1994 Southwind Propane Problem
Good for you. Glad you found the LP leak detector...they are critical and a real safety plus. Sometimes the hot water tank will take a couple tries for it to light due to air in the line. Normally, I never smelled any lp when my Hot water tank tried to light. Might be some air in the lines, so try it a few times. If that doesn't work, it might be the ECO that is bad. There are wires running (I have an Atwood, so my guidance is based on it) to an ECO and THERMOSTAT mounted normally just to the left of the BOARD. They are small, about the size of a quarter each and round. You can purchase replacement kit (both ECO and Thermostat) from RV dealer. Easy to install and costs about 15-18 Dollars. Make sure you keep track of which wire goes to which item. They have a small spring that holds them in place (the thermostat actually touches the side of the hot water tank), and all you have to do is turn the ECO or Therm a little to get it to fit inside the hole. Look at the ones that are there now and it should be easy to reverse the installation. Make sure you use the sticky insulation that comes in the kit. If that doesn't work, it might be the Solenoid valve is bad or stuck (might try to just tap it gently). As with any LP work, if your not sure what you are doing, seek professional help from someone who knows. My comments are not perfect but I've replaced the ECO/THERM, solenoid valve, and the spark mechanism. I wasn't sure about replacing the solenoid valve, but it was stuck in the open position slightly and was a fire hazard so I didn't have much of a choice as to getting it fixed and I could not afford the mobile service to have them fix it. It has been working for three years now, so I must have done something right. Good luck and PLEASE be careful with LP.