Propane Regulator issue

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Background.
Propane tank ran out.
I had the empty tank refilled.
Opened valve on refilled tank
Rotated knob to move the indicator to the tank that is now running. It turned pretty hard and then it got easy and the plastic knob came loose and it pulled right off. The stem that was inside the plastic indicator turns free, no resistance.
We are on the road and moving frequently for the next few days. I called our dealer and have a new regulator ready to be shipped once we get to a spot where we will stay for a few days. But in the mean time I am wondering if the regulator is going to switch to the other tank when this one runs out? Will I have to physically switch positions moving a full tank in place of the empty one?
Any ideas about whats going on here

time2roll · Answer

Any position should use both tanks.  Knob just determines the primary tank.If you have a choice I recommend Cavagna.

old_guy · Answer

smkettner--- I have never heard of the above regulator but it does look like it works quite well considering the almost 5 star rating it got.  I have only seen Marshall's and they are about the same price.  I may have to keep this in mind when mine goes bad the next time.

time2roll · Answer

I had a Marshall. Indicator would kinda creep up to red. Hard to tell.
Cavagna snaps full red when it is time to fill. No question on the reading.

I replaced because the Marshall leaked. Probably for some time before I gave up looking for the leak. Now my propane stays pressurized even with tanks off in storage. Probably leaking from day one.

old-biscuit · Answer

flyfishing48 wrote:Background.  Propane tank ran out.  I had the empty tank refilled.Opened valve on refilled tankRotated knob to move the indicator to the tank that is now running.  It turned pretty hard and then it got easy and the plastic knob came loose and it pulled right off. The stem that was inside the plastic indicator turns free, no resistance.  We are on the road and moving frequently for the next few days.  I called our dealer and have a new regulator ready to be shipped once we get to a spot where we will stay for a few days.  But in the mean time I am wondering if the regulator is going to switch to the other tank when this one runs out?  Will I have to physically switch positions moving a full tank in place of the empty one?Any ideas about whats going on hereNot sure why your image is not displaying but when I copy/paste address it shows you have a Cavagna Regulator.Regulator will auto swap when tank runs out......just change 'indicator' stem to opposite position when you go to refill empty tank

flyfishing48 · Answer

I do have a Cavagna Regulator.I feel more confident that things will be OK until I get get the replacement parts.  Not using any propane right now while on Mustang Island.  It is supposed to cool down a little in a few days.  May use a little in the morning to take the chill off then.  Thanks for ht help with this.

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