|
07-11-2007, 08:38 AM
|
#1
|
4 Rivet Member
1979 31' Excella 500
Detroit Area
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 498
|
Taking a furnace out for extended servicing
Hi, I have a NT-30MA furnace in my 79 International that I'm thinking about removing and giving a complete overhall. During this time, I'd still like to supply gas to the rest of the trailer for hot water, fridge, oven, stove. Since there is no gas shutoff valve for the furnace that I know of, is there a way to cap the gas pipe that would normally go to the furnace during this time?
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 08:50 AM
|
#2
|
Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wacnstac
Hi, I have a NT-30MA furnace in my 79 International that I'm thinking about removing and giving a complete overhall. During this time, I'd still like to supply gas to the rest of the trailer for hot water, fridge, oven, stove. Since there is no gas shutoff valve for the furnace that I know of, is there a way to cap the gas pipe that would normally go to the furnace during this time?
|
Take a look underneath the trailer...mine has shut off valves for the individual lines. If not you could add a shut off valve to the furnace line, pull the line and cap it at the T, or cap the line itself and test to make sure it is tight.
Aaron
__________________
....so many Airstreams....so little time...
WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 08:55 AM
|
#3
|
Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,964
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
Take a look underneath the trailer...mine has shut off valves for the individual lines. If not you could add a shut off valve to the furnace line, pull the line and cap it at the T, or cap the line itself and test to make sure it is tight.
Aaron
|
I would say if there isnt a shut off you should add one.
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 08:58 AM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
|
There should probably be shutoffs for each and every propane appliance. If there aren't, add them! (It's not very difficult to do, though I did have a devil of a time locating shutoff valves to purchase when I redid some of the line on our 67.)
L
__________________
ACI Big Red Number 21043
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 09:29 AM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
|
Shut of the valve and add a flare cap to the exposed pipe when you do remove the unit. The cap will give you a 2nd plug and keep stuff from going down the pipe..
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 09:58 AM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
|
Hi wacnstac,
As Hi Ho said, use a flair cap or plug (it's usually a plug from my experience) to block the furnace line when you remove it (be sure that you turn off BOTH LP tanks before doing this ) so you can still have the LP flowing thru the rest of the trailer.
Also, remember........NO TEFLON TAPE OR PIPE DOPE is ever used in flair fittings and be sure to order a gasket kit for the burner access cover when you take it off. They are like a piece of paper and very brittle, and you'll need a new one if you remove it during your O/H.
Have fun and enjoy 'bonding' with your furnace .
__________________
lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
|
|
|
07-11-2007, 11:12 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1978 24' Argosy 24
Woodinville
, Washington
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 682
|
So, if I'm going to replace rims, how do I figure out what offset is best. -Bernie
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
72 Airstream International Furnace parts
|
loechli |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
7 |
08-20-2008 07:17 PM |
Furnace stuff...
|
Chuck |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
11 |
12-02-2002 05:36 PM |
Jingle Bell Furnace Fix
|
Pahaska |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
5 |
11-19-2002 09:59 PM |
Forced Air furnace
|
Joan D'Andrea |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
16 |
11-02-2002 09:41 PM |
Furnace problems...
|
Andy R |
Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning |
3 |
04-01-2002 08:29 PM |
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|