Robbo Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Never had the gas checked by the Ferry Operator in the past 30 years. Returning to the OP's problem: 1) An electrically operated gas shut-off system at the tank outlet would appear to be the neatest solution. However, how do you prove to Eurotunnel staff this is actually working, as inferred by StuartO. This could be proved by demonstrating that no gas was present at the hob but even that may not convince them. 2) A mechanical turning off of the gas isolation valve at the tank is the ONLY guaranteed solution IMO. However, there is no inference in Eurotunnel rules that this cannot be achieved by a mechanical extension attached to the original valve cock. A possible (relatively cheap solution) would be to connect a metal rod (with adaptor) to the gas cock through a hole made in the surrounding cover plate. The rod would then connect to a 90 degree gearbox. A further rod (connected to the gearbox) would exit the side of the van with a handle mounted on the end. Turn the handle clockwise to close the valve and anticlockwise to open the valve. Simples !!! Patent pending, haha !!! They don't call me Heath Robinson for noffin B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I am very impressed that the readers of this site takes this matter seriously. And never forget to close the cooking fire which is difficult to see at low setting. Since we are heading for hydrogen tanks and fuel cells remember the Zeppelin balloon who burnt out in 60 seconds. So many are afraid about this. But that will be the future and green. The zeppelin got fired by the engines but the burning cloud was above them and the drop out in panic. Your propane in your motor home burns out every thing below his weight level. If in confined spaces also natural gas you can have a explosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Your gas valve nearest to the gas container should be closed by hand or a tool even in stress conditions. The same as your gas lines in your street that tool has trapo stress entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Robbo - 2017-01-15 3:17 PM...................Patent pending, haha !!! They don't call me Heath Robinson for noffin B-) Too late! See my post above of yesterday. Patent lodged. See you in court! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Brian Kirby - 2017-01-15 5:45 PM Robbo - 2017-01-15 3:17 PM...................Patent pending, haha !!! They don't call me Heath Robinson for noffin B-) Too late! See my post above of yesterday. Patent lodged. See you in court! :-D Yes, I'll grant you that, Brian. But my patent incorporates the essential rightangle gearbox so, no contest, don't waste your legal fees :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 This 2016 Auto-Sleepers Owners Forum thread discusses LPG tank gauges, correct orientation of the tank and switching off the gas supply to meet Eurotunnel requirements. http://www.autosleeper-ownersforum.com/t16593-gasit-gauge-reading-gas-volume-on-site The thread won’t be 100% relevant in Alan’s (snowies’s) case, as his motorhome is a Ducato X250-based bespoke conversion and (from his original posting’s description) his LPG tank’s installation differs from that employed by A-S on their PVC’s, but it may be of interest. Auto-Sleepers will soon be part of the Trigano Group and - with more funds becoming available - an innovative, but previously considered to be far too expensive, special ‘tool’ (photo attached) will be resurrected to facilitate turning off the outlet-valve on their LPG tanks. Motorhome magazines have reported that the tool will be offered as an option on the company’s forthcoming “Terminator” and “Apocalypse” ranges that will be exhibited at next month’s NEC Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Derek Uzzell - 2017-01-16 8:21 AM Motorhome magazines have reported that the tool will be offered as an option on the company’s forthcoming “Terminator” and “Apocalypse” ranges that will be exhibited at next month’s NEC Show. Very amusing Derek - I had to double check my calendar to make sure I hadn't been fast-forwarded to the beginning of April :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Apart from your gas bottle cocks which do not have a 90 degrees closure the other mostly near the cooking have this.Be sure you now the open- close position. And use your washing spray to detect leaking bubbles in that confined area.The gas will burn only at some conditions but that goes to far to explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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