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04-09-2022, 10:22 AM #11
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I had the local supplier loosen the vent screw exactly one time. That was a kid I knew and he explained he was doing it to remove any air so all that would be in it was propane. Over the last 45 years or so, he's the only person anywhere to do that, and it was only that one time.
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04-09-2022, 11:24 AM #12
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[QUOTE=el Rojo;421910]My tanks only hold 7.0 to 7.1 gal when empty.
I read that as well but then I have read that a 30# tank is "considered" full at 7.1 gallons and then I read the following formula, 30# / 4.24 - 7.07 gallons at 60* F, which is 80% of the total tank volume. Then I guess at colder temps like when your using the furnace and the temp is @ 30* F or colder you could squeeze in another 0.5 gallons.
I don't know, its like anything else, you can read too much and get conflicting info.Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
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04-09-2022, 11:34 AM #13
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Getting propane tanks filled when on the road is a craps shoot. Lots of variation in personnel and procedures. Some places have scales and gallon meters others just gallons. Some places they look like they know what they are doing, others it might be their first day. I think I have seen every combination of weighing, gallons and bleed valve open or closed. My understanding has been a full 30# tank is 6.8 to 7.1 or 7.2 gallons. Had a place I sit it would take over 8 gallons one time.
“ Thinking maybe I'll put a sticker on our tanks saying only fill to 80%” I don’t understand this statement, do you only want 5.6 gallons of propane put in your 30# tank?2020 Reflection 337RLS
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04-09-2022, 11:40 AM #14
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Though Amazon. I could get the Fairview regulator with check valves for $114 or from another dealer the regulator with check valves and two pig tails for $115. I got the one with new pigtails. I figured you can never have enough pigtails.
Oh and the new regulator with check valves fixed my issue with my original regulator installed by GD, and then replaced by me using the same pigtail regulator connectors on the OEM regulator where they removed one of the check valves and replaced it with a 90* elbow because they mounted the regulator too close to the side wall.
When I replaced it this time I moved the regulator wall bracket in @ 1.5 inch so I could go straight in to the regulator check valve with the pigtail without using the 90 elbow for the drivers side tank.Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
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04-09-2022, 11:51 AM #15
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Nay, I was just thinking of those times in the dead of winter when we have gotten the tanks refilled and they pumped in 7.5 gallons when they should have only put in 7. Yeah I guess my label would be the wrong thing to do and like you say I end up with 5.6, that is if the operator can do math.
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04-09-2022, 11:55 AM #16
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04-09-2022, 11:58 AM #17
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04-09-2022, 01:27 PM #18
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I always carry my portable scale with me so I know if they've filled the tank. Many of the filling spots around here have tried to move to only filling a 20 lb. tank with 15 lbs. of propane. Kind of like the Blue Rhino scam. I take my scale and call them out on it, since they charge by the fill, not by the gallon.
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04-10-2022, 06:36 AM #19
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Yes both inputs of the 2 stage regulator should have a check valve.
The way yours is set up you can not disconnect the drivers side tank with the pass side tank turned on because gas will flow out of the drivers side pigtail. Unless your pigtail hose has a check valve in it , you will see manufacturers call it a back check valve.
Originally on our regulator GD removed the drivers side check valve and installed a 90 elbow because they mounted the regulator too close to the side wall. We could never disconnect the drivers side tank with the pass tank turned on.Last edited by Steven@147; 04-10-2022 at 06:53 AM.
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04-10-2022, 07:31 AM #20
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