Troubleshooting Propane Problem
Hi Folks,
I have a propane leak that I'm trying to get my arms around. My local RV repair/dealership is overbooked with sales and repairs during covid, and they can't get to me in a timely manner.
The leak is occuring between the propane tank and the regulator. There is an aftermarket fitting (installed by a previous owner) there called an "oil drip leg." It's purpose is capture impurities in the propane before it reaches the regulator. These gizmos are not common on RVs.
I think I have narrowed the problem down to these scenarios:
1) It's full.
2) It was attached with pipe dope rather than yellow teflon tape
3) Both of these things at once
So here are my questions:
1) Can I just remove this %$#@! thing altogether? Most motorhomes seem to get along fine without it
2) If I remove this thing, can I clean it out and reattach it? Or does it have to be replaced?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
I have a propane leak that I'm trying to get my arms around. My local RV repair/dealership is overbooked with sales and repairs during covid, and they can't get to me in a timely manner.
The leak is occuring between the propane tank and the regulator. There is an aftermarket fitting (installed by a previous owner) there called an "oil drip leg." It's purpose is capture impurities in the propane before it reaches the regulator. These gizmos are not common on RVs.
I think I have narrowed the problem down to these scenarios:
1) It's full.
2) It was attached with pipe dope rather than yellow teflon tape
3) Both of these things at once
So here are my questions:
1) Can I just remove this %$#@! thing altogether? Most motorhomes seem to get along fine without it
2) If I remove this thing, can I clean it out and reattach it? Or does it have to be replaced?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!
