Gas hob leaking on the boat
Discussion
Whilst doing the checklist for the BSC, the bubble tester found a leak in my gas system.
I took everything apart, and managed to identify the leak to be coming from the valve directly under the valve connected to the flame control switch on the hob.
Picture:
This is the part that is leaking. It is situated under the gas hob. The leak seems to be coming from around or above the thread area.
Can it be fixed or am I looking at purchasing a new hob?
I took everything apart, and managed to identify the leak to be coming from the valve directly under the valve connected to the flame control switch on the hob.
Picture:
This is the part that is leaking. It is situated under the gas hob. The leak seems to be coming from around or above the thread area.
Can it be fixed or am I looking at purchasing a new hob?
mickrick said:
Do you have a gas detector in the bilge direcly below it?
Why not just sort it, anything on a boat/yacht with a Gas leak is life threatening, ( no point at you as a professional skipper ) just a why not get it sorted.When you are free Mick, we have a decent bed for you here and some decent R&R
Neil
Gentlemen... always an informative experience on BT&P.
However Dirk has it spot on.
I love my boat, but love my family more so will get a new hob as cannot risk it.
and for the record.... the reason I know the leak is from that specific point is because I used a naked flame to find it
(man point me up)
Yes simpo, a new boat, did 1200 miles single handed from greece - slovenia then across the channel from zeebrugge in winter. Waves that would make your hair curl.... if you had any
However Dirk has it spot on.
I love my boat, but love my family more so will get a new hob as cannot risk it.
and for the record.... the reason I know the leak is from that specific point is because I used a naked flame to find it
(man point me up)Yes simpo, a new boat, did 1200 miles single handed from greece - slovenia then across the channel from zeebrugge in winter. Waves that would make your hair curl.... if you had any
m0ssy said:
Yes simpo, a new boat, did 1200 miles single handed from greece - slovenia then across the channel from zeebrugge in winter. Waves that would make your hair curl.... if you had any
I think the last of it fell off on a certain Sunseeker when the front went up and we all nearly rolled off the back like human depthcharges.As for waves, last week I was crossing Biscay when were hit by a 70mph squall. It was curious to see one's wine tilt... and stay tilted. We learned later that one of the swimming pools had ended up in a restaurant. Must try the Russian Convoy route next time...
Kneetrembler said:
mickrick said:
Do you have a gas detector in the bilge direcly below it?
Why not just sort it, anything on a boat/yacht with a Gas leak is life threatening, ( no point at you as a professional skipper ) just a why not get it sorted.When you are free Mick, we have a decent bed for you here and some decent R&R
Neil
Of course it needs fixing, but what if he hadn't found the leak?
Gas on a boat makes me shudder!
I prefer to use the liquid pipe sealants these days on NPT. Although some gas fittings rely on a rubber seal.
If you value the life of your family get a gas detector/alarm in the bilge ASAP. They're cheap enough.
Mick makes a fair point actually Mossy.
We are inherently lazy f
kers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up a deckhand the engines with a gitane hanging out the corner of your mouth.
We are inherently lazy f
kers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up And while I have my fluoro jacket, hard hat, clipboard, and HSE head on 
It's also good to have a solenoid in the line, in the gas locker (with overboard drain) which is activated by a switch next to the hob.
A switch which is illuminated when the gas is turned on. Then at least you don't have to keep going to the gas locker to isolate it, and it's easy to see if it's been left on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxm3uMy6MPI
It's also good to have a solenoid in the line, in the gas locker (with overboard drain) which is activated by a switch next to the hob.
A switch which is illuminated when the gas is turned on. Then at least you don't have to keep going to the gas locker to isolate it, and it's easy to see if it's been left on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxm3uMy6MPI
MOTORVATOR said:
Mick makes a fair point actually Mossy.
We are inherently lazy fkers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up a deckhand the engines with a gitane hanging out the corner of your mouth.
Speak for yourself chap, I only ever turn my gas on when in use, and as for tea, thats what the kettle and the vetus generator is for We are inherently lazy f
kers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up 
But donning my wise cap I completely agree. Im going to buy a gas detector for the bilges.
m0ssy said:
MOTORVATOR said:
Mick makes a fair point actually Mossy.
We are inherently lazy fkers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up a deckhand the engines with a gitane hanging out the corner of your mouth.
Speak for yourself chap, I only ever turn my gas on when in use, and as for tea, thats what the kettle and the vetus generator is for We are inherently lazy f
kers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up But donning my wise cap I completely agree. I'm going to buy a gas detector for the bilges.
MOTORVATOR said:
m0ssy said:
MOTORVATOR said:
Mick makes a fair point actually Mossy.
We are inherently lazy fkers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up a deckhand the engines with a gitane hanging out the corner of your mouth.
Speak for yourself chap, I only ever turn my gas on when in use, and as for tea, thats what the kettle and the vetus generator is for We are inherently lazy f
kers on boats and don't isolate the gas every time we make a cuppa and easy to forget about the Butane heavier than air bit when you're oiling up But donning my wise cap I completely agree. I'm going to buy a gas detector for the bilges.
m0ssy said:
that will be hard as travelling above 5 knots makes simpo uncomfortable.... lowest gearing will be above that even if you leave one engine in neutral!
Actually once I got the hang of leaning forward like a ski-jumper it was fine 
What boat do you have then, this one with the dodgy hob?
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