5 Gallon Propane Tank Weight
We have 2 five gallon propane tanks. Both are empty, although one weighs 7 pounds more than the other. The lighter tank weighs 21 lbs. When the heavier tank ran out yesterday, I opens the valve a crac...
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Take tank to a Propane Wholesaler who can re-cert it, They can figure it out.
ONE possible issue is contamination.. There are things that can get pumped into the tank that are NOT propane....
Also.. Modern propane tanks with ACME valves (Outside threads): You said you opened the valve and nothing came out.. This is how it should be, there is a 2nd valve, inside the outlet, if there is nothing connected to the tank this valve WILL be closed. Just like a throwaway, the valve is opened when you connect to it.. Also the nut must be tight, if it's loose, the valve closes.
ONE possible issue is contamination.. There are things that can get pumped into the tank that are NOT propane....
Also.. Modern propane tanks with ACME valves (Outside threads): You said you opened the valve and nothing came out.. This is how it should be, there is a 2nd valve, inside the outlet, if there is nothing connected to the tank this valve WILL be closed. Just like a throwaway, the valve is opened when you connect to it.. Also the nut must be tight, if it's loose, the valve closes.
