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propane fill
03-03-2007, 09:18
Post: #5
propane fill
Shane,

Do you know how to burp the tank???

Bill 88 FC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "sfedeli3" <sfedeli3@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Ernie,
>
> Try having your tank "Purged" before you get it filled next time.
> It is my understanding that the tanks get residual air in them over
> time and will not accept enough LP when you fill up. The other
> problem could be a sticking float on your OPD. You can easily
remove
> the repair the contraption when the tank is empty next time.
>
> Another test that you should run is to turn off the gas at the
> tank and also at the master valve in the refrigerator compartment.
> Then, a day later, turn the gas valve back on at the tank and
listen
> to see if any gas is flowing back into the hose. If you hear a rush
> of gas, there is probably a leak somewhere. Good Luck!
>
> Shane Fedeli
> 85PT40
> Hershey, PA
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >
> > Maybe thats the point where it will only accept 25 gallons. Looks
> like my 1 furnace consumes a gallon per day.
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston,Montana
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: crittenden_bliss
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 5:17 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> >
> > Hi Ernie, I have run ours down to all sorts of low and have
> never been
> > able to get more than 25 gallons in it.
> > Crit Bliss '80FC33 Chatham,Ma.
> >
> > "Ernest Ekberg" wrote:
> > >
> > > On my way up north last month, had my propane tank filled. I
> have been
> > > using one furnace since I left- the kitchen furnace puts out
> fumes,
> > > that one is off. So for about 30 days have been running the
> front
> > > furnace and checking my gauge. Last nite- furnace was putting
> out cold
> > > air and gauge was down to zero- thats what it looked like.
> Added more
> > > propane but it would only take 25 gallons. Wonder why it
> wouldn't take
> > > more? Ernie-83PT40 in Montana- 2.59 a gallon here today- last
> month in
> > > colorado-1.59
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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Messages In This Thread
propane fill - Ernest Ekberg - 03-02-2007, 10:50
propane fill - crittenden_bliss - 03-03-2007, 00:17
propane fill - ernieekberg@...> - 03-03-2007, 02:38
propane fill - sfedeli3 - 03-03-2007, 08:51
propane fill - pattypape - 03-03-2007 09:18
propane fill - ernieekberg@...> - 03-03-2007, 09:49
propane fill - Stephen Birtles - 03-03-2007, 09:49
propane fill - sfedeli3 - 03-03-2007, 15:11
propane fill - Chuck Wheeler - 03-03-2007, 15:17
propane fill - Curt Sprenger - 03-03-2007, 15:53
propane fill - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 03-03-2007, 17:01
propane fill - one_dusty_hoot - 03-04-2007, 03:51



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