andy mccord Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I replaced my standard gas pipe lead with a stainless steel one this weekend, but i noticed on the original one there is a elbow that has a green button on it that when pressed a slight sound of gas moving can be heard, this item will not mate up with my new steel one, so I have just fixed it direct from the reg to the bottle, is this likely to cause me any problems? Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy mccord Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 heres a picture of the offending item, the green button on the end of the pipe, if anyone can help? http://www.trumauk.com/files/images/Secumotion.jpg ed due to clap spellin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Sorry couldn't make the link work? Have you tried asking the manufacturers / suppliers / dealers - they should know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Andy, From what I've read on recent posts a 'Secumotion' is a device which cuts off the supply of gas if a pipe or hose is fractured. You press the green button to reset it. I believe it is a legal requirement in certain countries to allow the use of gas appliances whilst on the move. Try Googling 'Secumotion' for more info. I'm sure others will be along with more info later. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Andy Keithl is correct. Truma's DriveSafe/SecuMotion system comprises a special gas-hose and a special regulator. Replacing the Truma 'push button' hose with a hose having a different design means that the resultant system will (presumably) no longer comply with the regulations DriveSafe/SecuMotion is intended to meet. I don't believe changing the hose will cause you any practical problems, though (in principle at least) having the 'wrong' hose might make you legally vulnerable if you ran your motorhome's gas-heater while travelling in countries (like France) that have specific rules about doing this unless technically approved equipment is fitted to the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy mccord Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 thankyou people for your replies, i was concerned it was some sort of bleed valve, been away this weekend to rosedale abbey and no probs with the gas supply many thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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