Automatic switch over on propane tanks

[msgtearley]

I have 2 30 pound tanks, both are full. when the one on the right runs out and I try to switch over to the one on the left, I can not get any propane to flow. It is just like the tank on the left is empty, which it is not. I have taken the tank from the left and put it on the right and it works fine. I just am not sure what is preventing the propane from flowing from the left. A regulator is hooked up to the tank on the left and then it goes to the switch over valve. Any ideas on how I can check out the regulator and the switch over valve?

[Earl_E]

Dave H M wrote:
I did not understand your second sentence. You mentioned you tried to switch over. That is spose to happen automatically. i do not have any control on my switch over valve. :h

If I turn the valve to left tank, it feeds from the left tank. If I turn the valve to right tank, it feeds from the right tank. When one tank runs out it switches automatically, but I then turn it to the tank that is feeding so I can remove the empty tank. Sounds like control.

[rseymour21]

I like it when there's a problem and solution, maybe he'll come back sometime and report his finding!

[allen8106]

greende wrote:

smkettner wrote:
Could be a stuck check valve in the pigtail that connects valve to the tank.

X2

X3 Happened to me and had to replace both pigtails.

[Ron_Nielson]

The EASIEST solution is to stop by your propane dealer (any propane dealer) tell him what is going on and in a few minutes he will diagnose your problem, and likely offer to fix it for you, at a rate probably lower than any place else you will find. And the job will be done CORRECTLY.

[RockyMt]

Same problem-replaced the red regulator and the pigtail,all is good!

[time2roll]

Dave H M wrote:
I did not understand your second sentence. You mentioned you tried to switch over. That is spose to happen automatically. i do not have any control on my switch over valve. :h

Should be a lever to designate the primary tank.
And yes the secondary bottle should feed the RV with no adjustment.

[Dave_H_M]

I did not understand your second sentence. You mentioned you tried to switch over. That is spose to happen automatically. i do not have any control on my switch over valve. :h

[edatlanta]

My auto switchover regulator failed a few weeks back. A new one solved the problem.

[car2900]

Every time I turn my tanks on, VERY slowly, I can't get gas. I have to lightly tap the regulator with a wrench and that does the trick. Think I should go ahead and replace the regulator?

[greende]

smkettner wrote:
Could be a stuck check valve in the pigtail that connects valve to the tank.

X2

[time2roll]

Could be a stuck check valve in the pigtail that connects valve to the tank.

[laknox]

I sure like my FW, where the 2 propane tanks are side x side with a single valve T'd between them.

Lyle

[Old-Biscuit]

Your RED regulator is bad. They reduce cylinder pressure down to 30# and then feed across rig to other side and main regulator.

[jdgreen42]

The safety valve on the affected tank is likely stuck in the closed position. Disconnect the pigtail hose, be sure the tank valve is turned OFF. Insert a small flat screwdriver in the opening against the valve seat and give it a quick rap with the palm of your hand. Be sure the valve is OFF before you try this. You should hear a quick short hiss. Reconnect your pigtail and open the tank valve SLOWLY. It should work as normal.