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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: sparksy on January 19, 2021, 11:16:18 AM

Title: Changes to standards for LPG gas bottle connections
Post by: sparksy on January 19, 2021, 11:16:18 AM

Came across this today.

https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards/ (https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards/)

Title: Re: Changes to standards for LPG gas bottle connections
Post by: GeoffA on January 19, 2021, 11:20:38 AM

Thanks.

https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards (https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards)

Title: Re: Changes to standards for LPG gas bottle connections
Post by: Bird on January 19, 2021, 12:32:17 PM

Quote from: GeoffA on January 19, 2021, 11:20:38 AM

Thanks.

https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards (https://esv.vic.gov.au/technical-information/gas-installations-and-approvals/asnzs5601/changes-to-lp-gas-and-gasfitting-standards)

Theres no way Keith'll work it out now.

Title: Re: Changes to standards for LPG gas bottle connections
Post by: Fizzie on January 19, 2021, 12:56:11 PM

Thanks!

So can anybody translate these bits into simple English ???

"Prohibiting the installation of in-situ LP cylinders in caravans,

New requirements of a “controlled area” on caravan drawbars to provide clarity with respect to clearances between cylinders and electrical equipment including road safety equipment"