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I recently took my 2 outdated 30# propane cylinders to exchange for current inspected and filled ones.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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DReisinger wrote:
When they started using OPD, the cylinders were not filled as full as before, but you still got charged for " filling " your cylinder
Actually because proper filing was NOT followed by everyone the OPD was required to stop OVER FILLING
Filled cylinder is 80% of total capacity regardless.
Prior to OPD the 'liquid level bleeder valve' should have been cracked open venting vapor while filling with liquid propane.
When vapor changed to liquid the filling was stopped. bleeder valve closed caused it was FULL (80%).
Bleeder Valve pipe is at FIXED Liquid Level which is FULL at 80% level.
Even with an OPD......Liquid Level Bleeder Valve S/B Cracked Open and filling stopped when vapor changes to liquid
ASME Mounted Tank or Portable Cylinders.....same
