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Date:         Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:45:08 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: interconnecting two propane tanks
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Richard

<I have the idea of a second propane tank, and interconnecting the low-pressure lines (after the regulators.) Then, I could run one tank empty, turn it off, turn on the other tank and thus alternate tanks.>

Yes, I have done this and had no problems. Although I see no harm in having both tanks turned on at the same time, I have only used my second (backup) tank when the main (built in) tank ran empty and turned off.

<Question: will this work? Can the "off" tank have pressure on its regulator on the "back" side? That is, will the regulator be OK or will it leak propane in that situation?>

If both regulators are rated the same, then the pressure after the regulators should be the same whether the second tank is connected or not or turned on or not.

Main Tank -> On/Off Valve -> Regulator -> T Coupling -> Van Range and Fridge

Backup Tank -> On/Off Valve -> Regulator ----^

-Larry


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