An empty tank still contains a small amount of propane gas.
Rv propane tank valve stuck.
How to fix a stuck propane tank valve step 1.
There s no need to be gentle about it smack it hard.
If that doesn t work take the tank b.
Propane tanks refillable or single use to a propane marketer pressurized gas retailer or gas service company.
If the valve is still stuck a small bit of oil applied to the stem will help loosen it up.
The excess flow valve is a spring loaded needle valve designed into the pol or connection valve and is rated to a specific flow or pressure.
Twist firmly to dislodge.
Check the tank for any.
This video shows the disassembly of an opd overfill protection device valve from a 20 lb.
Make sure it is in a dry cool area.
To resolve the stuck valve disconnect the cylinder from your regulator and firmly smack the bottom of the cylinder on the ground jarring it.
Try disconnecting the tank for a couple mins.
A propane tank may explode in a garbage truck or when the garbage is processed.
Shut everything off wait one minute open the tank valve turn the grill to the light position attempt to light.
If you open the valve on your rv propane tank too quickly you risk tripping the excess flow valve and having to fight to go back and forth with the system to get it to cooperate.
Propane tanks in garbage are a safety hazard to people and can damage equipment.
Now repeat the hookup process as outlined above.
Check to make sure the propane valve is on check the excess flow valve check the propane pressure regulator ensure the propane detector inside the motorhome is on.
Wrap the rubber band around the edge of valve to improve your grip on the lodged valve.
Do not use a wrench since too much torque may result in the valve coming apart.
This will generally loosen the stuck opd valve.
