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Title: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 18 January 2008, 14:47:38
I need an LPGA approved installer, to certify my gas conversion.

Any ideas of any good ones who will certify DIY?

I don't mind travelling a little further if needsbe...
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: markey mark on 18 January 2008, 14:49:29
does it have to be certified if you have fitted your self james ?? :-/
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2008, 15:01:21
Jeremy said he'd be happy to certify - not ideally located though.

In addition, I was reading the regs the other day and current requirements are that you have an electrically operated gas valve on the LPG tank - so that may mean a new valve in that tank of yours. :-/

Kevin
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: Paul M on 18 January 2008, 17:03:24
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Jeremy said he'd be happy to certify - not ideally located though.

In addition, I was reading the regs the other day and current requirements are that you have an electrically operated gas valve on the LPG tank - so that may mean a new valve in that tank of yours. :-/

Kevin


I have yet to see one that doesn't, so I'd be surprised if yours doesn't. Usually it's just a solenoid that is normally closed in the absense of power. When the system fires up it opens to allow the fuel out. Most systems have three -- one on the tank, one on the filter (if fitted) in the engine compartment, and one on the vapouriser. Prevents any significant quantity of fuel escaping in the event of a crash etc (the system will cut power to the solenoids as soon as the engine stops turning).

Even some proper bodge jobs I've seen have had these solenoids.
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 18 January 2008, 17:05:46
James' tank was second hand though, predating this particular rule I would imagine. It only has a manual valve on the tank and a solenoid valve on the vapouriser.

Kevin
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 January 2008, 18:39:46
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I need an LPGA approved installer, to certify my gas conversion.

Any ideas of any good ones who will certify DIY?

I don't mind travelling a little further if needsbe...


Have you called Bernard?
Title: Re: Anyone know a good LPG installer?
Post by: sassanach on 20 January 2008, 18:54:25
try avon autogas in bedminster bristol. they did mine £35.00