Date:         Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:36:41 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Thanks, Richard! (was: Whiff of propane)
Comments: To: Richard A Jones <jones@colorado.edu>
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Thanks, Richard!

After a few tests it's clear that my service valve does not close
completely. I've ordered a replacement to be kept in the same box as my
replacement manual filler and bleeder valves. Once the tank is empty, or
nearly so (guesswork) I'll swap them all out. The regulator was replaced
a couple years ago with a new two-stage one, so I reckon I'll be good to
go on the propane side for quite a while.

--

Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 7/24/2007 12:41 PM Richard A Jones wrote:

>> This
>> suggests that the main valve does not close completely. So the whiff of
>> propane that I smell from the tank area could be from any part of the
>> plumbing.
>>
>> What's the scoop on those valves? Rebuildable? Available for replacement?
>>
>> I wonder if a valve that does not close completely could also be the
>> leak source.
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> The "service valve" can wear out.  I replaced mine when I had to
> crank harder and harder to have it not leak--just like you report.
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> Here's what you need (right photo):
> http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/lp-gas/propane-refill-adapter.htm
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> You are also working toward understanding that you need a new fill
> valve (left photo) (and bleeder valve), but maybe you are not
> there yet....
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> The web site is for illustration; your local RV dealer might have
> better prices.  But do notice how inexpensive a regular fill valve
> is--to get rid of the AutoStop.  ;-)
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> Richard
> Boulder
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