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 ...
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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)
