Propane detectors

[deblen]

Originally Posted by tlepard

I have a new to me boat that has a Fireboy Xintex detector which seems to malfunction giving many alarms that seem to be false. Any one experience with faulty sensors? Do you need to replace regularly?

Where is sensor located? As you can see,they are very sensitive to several gasses.Also,the sensor is not very tolerant of dampness.
Had a service call on one that got fan belt dust on it.
Hot engine compartments (fumes-I suppose) can set them off.
If it uses a TGS 813 sensor,replacement elements are available from Xintex,ebay,etc.

[sparrowhawk1]

Originally Posted by belizesailor

I do that sometimes too, but the issue Ive found is forgetting to close that last burner after its burnt out...so its open when the solenoid is turned back on. Not a problem on boats with a thermocouple that's in good working order, but not always the case.

I have a very bad memory but if you do it every time you use the stove you will know that every time you go to light it one burner is open

[rourkeh]

I bought a Xintex S2A with two sensors. What a total piece of crap. False alarms constantly, intermittent function, then just quit working and I threw it in the garbage.

[MarkSF]

I've been using a Xintex S1-A for 4 years now. The only problem I've had was where the sensor was getting wet, in the bilge. Killed the sensor in the end. I've since re-located the new sensor to a drier spot, where it's been fine for 3 years. Yes, they don't like too much damp.