LPG Gas Leak Detectors

[coopec]

We've got lpg and CO alarms, but I wouldn't put all that much faith in them.
They rely on components which are not rated to 100% humidity.
Many boats are very humid inside while they're shut up during the week.

The main thing to rely on is proper installation and regular checks to know that the system is sound.
Plus common sense in operation, don't use the cooker without some ventilation etc.

Thanks for that advice

My yacht has a cored hull and deck and has X6 dorade vents so the yacht never gets humid (at least where I am located). But of course it is a marine environment and something rated for house or caravan (mobile home) is going to have hard time on a boat. I'll make sure the ones I get have a test button.

I agree 100% you must have a proper installation of motor/generator exhaust and LPG installation. A yacht with a leaky exhaust would be like a gas chamber.

 

[coopec]

on detection of lpg solenoid shuts off gas supply and alarm sounds. 1 sniffer is in bilge the other behind stove incase wind blows out burner

Thanks for that.

I have installed a bilge blower and plan to put an alarm in the bilge as well.

 

[Yngmar]

When you say " second one from top" do you mean the one priced at $21.09 pictured in comment #1 above?

Yup. The sensor inside is a MQ-6: Propane, Butane, Methane Gas Sensor Module – MQ-6 – NightShade Electronics

 

[coopec]

Yup. The sensor inside is a MQ-6: Propane, Butane, Methane Gas Sensor Module – MQ-6 – NightShade Electronics

Thanks Yngmar

I'll order one tomorrow. I ordered a CO detector earlier today