what do I use to find a gas leak?? What type of device do I use??

Question

I had a leak near stove and I replaced stove hose but still smell gas.I did install a shut off and it is off for now. thanks!

Answer 1

Rednecks use a match.

For normal people, mix up a solution of dish detergent and water, brush it all over the connectors and if there is a leak it will blow bubbles.

I hope you used teflon tape or pipe joint compound on the threads when you installed the fittings.

Another possibility is that this could be a house fart.

Answer 2

You could disconnect the new hose from the stove and cap it off with a fitting designed to terminate the hose connection. Then turn the gas on again and use your nose to detect a leak. There's a safety valve in your gas pressure regulator valve that senses when the pilot or burner is lit or not. It must close automatically when all flames go out so that gas doesn't continue to be fed to the burners or pilot flame. So your regulator valve could be defective. A pressure test would show a leak down caused by the defective regulator.

Answer 3

Try the saop methods described above. If you do not find the leak and still smell it, call the gas company. This is potentially very dangerous.

If the smell is more than just faint, you should either shut the gas off or call the gas company immediately. This is nothing to play with.

Answer 4

Use a mixture of dish soap (Ivory is the best) and water--about half and half is about right. Make a cupful and apply the mixture with a small paint brush, your fingers, or a small foam pad to all joints with gas pressure in them. As you apply it, look for bubbles and or foaming. If the smell of gas is relatively faint, you'll see foam, if the smell of gas is pretty strong you'll see bubbles and if it is REALLY strong (a bad leak) you may not see anything but the mixture being blown away from the leak and that's hard to spot.
If you have a lot of places to test (test EVERY joint even after you find one leak) a sprayer with the mixture in it will make the process much easier.

Answer 5

Most hardware stores sell a suave that is thicker than soap and water and will improve you ability to spot the leak. I would try soap and water first (thick ratio) and then go to the store if you aren't successful. Also, remember to open the windows or ensure good ventilation while working.

Good luck

Answer 6

Try a product called Snoop. This stuff works great, much better than soapy water...it's not too expensive either....check out the links below.

Answer 7

call the gas company

Answer 8

they actually sell an item that detects gas..if your that worried go to supply store and buy one..

Answer 9

Call your gas company, don't mess with it yourself.

Answer 10

A match.



Okay, so........... soapy water.