explosion risk so don't fire it up until you have found the source.
Brand new or new to you?

[jeffdub]

brand new never been used

[jeffdub]

seems to be coming from the gas bottle or regulator going to swap to propane anyway so i,ll order a new propane and regulator and se how it goes , thanks for your advice guys

[Oldiebut goodie]

Check all the joints that you have made - is it hard wired ie copper pipe with compression joints or rubber hose?

[pictonroad]

I put my propex in myself with hard lines and it's really easy to get a slight leak on a joint. I highly recommend a can of leakage detector spray , it's only a fiver and much easier than soapy water. Take your time and cover each joint and slowly tighten them all until you're happy with all the joints.

The one into the back of the propex had to be tightened all the way until flush.

Just be methodical and don't rush, you shouldn't smell any gas at all anywhere