Propane tank mishap
I had three propane tanks filled on the way to visit our son and his family. I put them in the back of my SUV. 20 minute trip total. 30 minutes later he went out to install the new car seats for my gr...
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Bzeitham wrote:
When you say you tightened the valve, I assume you mean that main valve on the tank, not the "spitter" valve on the side of the valve. Your tank should have an OPD valve. An OPD valve should not allow LP to flow out of the tank unless an appliance is attached. Cracking the valve on an OPD compliant tank should not allow gas to flow. If it has an OPD valve and is leaking you have a defective tank.
It has to be 'bleed' valve (spitter) on side of valve body.
The Main Service Valve can be opened fully and will not let propane flow unless a ACME Nut is screwed onto end of valve.
Inside valve is a spring loaded shut off that has to be opened by the stub inside ACME Nut.
As stated.......if propane was leaking out of end of valve where hose attaches then the 'spring loaded shutoff' is defective
As to the transporting inside your SUV.............lesson learned
Correct?!!
