Very slow propane leak: how to find it?
Here is the problem: even with all appliances off, but the propane tank turned on, I am losing a quarter of a gallon of propane in a 24 hr. period. (I have weighed the tank -- it lost a pound a day,...
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This thread seems to be going nowhere but downhill. I have some suggestions regarding the original problem with a substantial leak that has not been detected with soap or an inexpensive propane detector.
I would start with the most likely sources for a leak. Begin with the tank. I have even had a new tank that leaked. I would turn on the propane, then turn it off. If your regulator has the typical red/green markings, checking for a system leak should be easy. Pressure should be maintained for at least several hours. If the pressure remains, then the issue is the tank. If not the next area I would check is the pigtails. I have had to replace mine every few years. Hoses start to dry out and crack. Next check the regulator, then every visible propane line and fitting on the exterior of the RV. Next look at the water heater and furnace.
I would start with the most likely sources for a leak. Begin with the tank. I have even had a new tank that leaked. I would turn on the propane, then turn it off. If your regulator has the typical red/green markings, checking for a system leak should be easy. Pressure should be maintained for at least several hours. If the pressure remains, then the issue is the tank. If not the next area I would check is the pigtails. I have had to replace mine every few years. Hoses start to dry out and crack. Next check the regulator, then every visible propane line and fitting on the exterior of the RV. Next look at the water heater and furnace.
