propane fill

[Ernest Ekberg]

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

[crittenden_bliss]

--- 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
>

[ernieekberg@...>]

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]

[sfedeli3]

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]
>

[pattypape]

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]
> >
>

[Stephen Birtles]

the tanks on a bird are full at 80% capacity or volume of tank there
needs to be room for the liquid to vaporize to a gas
Burping should not be necessary there is a vent that should be opened
when filling
Stephen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
> 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]
> > >
> >
>

[ernieekberg@...>]

Hi Shane, how would you go about purging the tank? Ralph suggested a trouble
lite in that compartment. I'm also at 4500 feet above sea level.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
"POO-DOO-EXPRESS"
----- Original Message -----
From: sfedeli3
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 1:51 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill


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]
>





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[sfedeli3]

Hi Ernie,

The last few times that I stopped at the Flying Hook for LP,
they said that they no longer were opening the small valve to let
air escape as the tank gets filled. You should be able to go to any
propane dealer that fills tanks. They can purge (pull a vacuum) on
the tank and get most of the residual air removed. You could also do
it yourself if/when the tank is completely empty if you have access
to a machine that can evacuate an A/C system. You would just need to
get or make an adapter that would screw into the propane fill valve
to pull the vacuum.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA
(In Jupiter FL for now)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hi Shane, how would you go about purging the tank? Ralph suggested
a trouble lite in that compartment. I'm also at 4500 feet above sea
level.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> "POO-DOO-EXPRESS"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: sfedeli3
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 1:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill
>
>
> 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]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[Chuck Wheeler]

They seem to be inconsistent. The Flying J in North Platt does not open the
valve, Oklahoma City does, El Paso does not, and Eloy does. Last time I was
in North Platt a couple of weeks ago they said they would not fill the tank
because of it's age until it was inspected. Went on down the road and
filled it in Oklahoma City. Any one else run into this?

- Chuck Wheeler -
82 FC 31 SB
Fort Worth, TX


_____

From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of sfedeli3
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:12 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill



Hi Ernie,

The last few times that I stopped at the Flying Hook for LP,
they said that they no longer were opening the small valve to let
air escape as the tank gets filled. You should be able to go to any
propane dealer that fills tanks. They can purge (pull a vacuum) on
the tank and get most of the residual air removed. You could also do
it yourself if/when the tank is completely empty if you have access
to a machine that can evacuate an A/C system. You would just need to
get or make an adapter that would screw into the propane fill valve
to pull the vacuum.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA
(In Jupiter FL for now)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hi Shane, how would you go about purging the tank? Ralph suggested
a trouble lite in that compartment. I'm also at 4500 feet above sea
level.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> "POO-DOO-EXPRESS"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: sfedeli3
> To: WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 1:51 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill
>
>
> 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]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Curt Sprenger]

Some filler folks get confused between up-right tanks and lay-down
tanks. My understanding is the lay-down (horizontal) tank does not need
the inspection.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Chuck Wheeler wrote:

> They seem to be inconsistent. The Flying J in North Platt does not
> open the
> valve, Oklahoma City does, El Paso does not, and Eloy does. Last time
> I was
> in North Platt a couple of weeks ago they said they would not fill the
> tank
> because of it's age until it was inspected. Went on down the road and
> filled it in Oklahoma City. Any one else run into this?
>
> - Chuck Wheeler -
> 82 FC 31 SB
> Fort Worth, TX
>
>
> _____
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> ] On Behalf Of sfedeli3
> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:12 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill
>
> Hi Ernie,
>
> The last few times that I stopped at the Flying Hook for LP,
> they said that they no longer were opening the small valve to let
> air escape as the tank gets filled. You should be able to go to any
> propane dealer that fills tanks. They can purge (pull a vacuum) on
> the tank and get most of the residual air removed. You could also do
> it yourself if/when the tank is completely empty if you have access
> to a machine that can evacuate an A/C system. You would just need to
> get or make an adapter that would screw into the propane fill valve
> to pull the vacuum.
>
> Shane Fedeli
> 85PT40
> Hershey, PA
> (In Jupiter FL for now)
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
> yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >
> > Hi Shane, how would you go about purging the tank? Ralph suggested
> a trouble lite in that compartment. I'm also at 4500 feet above sea
> level.
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston,Montana
> > "POO-DOO-EXPRESS"
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: sfedeli3
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@
> yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 1:51 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: propane fill
> >
> >
> > 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]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>