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Mike134 wrote:HMMMM building codes allow gas hot water heaters in garages provided they are at least 18" above the garage floor. I'm guessing they think there might be gas fumes or gasoline stored in the garage. Just an FYI before all the internet horror stories start. +1
Just be careful when refueling in an enclosed and unvented space. And put the fuel in the tank without directly spraying the fridge or water heater vent ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
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Mike134 wrote:
HMMMM building codes allow gas hot water heaters in garages provided they are at least 18" above the garage floor. I'm guessing they think there might be gas fumes or gasoline stored in the garage. Just an FYI before all the internet horror stories start.
HMMMM, what do building codes about water heaters in garages (btw, they're water heaters, not "hot water heaters". If the water is already hot, it doesn't need to be heated) have to do with refueling at a gas/fuel stop, with active ignition sources in your vehicle(s)? Take your time, I'll wait. ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool")
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MDKMDK wrote:Mike134 wrote:
HMMMM building codes allow gas hot water heaters in garages provided they are at least 18" above the garage floor. I'm guessing they think there might be gas fumes or gasoline stored in the garage. Just an FYI before all the internet horror stories start.
HMMMM, what do building codes about water heaters in garages (btw, they're water heaters, not "hot water heaters". If the water is already hot, it doesn't need to be heated) have to do with refueling at a gas/fuel stop, with active ignition sources in your vehicle(s)? Take your time, I'll wait. I believe his point is gas vapor is heavier than air and tends to stay low to the ground. A home water heater has to be above 18" in a somewhat confined space to reduce an ignition source. Most RV fridge ignition sources are 36" or higher in open air. The chance of an amount of gas vapor large enough to ignite reaching your fridge at an open air, outdoor gas station is extremely small. Just because you can smell gas doesn't mean it's at a large enough concentration to burn.
My house water heater is inside the house, not in the garage, and still has to be at least 18" off the floor with an adequate drain pan under it to meet code.
As far as traveling with the propane and fridge on, think about it. If it was a true hazard DOT would outlaw it. It's already outlawed in certain conditions such as traveling through a tunnel or on a ferry. The rapid release valve on the tank should shut off if my gas line breaks. If DOT doesn't see it as a hazard, why should I?
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time2roll wrote:Mike134 wrote:HMMMM building codes allow gas hot water heaters in garages provided they are at least 18" above the garage floor. I'm guessing they think there might be gas fumes or gasoline stored in the garage. Just an FYI before all the internet horror stories start. +1
Just be careful when refueling in an enclosed and unvented space. And put the fuel in the tank without directly spraying the fridge or water heater vent
This.
We don't turn it off while driving and typically fill up while the trailer is in a camp site.
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MDKMDK wrote:Mike134 wrote:
HMMMM building codes allow gas hot water heaters in garages provided they are at least 18" above the garage floor. I'm guessing they think there might be gas fumes or gasoline stored in the garage. Just an FYI before all the internet horror stories start.
HMMMM, what do building codes about water heaters in garages (btw, they're water heaters, not "hot water heaters". If the water is already hot, it doesn't need to be heated) have to do with refueling at a gas/fuel stop, with active ignition sources in your vehicle(s)? Take your time, I'll wait.
Read the post following yours to help you understand.
Safe travels. Don't wait I passed you a long time ago.
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LOL. This again? I'm 65 years old. I have never seen an explosion in a gas station caused by an RV refrigerator pilot flame. How many have ACTUALLY seen the this happen? Cell phones too?
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We don't for safety purposes and never having to remember to shut the propane off when refueling. Fortunately we have a solar setup and set the fridge to run off the inverter when we are on the road.
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jdc1 wrote:LOL. This again? I'm 65 years old. I have never seen an explosion in a gas station caused by an RV refrigerator pilot flame. How many have ACTUALLY seen the this happen? Cell phones too?
I've never seen a fire of any sort at a gas station, but that doesn't mean they don't happen, or that taking reasonable precautions (and ones required by law in most places, such as extinguishing open flames like the fridge burner and shutting down the engine(s) and not smoking) are silly or ill-advised. I can only assume fires would be a little more common if fewer people obeyed these rules.
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If your involved in an accident and smell propane from a ruptured line, your unable or a passenger is unable to free themselves that question may be answered in no time at all.
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