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Review on πŸ”’ Enhanced Safety with GasStop Propane 100% Emergency Shut-Off Device for RV ACME Type Connections by Lagant Wardrick

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Buy it. It could save your life

We RV enthusiasts love our propane gas. Attached to the front of our trailer or mounted under our RV, this LPG tank provides power to cook, heat water, cool our fridge and fuel our stove. Life on the street wouldn't be the same without him. But propane can also be dangerous. So we have a propane detector inside to check for leaks and we replace it every five years as needed to ensure we can be notified of the problem. But what about those other, unexpected events that could put us in danger? An accident or a gnawing rodent can rupture the rubber hose that connects our tank to our propane line and equipment. In this case, most modern tanks would stop 80% of the leak. But the remaining 20% is enough to blow up and burn a van in minutes. This is where GasStop takes over. Installed between the cylinder vent valve and the rest of our system, the GasStop instantly stops ALL propane from being released into the air. GasStop is inexpensive and easy to install. An observant tourist reading clear instructions can do it on their own. No professional installation required. Whenever a serious leak activates the GasStop and saves our lives and property, we say a silent "thank you" to the inventor and head to our favorite RV dealer to fix the damage. Once repaired, we simply press the GasStop knob four times to reset it, allowing the propane to flow freely again. So now we have GasStop protecting us from serious leaks and destruction. But what about a small, slow leak? Well, GasStop isn't designed to shut off flow on slow, less catastrophic leaks. But it can detect them and let you know if a small amount of propane is leaking anywhere throughout your system. Before GasStop, these small leaks could only be detected by certified technicians with specialized equipment. Here's how it works. First, turn off the master valve on your tank and note the position of the GasStop gauge, which shows the amount of propane gas remaining in the tank. Wait a few minutes and look at the GasStop dial again. If the needle drops to a lower reading, this indicates a gas leak somewhere in your system. The time it takes for the needle to empty indicates the extent of the leak. A rapid drop in, say, ten minutes means you need to fix the problem immediately. A slower fall means less leakage. Now, whether fast or slow, close the main valve on the tank and open the windows to air out the RV. It's best to let the pros take it from here to find and fix the leak. Any propane leak is unacceptable and will cause serious problems. Now that you have the fuel stop facts, let me assure you that it works as advertised. I installed one on my RV and disconnected the regulator on purpose to cause a large leak. Bang... The gas stop went off and shut off the propane supply in less than a second. Then I tried a little leak test and to my surprise I succeeded. Being a bit nimble and very careful with propane, I tested myself a bit. After disabling the main tank valve, I removed the GasStop, pointed my phone camera at the tank valve opening and took a picture. The picture showed a small black foreign object lodged in the valve connector threads. It turned out to be a piece of rubber gasket that was left over when the regulator was replaced a few weeks ago. So I removed it and wiped the area with alcohol on a cotton swab. After reconnecting the gas plug, I tried the slow leak test again. This time the needle stayed in place. He never moved. I am now confident that not only am I safe from major leaks, but that my entire propane system is tight and leak free. So for advice I refer you to the rubric. Buy... It could save your life. In fact, I love it so much I bought one of the other GasStop models for my 20 pound tank that powers my outdoor grill.

Pros
  • Gas welder
Cons
  • Long delivery time