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Best not to put anything electrical in the gas locker, the type of switch used can cause a spark when switched so any build up of gas could ignite.

I have been working on a Carver system today and could not find a switch, I have to say I did not like this.  The board must be taking some power as it is waiting for the remote signal to switch on, and having to disconnect the battery when working on the unit is a real pain. 

If I had one without an isolation switch it would very soon have one fitted.

Best not to put anything electrical in the gas locker, the type of switch used can cause a spark when switched so any build up of gas could ignite.

i was advised not even to put a 12v light in the front box,as this could have the same effect.

Oh dear!!!!      Not onlly do we have our mover master switch and control box in the front locker beside the gas, OH has also fitted a 12v light with switch in there so he can see to do stuff in there at night.

You have to remember that this is not a sealed compartment, so if there was an escape of gas it would clear very quickly.  You are all worrying far too much!

Also, if you keep your appliances in order and change your gas hoses when you should, there is no danger.

Its a long stretch of the imagination to think that heavier than air gas in a well ventillated compartment would have a problem with a switch etc at high level

It used to be common practice to have the battery box in the front locker at one time.

Still the regs have to cover all eventualities

I had a strip light at the top of one locker

The Bailey light does not have a switch in the locker and by the way its of the chocolate teapot variety.

Its at the bottom and very dim

I have disconnected mine and use the switch for pumping water into the tank !!

Quote: Originally posted by SmedmorDCH on 06/3/2007

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Thanks for reply JohnG, but alas not enough cable, to go from switch to control panel, battery to switch, will be OK
nothing else drawing power maybe battery was on its last legs,(just replaced it), but will fit switch just to isolate mover. any idea re:- gauge of cable?. regards David

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David, I have a Reich single axle mover fitted, and according to the manual, the cables between the battery & the control box, which will be the ones you are referring to, are 10 mm squared. (Cables between motors and control box are 6 mm squared.)