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Post by Teachndad on Aug 4, 2015 21:55:02 GMT -8
Hi, I have a 5 gallon propane tank that cannot be used with a stove. I can feel sloshing around in the tank and it feels like it's 1/4 full, but when it's hooked up and the valve is fully open, no gas can be burned.  Any ideas? Is the valve bad? thanks, Rod |
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Post by Ten on Aug 5, 2015 4:34:44 GMT -8
I believe some of the newer valves have a safety in them that will not allow gas to leave the tank unless there is a fitting screwed in place, sort of like a check valve. The problem MAY be in the connection at the tank (old fittings vs. new valve)if you are not getting propane to flow to the stove. If you have something newer you can connect to, a gas grill or some other appliance, you may be able to confirm. There's always the possibility of a bad valve as well, and if this seems the case, I would exchange the tank, and let the exchange dealers decide whether it is junk or not....
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Post by RinTin on Aug 5, 2015 5:07:04 GMT -8
I have had tanks like that, there is probably less fuel inside than you think. I just re-fill them and they work fine. I've never had a valve fail.
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Post by vintagebruce on Aug 5, 2015 7:01:04 GMT -8
Depending on age, and where it was "stored", I'm wondering if it is too far out to consider there may have been continuous condensation build-up inside in weather changes, or if the PO happened to refill at the same "dealer" who had a poorly maintained refilling station. Any reputable refilling station should be able to inspect your tank and probably have a stem tool that can "crack" the valve to see if there is still pressure or moisture inside. While no one wants to unnecessarily buy a replacement tank, if I had any doubts about a used tank, it would go to a pro for inspection and get discarded if there was any question about it's integrity.
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Post by RinTin on Aug 5, 2015 7:11:37 GMT -8
This is your tent trailer tank that has been used regularly correct?
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Post by bigbill on Aug 5, 2015 13:03:21 GMT -8
A QUALIFIED propane dealer should be able to inspect, drain and clean as needed for less than the cost a new tank.
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 5, 2015 14:19:05 GMT -8
This is your tent trailer tank that has been used regularly correct? Yes Greg, it is. The tank is dated 09 12. I assume that is Sept. 2012. At least that's what I think the date stamp is. I usually refill, but the one I had previously was the older valve, which the re fillers wouldn't accept. I have had this tank for about two years and I bought in an exchange. The tank has been stored under cover in my carport. I have checked it on a barbecue. The flames were small as if the tank was empty. I may just go for the exchange. It might be the choice requiring the least bit of time. I am in a time crunch to camp when we leave on Saturday. cheers. Rod |
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