propane tank
Had my propane tank filled today and found that the vent is not working. I have never been able to get more than 7 gallons in a 12 gallon tank. Not sure how to fix this? this is the tank that came on my 2016 four winds class c
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Dutch_12078 wrote:
That "vent" is not really a "vent" at all, but rather it's the "Fixed Liquid Level Gauge" that's used to tell when the liquid has reached the 80% full point, the maximum the tank can legally hold.
I always, incorrectly, called it a vent ! Learn something new everyday !!Dutch_12078 wrote:
A 12 gallon water capacity propane tank holds 9.6 gallons of liquid propane. That "vent" is not really a "vent" at all, but rather it's the "Fixed Liquid Level Gauge" that's used to tell when the liquid has reached the 80% full point, the maximum the tank can legally hold. The OPD (Overfill Prevention Device) will also cut off the refill flow at about the same point as a backup. If the Fixed Liquid Level Gauge valve cannot be opened, a trained refiller should know not to fill the tank. A local propane distributor may be able to correct the problem for you at a nominal cost. The valves are replaceable.
CORRECT....
Four Winds Specs shows 40.9 pounds for LP Capacity
Propane weighs 4.3#/gallon
That equates to 9.51 gals of propane
OP .....
Are you saying the 'vent' valve does not open? (Fixed Liquid Level Valve)- Maybe it was never purged correctly by the first people that filled it.
After you empty it, have the filler attempt to purge it more. If you get a bunch of air pressure out you'll know it needs purging. - unlike a bar-bq tank we can not weight the tank to see how much is in it , or know when its full when filling, the vent on the on board tank lets the operator know when the tank is at the max capacity when liquid appears out of the vent.. maybe check in with a place that can replace the valve next time the tank is empty...
- A 12 gallon water capacity propane tank holds 9.6 gallons of liquid propane. That "vent" is not really a "vent" at all, but rather it's the "Fixed Liquid Level Gauge" that's used to tell when the liquid has reached the 80% full point, the maximum the tank can legally hold. The OPD (Overfill Prevention Device) will also cut off the refill flow at about the same point as a backup. If the Fixed Liquid Level Gauge valve cannot be opened, a trained refiller should know not to fill the tank. A local propane distributor may be able to correct the problem for you at a nominal cost. The valves are replaceable.
