LPG OPSO Changeover Valve Table of contentsSo what is an OPSO Changeover Valve?The OPSO changeover valve regulator reduces the gas outlet pressure to a safe level.They should now be replaced with the new model that does have the OPSO feature built-in.You can connect up to a maximum of four gas bottles at any one time.Why is an OPSO so important?The OPSO is a safety device if it activates, it [...]
Gas Safety Checks for Mobile Homes Table of contentsBefore you take possession of your holiday home, ask the hirer what gas safety checks he has carried out?Does the rental have a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installed?It may take a little time to explain, but it’s better to understand how the gas systems work.Then contact the hirer and explain the situation.These ventilation grills are[...]
Table of contentsCheck the example below.So how do you calculate the correct size that you will need?Let me explain.Ok, I know it’s only a small difference, but it still undersized.One of the most common problems we come across is on building sites.The mobile home fails the gas safety inspection.LPG just like natural gas can be dangerous in the wrong hands. How do you know what type of LPG [...]
Mobile Home Safety Table of contentsSo what is Mobile Home Safety?The above are all Mobile Home Safety issues.As we all know, carbon monoxide is a silent killer.Gas fires, just like water heaters, need ventilation to work safely.But it is restricting the airflow to the vents fitted to the floor of the mobile.The more people, the more oxygen is used up.Mobile Home Safety, again how safe is [...]
Table of contentsWe get asked many questions re LPG changeover valve problems.The next question is, how old is your changeover valve?The gas supply will need purging through all gas appliances.Safety TipLPG changeover valve problems, how can we help? If you use LPG for your gas appliances, the chances are you will have a changeover valve connected to the gas pipe supply when using gas bottles.[...]
Changeover Valves Supplied and installed. Table of contentsWhat are changeover valves?Changeover valves can be either automatic or manual.These valves very rarely break but the occasional one will.The cabinet will protect the valve and hoses from the weather.To sum up, changeover valves need replacing every ten years.Safety must always come first over costs. What are changeover valves? [...]
LPG water heaters come in all shapes and sizes. LPG Water Heaters So what one is best for you? Table of contentsLPG water heaters come in all shapes and sizes.Most new LPG water heaters now come with automatic ignition.Most modern LPG water heaters now come with automatic ignition.Forcali designed these water heaters to save time when upgrading.You could also find your building insurance[...]
LPG Installers Table of contentsFirst, what is LPG?LPG engineers are not the same as regular gas engineers.These gas qualifications have to be renewed every five years.A good way to find an LPG engineer is by vising the gas safe register.LPG installers are a rare breed, why you ask? First, what is LPG? LPG otherwise known as Liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane, it is a [...]
Forcali is now one of the maker leaders in the United Kingdom for LPG water heaters. Ideal if you have a mobile home or log cabin with a water heater that needs replacing. Many earlier mobile homes were fitted with the Morco and Worcester water heaters. Forcali LPG Water Heater 12Litre. Now, most new mobiles homes come fitted with an LPG central heating boiler that supplies the [...]
Table of contentsShould You have Your LPG Boiler Serviced?Check out our top tips for getting your boiler serviced this summer.Why should I maintain my LPG boiler?Servicing of your LPG boiler keeps you safe and healthy. This could leak on to the flue pipe causing a carbon monoxide leak.Why should I service it now?Servicing your boiler saves you moneyWho can service my boiler? Should You have [...]
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