i dont recall ever hearing a hiss in my propane tank when opening the valve and certainly dont smell propane. i just went out and opened it and the results were the same- no sound and no smell. the soap/water leak detection suggestion would be the first thing to do. i generally do not open mine all the way, nor do i open my grill propane cylinders all the way; most of time somewhere "in between". i dont recall ever having any leaking due to only partially openning the valves, on mine.
Stan Wilder wrote: > I don't know where you guys come up with your crap. > All high pressure cylinders have a double seat valve. > In other words they must be fully closed or fully open, in either of > these positions they seat against a seal and should not leak. > The slight leaking in the mid range of the valve is caused by excessive > pressure and is normal. > Possibly a new valve might not leak in the mid range but it soon will > with use. > If you have a leak with the valve in full open position it could be a > defective regulator or a leaky seat but if it only leaks during the > transition from fully closed to fully open then its just operating > normally. > > Stan Wilder > 83 Air Cooled Westy > |
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