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gb76087
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Jan 18, 2018

Extend-a-Stay question

Is it OK to open the valve on the main tank while connected to an external tank. Don't want to run out of propane overnight.

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  • vacation or extended stay ?

    I would Not do it

    if both are full, you are going to run low on both
    if one is half and one is full, the higher pressure full one is going to bleed over to the other one until they are equal
    then consume both at the same time, yes it will last longer

    you run the risk of running out and having nothing at all

    if the portable runs out you can turn it off and open the frame tank

    keep to {2} portable cylinders,
    connect one, when its low, change it
    less likely to run out that way
  • I agree there is no issue with opening both tank valves and they will both draw down while in use but at some point they will both be empty. At the same time.
  • Don't see a problem but the big question,except which tank will be consumed first? Main, portable or will both run out at the same time?