Propane Cylinder Fill: Error?
I recently took my 2 outdated 30# propane cylinders to exchange for current inspected and filled ones. I recently went to switch out one of the in use cylinders that showed empty. I pulled the empty, ...
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The safety feature that prevents the unmitigated flow of gas when the cylinder valve is opened with nothing attached is separate from the OPD gizmo, though both are of course incorporated in an OPD valve. The excess flow prevention thingy existed before OPDs were required. I believe typically it's a little metal ball caged in the valve such that a sufficient flow will force it against the opening and prevent the flow of gas. There may well be other designs in use.
This is also what prevents the full contents of the cylinder from escaping if you get a major leak in the propane system, such as from a crash.
I do agree with the others that the refillers at the exchange place should close the operation valve when they're done. I'd be making a call to the exchange company to gripe about it, and quite possibly report it to the state fire marshal as well.
This is also what prevents the full contents of the cylinder from escaping if you get a major leak in the propane system, such as from a crash.
I do agree with the others that the refillers at the exchange place should close the operation valve when they're done. I'd be making a call to the exchange company to gripe about it, and quite possibly report it to the state fire marshal as well.
