LP tank testing itasca 1992
I have a 1992 sunrise 27ft and last fall I closed the LP tank valve now this summer I noticed it was empty when I was getting it out . :S So that means either valve or fuller are leaking . Whats the s...
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Flanz wrote:Dog Trainer wrote:topflite51 wrote:
Have to agree about taking it to a full service propane dealer.
"Start by taking a soapy dish detergent and water solution in a spray bottle. Spray all the fittings that you can find starting at the tank. Watch for the large bubble that forms at a slow leak or a number of bubbles at a fast leak. This may give you the source of your leak.
How does this work when the tank is empty? :h
How would anyone find the leak while the tank is empty. Highly skilled propane dealer or not
This won't work with an empty tank. It will need to be pressurized then the soapy water can be used. Altho I'm not a "propane expert" I would assume that putting the tank under pressure with dry compressed air would be the best way to test an already empty tank....
-paul
NO NO NO! NEVER put air in a propane tank or bottle or cylinder!
the propane supplier can put a very small amount of liquid propane in there, and the pressure will immediately go to full propane pressure. Even half a cup of liquid propane will give full pressure, that's why the pressure gauge gimmicks to indicate tank levels are pretty much useless; the pressure won't drop until the tank is completely empty!
Get the tank tested at a competent facility, then let them drain it and fix it.
