> oops! actually when filling it is closed to allow the pumping in of > the "liquid" propane.
When filling the tank, the overflow or bleeder valve is OPEN. That's the part of the Autostop that needs to be fully open and most propane fillers don't know it--or with manual valves, the bleeder is open slightly. When liquid propane comes out, it is 80%. In the Autostop case, it shuts off the intake. In the manual case, the guy wakes up and shuts off his pump, surprised that it took so little as he usually fills the big rigs. ;-) I've got rid of both my Autostops in favor of manual valves, but I seem to recall complaints on the list about not being able to fill as an indication of failing "auto"s.... Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 Syncro Westy El Jefe (w/ two propane tanks) |
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