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oire
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# Posted: 25 Sep 2022 06:22pm
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I am looking For a battery powered propane detector. I can find 12v with battery back up, but I would like one that is on 9v or AA or similar. Any idea on if this creature exsists?
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travellerw
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# Posted: 25 Sep 2022 07:25pm
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I hope someone comments and proves me wrong, but I don't think one exists. They draw tons of power and just can't run off a battery.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 25 Sep 2022 08:18pm
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The one in my bought new rv didnt last but 3 years. Looking on rv forums early failure seems common.
LP is heavier than air so it settles, and it smells. Do the soapy water connections test regular and the sniff test whenever you enter. Cabin LP wont have near the connection-loosening issues of rv's that travel.
How many homes have Nat Gas or LP detectors? It isnt required here, maybe where you are?
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oire
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2022 07:00am
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I haven’t been able to find one that is only powered by an Internal battery.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2022 09:02am
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I got a 12v one for the cottage as I had no sense of smell and often go alone
I could not find a battery one and from my research they draw up to 1amp so they wouldn’t last long if you could
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paulz
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2022 10:20am - Edited by: paulz
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I have a handheld one if that's what you're talking about. AA batteries, a flexible stalk to point right at pipe joints. I'm away today, can pull it out tomorrow. it will go off anywhere in the cabin if there is a big enough leak.
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travellerw
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2022 10:54am
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Quoting: paulz I have a handheld one if that's what you're talking about. AA batteries, a flexible stalk to point right at pipe joints. I'm away today, can pull it out tomorrow. it will go off anywhere in the cabin if there is a big enough leak
That is a great point.. There are monitors used in the oilfield that are battery powered. They are called "4 head monitors". They might work for Oire!
I would look at auctions as they are often sold in lots. I have seen a lot of 10 sell for as low as $40..
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ICC
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# Posted: 26 Sep 2022 01:55pm
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We have s Klein sniffer with the sen sor on a flexible shaft or wand. An excellent tool. It has detected the smallest of leaks in very difficult to access points. Easier to use than soapy water for sure plus it sniffs in the rain. . Expensive if only for occasional use though. Some on Amazon, Ebay, etc for $30-35. We've compared 2 to the Klein. The Klein is more sensitive but not by much. No idea how the lifespan compares though.
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BrennenThomas312
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# Posted: 20 Oct 2022 11:36pm
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This RV propane detector from MTI Industries is part of the Safe T Alert 30 Series, designed for the harsh RV environment. I love the 12-volt setup as there are no dead or missing batteries to replace. The gas detector produces an audible noise at 85 decibels, which is about as loud as a lawn mower. Even when I get out of my RV, I can still hear the alarm loud and clear. My favorite is the silence button because it allows me to silence the alarm when the RV
is oxygenated.
I'm also very happy with the large faceplate and tiny body because those designs hide the rough cutouts.
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 24 Oct 2022 10:55am
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Quoting: travellerw I hope someone comments and proves me wrong, but I don't think one exists. They draw tons of power and just can't run off a battery.
We use 4 gas meters at work regularly. They come in a variety of forms, but all small handheld battery powered devices. You can get passive, or active (pumped intake) meters - both run off batteries. Anywhere from 12-24 hrs of runtime on the internal lithium batteries.
Get ready to shell out the big $$ to get one though, these industrial ones are $600-1500+ each. I borrow one when the need arises.
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