What is the Lifespan of the 2-Wire RV Propane Gas Detector

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When does the 5 year lifespan begin? Date of manufacture or date it is first connected to a power source? The alarm shows a “Replace By" date but the owner's manual indicates it's 5 years of powered operation.

asked by: Rick

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I reached out to the manufacturer on this and they mentioned that they are required by law to print a date on these units, but they informed me that the 5 year lifespan of the # RS44FR begins when it's connected to the power source.

Additionally, this information was provided-"We give an "End-of-Life" signal after 5 years of operation, so the alarm will continue to function normally for at least 5 years after installation."

I can see why this would be confusing, and so do they; so hopefully this clears up any confusion.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

You can use the RV Propane Gas Detector #RS64FR (white) or #RS44FR (black) to replace your current Atwood 31013 propane gas detector. This will also use a 12v, 2-wire installation like your current detector.

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Atwood is no longer in business so you'd have to switch over to a new brand in order to get what you need. We currently only carry the RV Propane Gas #RS44FR (white #RS64FR) which comes with two different trims (large: 7-1/4" long x…

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The RV Propane Gas Detector part #RS64FR is what I recommend using to replace the the Atwood RV Propane Gas Detector part 31013 (Discontinued). The mounting plate for this new detector will cover up any holes you had for the previous so it will be a…

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Answer 4

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Since the Atwood 31013 LP Detector has been discontinued you can replace it with the RV Propane Gas Detector - 12 Volt - 2 Wire - Black #RS44FR. This detector is a surface mount design and can easily swap out your old unit in just a few minutes.

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I wasn't able to find the Atwood 36720 RV Propane Gas Detector you mention, however I was still able to find the RV Propane Gas Detector #RS64FR in white, or #RS44FR in black to work as a replacement for your Protechtor Series 2001 LP Gas…

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Hi Brenda, The Atwood 31013 unfortunately has been discontinued so you'd need to go with a completely new LP gas detector. We have a couple of surface mount style detectors that come with trim rings that will cover the old unit's cutout hole…

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Hey Paulette, thanks for the pictures and information! We have two options to replace your CCI Pre Tell 21, Model No. 7770.2 Propane Gas Leak Detector. They are the RV Propane Gas Detector item #RS44FR in black or item #RS64FR in white. The RV…

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