The commercially available liquid for detecting leaks is named
'Snoop.' Easier and cheaper to mix some yourself, as previously
suggested.
Miguel

On Sat, Sep 5, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Dennis Haynes<d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Most RV supplies sell the stuff. Liquid dish detergent works just fine also.
>
>
> Keep in mind that if you had a fairly large leak and got the mercaptan
> odorant (or however it is spelled onto something), that smell will linger
> for a real long time. Think Skunk.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rocket J Squirrel [mailto:camping.elliott@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 6:33 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes; Vanagon Mailing List
> Subject: Re: propane terms -- getting it right
>
> On 9/2/2009 2:12 PM Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
>> If the propane service tech needs any explanation to find a leak you need
>> another tech.
>
> Oh, I just want to get the terms right so I don't come off sounding more
> like a nincompoop than I truly am.
>
>> That bleeder thing is known as the tank bleeder or liquid level port.
>>
>> Look for leaks yourself with soapy water or you can buy a leak detecting
>> solution.
>
> Love to, on one leg and crutches right now until this broken foot heals.
> But my son might be able to lend a hand, er, pair of legs and eyes. In
> what kind of shop might someone find that wondrous leak detecting solution?
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>