Propane running out super quick
I just bought a 2018 Heartland Mallard about 2 months ago, and am having worries about the propane usage on it. My old TT was a 2009, and even with running the water heater constantly, cooking daily,...
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What size propane Cylinders do you have vs other TTs propane Cylinders??
Two 20# or Two 30#
What is outside temps?
Check Vent holes and crimped body on LP Reg for leaks (small pin hole/1st stage & large screened vent/2nd stage)
Check that pigtail hoses are screwed onto cylinders tight
Check fitting on pigtail hose to ACME Green nut....some bad hoses
Have LP System Pressure Drop Test done
Basically ALL propane secured.........any pilot lights valved out
Remove a stove top burner
Connect Manometer to burner tube
Valve in propane service valve
Measure/record system pressure (10" to 14" WC---S/B 11" WC)
Valve out propane service valve
Open second burner knob SLOWLY and lower system pressure to 8"WC
Close second burner knob.
Monitor manometer for minimum of 3 minutes.......should hold 8"WC
If pressure drops.....time how fast (indicates size of leak)
Quick down/dirty pressure test...
With one stove top burner ON high
Place tip of screw driver on regulator output fitting (metal)and handle next to ear listen to flow (so you can judge noise)
Turn ALL propane appliances OFF and valve out any pilot lights
Now listen again to regulator.......S/B quiet indicating no flow
We stayed in very cold temps (0*F day time/-19*F night time)...went thru a 30# Cylinder EVERY DAY....but stayed roasty toasty :B
Two 20# or Two 30#
What is outside temps?
Check Vent holes and crimped body on LP Reg for leaks (small pin hole/1st stage & large screened vent/2nd stage)
Check that pigtail hoses are screwed onto cylinders tight
Check fitting on pigtail hose to ACME Green nut....some bad hoses
Have LP System Pressure Drop Test done
Basically ALL propane secured.........any pilot lights valved out
Remove a stove top burner
Connect Manometer to burner tube
Valve in propane service valve
Measure/record system pressure (10" to 14" WC---S/B 11" WC)
Valve out propane service valve
Open second burner knob SLOWLY and lower system pressure to 8"WC
Close second burner knob.
Monitor manometer for minimum of 3 minutes.......should hold 8"WC
If pressure drops.....time how fast (indicates size of leak)
Quick down/dirty pressure test...
With one stove top burner ON high
Place tip of screw driver on regulator output fitting (metal)and handle next to ear listen to flow (so you can judge noise)
Turn ALL propane appliances OFF and valve out any pilot lights
Now listen again to regulator.......S/B quiet indicating no flow
We stayed in very cold temps (0*F day time/-19*F night time)...went thru a 30# Cylinder EVERY DAY....but stayed roasty toasty :B
