gas connection leak
I have a gas cylinder connection, for the past few days there seems to be a leak in either the regulator or the connection to the rubber pipe. when I turn the regulator on I get a hissing sound followed by the smell of the gas. I have tried cutting the pipe a few inches from the previous connection and reconnecting, replacing the clamp and even replacing the cylinder but the smell of the leak still comes.
Maybe I am doing something wrong, I need someone who can come and check this. Maybe it is a problem with the regulator itself (regulator is around 2 years old) but I dont want to buy a new one till I am sure where the problem is.
Is there anyone who has had a similar problem? Is there any contact who can fix this problem? The truck guy from where I buy the cylinder is not willing to come home and check.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Regulator is around QR45 and you can buy it from most Waqod Petrol stations.
Thanks a ton guys, for your suggestions. I tried "feeling" the leak but was not able to do so. Will definitely try the soap test. My problem is not about buying a new regulator, the problem is I am not sure I know how to fix the regulator to the pipe PERFECTLY. If I buy a regulator, they will not come home and fix it for me? I want someone who can come home and guarantee a fix.
Another thing, the clamps you get at the supermarkets/hardware stores do not fit the pipe (too small even when expanded to the fullest), so I am using a thick copper wire to grip the pipe to the regulator like a clamp (tightened using a plier). Maybe that is the problem. How do you guys do it? How old are your regulators?
Thanks
check with soup solutin. If from regulator, replace it. And if from cylinder, call the company truck and replace the cylinder. Bu take care, let gas not accumulate in your kitchen. It is really dangerous.
Suggestions:
1) there are two ways of locating the leak
a) spray soapy water on every connections or fittings (leak will create bubbles)
b) 'feel' the leak using your bare hands by placing it close to fittings and connections
2) try replacing the hose with a new one
3) ensure the tightness of your connections (clamp etc...)
4) ensure that all knobs of your stove are in closed position before you switched on the regulator
Good Luck!
I'm not sure how much the regulator is. But definetly it's cheaper than somebody comming to check it.