Propane Tank Leak
#1
Posted 21 July 2008 - 05:16 PM
I wonder if it was overfilled? Or can the valve be bad or just not seating properly? I'm going to buy a brass plug for the end, which should do it, but does anyone have any other thoughts on this issue?
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#2
Posted 21 July 2008 - 09:00 PM
if the propane tank it not too old, it might still be under warranty
maybe call ATC and see if they have any details or contact info for the tank manf.
we get our tanks from Manchester Tanks
from time to time we get new tanks that have a leaky valve
they usually destroy the tank at the local propane dealer and send a new one to us
that is one item on the camper you don't want leaking
:eek:
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So, I had my propane tank topped off last week as mentioned in the other thread. I notices the smell of gas fumes in my garage a few days later. Thought it must be a paint can or something. Well, it got worse so I called my utility company since my gas line comes into the house through the garage (I had forgetten about the propane). Turns out the propane tank is leaking through the valve. The gas is coming out where its supposed to, only the valve is tightly closed. Its a small, slow leak and the utility person said just keep it outside or hooked up to the regulator to keep it from leaking.
I wonder if it was overfilled? Or can the valve be bad or just not seating properly? I'm going to buy a brass plug for the end, which should do it, but does anyone have any other thoughts on this issue?
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#3
Posted 21 July 2008 - 10:56 PM
#4
Posted 22 July 2008 - 05:27 PM
I noticed a small propane leak on my Hawk on the last trip we took as well. Ours appears to be in the camper system somewhere because the odor goes away when we shut off the valve at the tank. I haven't gotten into investigating it yet, but have been meaning to post here for ideas for any good spots to check and ideas on how to check for leaks... other than running a lit match along the hose until it goes "POOF."
Try http://www.propane10...forgasleaks.htm for some good info. Start with the tank and then check each connection. Good luck!
#5
Posted 24 July 2008 - 08:35 PM
I tested the tank and it doesn't seem to leak, so I put it back into my garage. The smell has not returned.
I think maybe it was overfilled a little and the pressure release valve did its job in the heat of my garage. We'll see.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#6
Posted 27 July 2008 - 10:23 PM
Sounds like you just had an overfill. We test the tanks before they go out and usually catch any that leak before they go into a camper. Just let us know if you have any other problems though. We can send you a new tank if it comes to that.
#7
Posted 28 July 2008 - 01:55 PM
Does your camper have the Propane Gas Detector?I noticed a small propane leak on my Hawk on the last trip we took as well. Ours appears to be in the camper system somewhere because the odor goes away when we shut off the valve at the tank.
Here is the Propane Gas Detector Manual => http://www.ccicontro...om/7770T1LT.pdf
PLEASE SEE PAGE 2 "HOW TO TEST" using a BICâ„¢ or butane lighter!
Mike
'08 ATC Cougar (built 06/16/08)
# of nights in camper: '08=15, '12=21,'13=16, '14=10, '15=52, '16=11, '17=20 (equals 145)
#8
Posted 28 July 2008 - 02:15 PM
Any decent RV shop should have the equipment to test the regulator if you are unable to find a leak anywhere else in the lines.
#9
Posted 28 July 2008 - 03:36 PM
Kyle
#10
Posted 28 July 2008 - 08:38 PM
Brett,
Sounds like you just had an overfill. We test the tanks before they go out and usually catch any that leak before they go into a camper. Just let us know if you have any other problems though. We can send you a new tank if it comes to that.
Thanks Ben. So far the smell hasn't returned so I think it was just overfill.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
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