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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve_c on February 11, 2012, 04:42:42 pm

Title: Propex Heaters
Post by: Steve_c on February 11, 2012, 04:42:42 pm

I was told that if they got wet, they would just break?
To all that have them fitted, how or who did fit them? and can you remove the gas bottle? as i don't want the bottle permanently fitted.
So in a nut shell can the heater be fitted and the bottle connected up as required? Thanks

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Spruce on February 11, 2012, 05:36:17 pm

Most appliances, including this Propex heater are connected up to a gas bottle with a regulator. The way we used to change a gas bottle was to turn the gas bottle valve off and undo the regulator.

The older regulators that I am familiar with had a cone shaped nose with an O Ring type seal to prevent the gas leaking at the coupling. Now whether unscrewing the regulator everyday to remove the gas bottle is an acceptable industry standard I don't know. It would concern me that the continual unscrewing and tighting the regulator would/could cause premature seal failure with unimaginable results if the gas started leaking.

I did see a caravan for sale recently that had an outside tent. They had also fitted an on/off gas supply tap with a barb that a gas cooker/appliance could be coupled to. Looking at the setup, I would image that the user would just push the connector hose onto the barb, turn the tap on and light his appliance. I wasn't happy with that.

Whatever, I would prefer to get a vapour gas tank fitted inside the van, say behind the seats , with an outside filler to meet gas installation regulations. You shouldn't then have issues with carrying a 'loose' gas bottle in the van.

I don't have gas, but if I did, that is the way I would go.

Obviously they are not designed to work under water, but these would be "splash proof", meaning that if the odd drop of water dropped on them it wouldn't matter. It would probably be wise to protect them with a purpose made plywood box if you were worried.

Spruce

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2012, 05:52:04 pm

gaz bottles can easily be removed i fitted
mine , myself as when its freezing
i drive wiv it on
its easy to keep dry its mounted on the rear
wheel arch ;)

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Steve_c on February 11, 2012, 06:34:22 pm

Gav any chance of some pictures please?.

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2012, 07:14:02 pm

is that yr email on ya profile
il borrow our young uns ipod n send you sum
my iphone wont send pics for sum reason  ;)
itl be tomorrow

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Steve_c on February 11, 2012, 08:12:12 pm

Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2012, 07:14:02 pm

is that yr email on ya profile
il borrow our young uns ipod n send you sum
my iphone wont send pics for sum reason  ;)
itl be tomorrow

Yes mate thanks very much.

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 11, 2012, 08:25:31 pm

steve they r v/easy to fit m8
then they just wire to the battery
i use my 2nd pump battery  ;)

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2012, 02:33:55 pm

steve u got mail  ;)

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Steve_c on February 12, 2012, 02:36:26 pm

Thanks mate. I will let you know how i get on.

Title: Re: Propex Heaters
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2012, 02:45:23 pm

as iv said theres two for sale on ere ;)