Propane leakdown
I put a pressure gauge inline between the tank and regulator for the first time ever. After I shut the gas off the pressure on the gauge will drop overnight from green (pressurized) to the red (meani...
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The LP standard for leak test is as follows.
Pressurize to 11 to 14 inches WC
Install the manometer
Lower the WC to about 8 inches wc
Measure the Manometer for 3 minutes
The system passes if no drop in pressure during the test.
There is no such thing as a completely sealed LP system. The system will leak down the LP in the system when the Tank is turned off over days/weeks.
YOU NEVER USE OR NEED TO USE ANY SEALANT ON A FLARE FITTING. NEVER!
If a flare leaks FIX the copper flare, do not attempt to use sealant. PIPE fittings, you use sealant/teflon tape. Doug
Pressurize to 11 to 14 inches WC
Install the manometer
Lower the WC to about 8 inches wc
Measure the Manometer for 3 minutes
The system passes if no drop in pressure during the test.
There is no such thing as a completely sealed LP system. The system will leak down the LP in the system when the Tank is turned off over days/weeks.
YOU NEVER USE OR NEED TO USE ANY SEALANT ON A FLARE FITTING. NEVER!
If a flare leaks FIX the copper flare, do not attempt to use sealant. PIPE fittings, you use sealant/teflon tape. Doug
