GasStop Emergency Propane Shut-Off Valve Gauge w/ GasGear 18" Propane Hose - ACME Connection

GasStop Propane Fittings - GS67FR

Shut-off valve lets you sleep soundly in your travel trailer or fifth wheel by immediately shutting off your gas supply if a major leak is detected. Stainless steel hose has a 90-degree fitting that connects to a propane tank in a small compartment.

Features:

• Propane shut-off valve protects your family against large leaks and major regulator failure
  • Turns off gas supply immediately when either is detected
  • Compatible only with travel trailers and 5th wheels
• GasGear braided stainless steel pigtail hose has a 90-Degree ACME fitting
  • Lets you easily connect to a propane tank in a small or cramped compartment
  • Shuts off gas after reaching maximum capacity to prevent dangerous leaks
  • Can place a cover over your propane tank without the hose snagging it
  • Won't stiffen or crack like rubber hoses
• Rotating pressure gauge on the valve gives you an at-a-glance view of what's in your tank
  • Shows high pressure, sufficient gas, and when you're nearing empty
  • Tests for minor leaks when pushed down 4-6 times and observing if the gauge drops
• Brass and reinforced polycarbonate valve is corrosion resistant
• Simple installation - valve tightens onto your existing propane tank's gas cylinder
  • Push down on the gauge 4-6 times for the gas to flow
• UL and CSA approved

Specs:

• Application: travel trailers and 5th wheels
• Shut-off valve:
  • Overall dimensions: 3-15/16" long x 2-3/4" tall x 1-7/8" wide
  • Fitting: Type 1 ACME
  • Operating temperature: -4 degrees F to 131 degrees F
• Propane hose:
  • Length: 18"
  • Inlet fitting: male Type 1 ACME cylinder connection
  • Outlet fitting: 1/4" male inverted flare
  • Maximum flow capacity: 200,000 Btu
  • Maximum pressure rating: 250 psi
• Quantity: 1 Shut-off valve and 1 propane pigtail hose
• Limited warranty:
  • Valve: 5 years
  • Hose: 2 years

Notes:

• This valve is only meant to be used on travel trailers and fifth wheels that have the ACME connection fitting. Please see the graphic above to double check what type of valve you need.
• Adapter fitting (sold separately) may be required to connect your hose to your propane system's regulator.

You're headed to the next campsite, and in the chaos of packing up, you forgot to turn off your propane system. While on the road, someone rear ends you, causing a propane line to come loose, and you now run the risk of a fire breaking out on your RV. It's a dreaded situation that no one wants to suffer through.

Unlike EFVs and other built-in limiters that just reduce the flow of gas, GasStop shut-off safety valve immediately and completely shuts off your gas supply when it detects either a major leak in your propane system or major failure of your regulator. This protects both your family and your travel trailer or fifth wheel, ensuring that your camping trip remains safe, fun, and worry-free. And while this safety valve will shut off for major leaks such as a large break in the hose, it won't shut off for small leaks that result from your regulator's small housing failure or clogged chambers. This means that your furnace or heater won't go out in the middle of the night while camping in the frigid mountains over a small, less dangerous leak.

GasGear Stainless Steel Hose has a 90-Degree Fitting

If your propane setup is in a particularly small or cramped compartment, the 90-degree ACME connection on this GasGear hose makes it quick and easy to hook up to your tank. This helps prevent the hose from bunching and puts less strain on it, which means it'll last longer. And you can put a cover over your propane tank without the hose snagging the fabric or stop it from fitting over the tank altogether.

The braided stainless steel hose won't crack or tear as easily as traditional rubber hoses, which get stiff after a period of time due to daily wear and tear. The hose is also corrosion-resistant, so it can withstand the elements much better than rubber hoses.

Using the Pressure Gauge to Test for Minor Leaks

The integrated pressure gauge provides a clear and easy way to tell what your propane tanks gas pressure is while the gas is being used. If it's on "high", there's been an increase in gas pressure, most likely due to excessive heat, and you'll have to cool the tank down. If it's on "gas", then you'll know you still have plenty of usable gas left. And if it's on "low", then it's time to switch out your tanks. The gauge is also rotatable, so it can be used from any angle, though it is recommended to keep it no lower than 45 degrees from the sky.

The gauge can also be used to test for minor leaks. Once the GasStop safety valve has been installed and the gas appliances have been turned off, push down on the gauge 4 to 6 times to see what the gas pressure is. If the needle is below the red bar on the gauge, then one or more of the following is the cause: the cylinder valve isn't open, the GasStop safety valve has shut off, you have run out of gas, you haven't pushed the gauge the appropriate number of times, or the temperature is around freezing.

If the needle is above the red bar, note its exact position before turning off the valve on your propane tank. Wait 60 seconds for standard applications and 5 minutes for longer RV gas systems. If the needle is in the same position, you can continue to use your propane system. If the needle dropped during that time, there is a leak somewhere. You shouldn't use your propane system until that leak has been found and repaired.

Installing the Safety Valve

This GasStop safety valve is extremely simple to install. Once your propane system and all of your gas appliances have been shut off, tighten the GasStop safety valve onto your propane tank. Then re-attach your regulator and install the hose before checking for any leaks in your propane system. To allow the gas to flow, push down on the gauge face 4-6 times.

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