Propane question

No sir, this is not the way to do it. The lever should be pointing to a full tank. Then when that one runs empty the switch over to the OTHER tank will be automatic. Turn the lever toward that OTHER one when you see the indicator showing empty, fill that empty tank right away and leave the lever pointing as you last set it. Then this cycle will repeat. It works.

Nope. point the indicatoor to either tank 1 or 2. If you are pointed to tank 1 and it goes dry, the valve will transfer to number two if it is open and a red indicator should show. Change the pointer to #2 and it will show green again. Close #1 and disconnect and get the tank refilled.

There should be a manual for the transfer valve in the instruction book.

Thanks! Very cold tonight and didn’t want to be out at 2am switching it over.

It's just an easy way to remind you which tank needs refilled.

The key point is to always get the empty tank filled as soon as you can after the automatic transfer. If you wait you may find yourself wondering, "Did I fill tank number 2 after I flipped that switch ?"
That's not a comforting thought on a cold night.

It work well IF you always get that empty tank filled immediately after the automatic transfer.

padredw wrote:
The key point is to always get the empty tank filled as soon as you can after the automatic transfer. If you wait you may find yourself wondering, "Did I fill tank number 2 after I flipped that switch ?"
That's not a comforting thought on a cold night.

It work well IF you always get that empty tank filled immediately after the automatic transfer.

I close the valve on the empty tank when I switch the lever over to the full. Then I open the valve once I reinstall the recently filled tank. That way I know if the valve is closed, it's empty. If the valve is open, it's full. Otherwise, I'll forget.

One caveat- the changeover works on pressure, if it is very cold, the regulator will draw from both cylinders.

2112 wrote:
I close the valve on the empty tank when I switch the lever over to the full. Then I open the valve once I reinstall the recently filled tank. That way I know if the valve is closed, it's empty. If the valve is open, it's full. Otherwise, I'll forget.

This is a good idea. I'll try to start following it, and I highly recommend it.

Chris Bryant wrote:
One caveat- the changeover works on pressure, if it is very cold, the regulator will draw from both cylinders.

Interesting...any rough idea, as to temp, when this will happen?

Jerry

Haven't found an easy/accurate way to determine the level of the propane in the tank BUT you can tell which tank is empty by tapping on it with a hammer or screwdriver. The empty tank will have a much higher pitch sound and, of course, be much heavier if you try to lift it.