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02-05-2023, 08:03 PM #11
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Larry, I tried the stove trick. I had the propane on, turned on a burner, and every two minutes I tried lighting it. After 10 minutes I gave up. Then someone suggested that I turn the selector to midway between the two positions with only the small tank attached. If propane was getting through the regulator I should be able to smell it from the other hose. Nothing.
Tomorrow I'll make some phone calls before I head out to get propane and groceries. I suspect that the grocery stop may well cost more than the propane stop, even with filling two 30# bottles.David Lininger, kb0zke
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02-06-2023, 07:12 AM #12
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I ran out of propane once. The tank not in use was empty when the regulator switched over. It was empty because of a leak in the hose from the tank to the regulator. Local hardware store had the exact hose I needed.
My suggestion would be to troubleshoot the flow of gas. I would verify flow into the regulator. And out of the regulator. If your not comfortable and experienced with gas pipe plumbing, connection sealing and leak testing, this may be best left to a technician.2021 Reflection 312 BHTS, Silverado 2500 Duramax
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02-06-2023, 04:10 PM #13
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Fixed!
Several people suggested that the regulator might be at fault. I first called the dealer and was told that I would have to bring the trailer in to them (200+ miles each way) for them to replace it. The $200 of diesel would be on me, as would be the cost of staying at a campground for the night if they couldn't take care of it as soon as we arrived. I then called GD customer service. They said they would be willing to send me a new regulator. I then asked if this was a pretty standard part (it is) and would a propane store have one (they probably will). When I said that we were headed to town to get propane and would ask, they said that if I bought one I should email them a copy of the receipt and they would reimburse me. We gathered up a cooler, the grocery list, and headed for town (propane tanks were already in the truck). Propane store was the first stop. It took us longer to find the door than to get the tanks filled and back in the truck. I asked about a regulator and showed them a picture of what I had. "Oh, you got the junk one!" A new one was less than $50. It is now on and we again have working propane.
This regulator will switch tanks, but doesn't have the little green and red gauge. No big deal. At the suggestion of several I have only one tank turned on. When we run out of propane I'll turn the other tank on and switch the feed. Then we can head down to the friendly propane store and get more propane.David Lininger, kb0zke
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02-06-2023, 04:18 PM #14
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If it's an auto-switching regulator, both tanks should be open with the level pointing to only one of them (the one you want to use first). When the regulator switches over (without you having to do anything), you switch the lever, close the valve on the empty tank, and take it to get it filled.
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02-06-2023, 04:21 PM #15
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Sounds like a good outcome. The new regulator, since it's a auto-switch should have some way to show which tank is being drawn from, and some indication of full and empty, usually a red/green face. Otherwise you'd have no way to know either of the above. I turn both my tanks on and check the valve periodically to see whether I need to fill a tank. Waking up in a cold trailer at night, and have to make my way out to turn the other tank on is not for me, not when I have a device that will do it for me.
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02-06-2023, 05:01 PM #16
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02-06-2023, 08:19 PM #17
Glad you got this solved!
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02-11-2023, 03:32 PM #18
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Just a plug for the Lippert Propane Tank Sensor that report to the Compass Connect App. Now that you have a good regulator, you can also know at a glance how full your tanks are.
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02-11-2023, 04:14 PM #19
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In all follow what Rob mentioned.
The only addition I would add is that there is a safety check valve in the stem of the ACME valve going to each tank.
Just for the sake of being thorough turn both tanks off, disconnect the hoses from both tanks.
Wait 5 minutes (probably overkill) then reattach both tanks prior to opening both tanks with the regulator switch pointing to the full(er) tank. Then try to purge the lines by igniting a stove burner.
If you have a new #15 your should get something or the regulator is faulty.
I had a similar issue and replaced the regulator with an MB Sturgis made here at home by a reputable company.
I now see I am late to this thread- glad your good to go!Last edited by ExNihilo; 02-11-2023 at 04:16 PM.
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02-11-2023, 05:25 PM #20
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