Mh propane capacity discrepency
Our 05 Revolution has a 38.4 gallon propane tank. The factory replaced the original tank circa 2008. We let the tank run down to an indicated empty lat night. Filled it this am but it would only tak...
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down home wrote:
Clerk who filled it this am suggested letting it run out and opening petcock somewhere on the tank to let moisture out. I think he must have meant lube. Neither seems reasonable.
You are correct!
IMO, it is NEVER a good idea to intentionally allow a refillable propane/butane tank to go empty and remain at at/open to atmospheric pressure for any length of time. That's what gives moisture (and other contaminants) an opportunity to enter the tank. (unless you suspect that the tank is already contaminated) If so, the tank should be professionally inspected before filling/use.
Chum lee
