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conversion gas installation

  • 27-07-2009 12:46pm
    #1
    boardsiebob
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    Hi all,

    Doing my first conversion at the moment and I have a question regarding the gas installation.
    Are there any special regulations or can it be as simple as the gas barbeque type of installation (just a 8mm gas hose from bottle to hob)?
    Can the gas bottle be located inside the van? Under the hob?

    I don't want the insurance company having me change it as I understand I need to send them pictures from the installation.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    When you come to insure the camper they will want pictures of the gas instalation, if it aint right! you aint gettin in!
    Check out www.sbmcc.co.uk for the full spec on gas instalation.


  • #3
    boardsiebob
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭boardsiebob


    Billy Bunting wrote: »
    if it aint right! you aint gettin in!

    Are you talking from experience? Have you had insurance refused?
    They only want a picture from the gas bottle connection. I just phoned them.
    No special conditions as long as the gas bottle is secured.
    I was afraid they would make me install an external bottle compartment or something.

    There doesn't seem to be a howto guide on sbmcc.co.uk or at least I can't find it. I'll check their forum when I am validated for it.
    Thanks


  • #4
    merc camper
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭merc camper


    You will need to provide pictures of the gas connection at the cooker. I think you will also need a pic of the the gas cylinder located outside the van when in use. Not sure but I think the cylinder has to be kept outside when in use. You may also have to use copper pipe for the installation. My cylinder is stored outside the van they were happy with that.


  • #5
    Billy Bunting
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Billy Bunting


    My gas bottles are located under a seat, compact, and sealed when the seat is closed, strapped, and there is a drop off vent at the bottom of the compartment to allow gas to escape in case of a leak. There should be an isolation valve for all appliances, and the gas supply should be fitted ridgedly, ie, copper tube rather than rubber hose, and clipped at regular intervals.

    :eek:


  • #6
    boardsiebob
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭boardsiebob


    Thanks Billy B and merc c for your input.
    It looks like there are no clear guidelines for the insurance to be happy.
    Inside van is fine as long as it is strapped.

    btw I would put the vent up from the gas bottle as gas rises.

    Thanks


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  • #7
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    LPG is heavier than air, vents below


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