propane detector fault

[Goneracin]

During our camping trip last weekend, we were woken up at 4:00 AM to our propane detector going off. It wasnt an alarm, the light was yellow indicating a fault. I checked all the systems, even shut the propane tanks off, it wouldnt stop. After about 3 hours with no way to stop it, being the first night of a 3 day trip, I took the panel off and cut the wire. Anyone have any idea what to do? I can re connect the wire and see what happens, but why did it fault in the first place?

[PushedAround]

Generally speaking, the detectors we use commercially go into a fault mode if there is a problem with the circuitry or the sensor itself. Nothing worse than a protection device just sitting there quietly because it is broken.

[Goneracin]

Agreed, I want to fix it, but I was thinking the same thing, sounds like its just cooked. Gotta call the dealer and see what they have to say.

[jesilvas]

What is the date code on the back? Probably not too old.
5-7 yrs old needs replacing.
If there is good 12V power to it, and there is no LP leak, replace it.

[Goneracin]

The TT is a 2012, so unless it was just sitting on the shelf for years it should be newer. I will let you know what the dealer says.

[336muffin]

Mine did the same thing, blew it out with a airhose and it is working fine. Yes I did test it.

[focker]

+1 on the Muffin fix. We read that because the units collect dust and moisture you can use a blow dryer or an air hose to bring them back to normal. Also suggested was to leave them out in the sun for a few hours. In our case I used a blow dryer on a medium setting for about 5 minutes and then let it set outside of the RV for the day. It has worked perfectly ever since.

[Goneracin]

hmmm, maybe I will try that tonight when I get home.