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Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:49:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane tank concern
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This is quite normal. The service valve used does not have a stem seal as do similar water valves therefor they may leak a bit when in transit from the full open to full closed position. That valve should ALWAYS be in the full open or full closed position not in-between.

On 2013-07-08, at 5:48 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:

> Hi Listers, > > I recently decided to try all appliances before heading to West River = > Westies next weekend. When I turned on the propane tank I heard a small = > air sound and smelled propane. I turned the valve all the way to open = > and as I turned the sound got louder. at the full open position the =

> sound stopped. The smell of propane was still in the air so I decided = > not to test the stove after all! I then began to turn the valve to the = > off position. On the way there the hissing sound returned and the sound = > of propane. When completely in the off position the hissing continued = > for a few seconds then the sound and smell went away. Any thoughts on = > what is going on? The tank is on a well cared for van with almost no = > rust. The tank itself is a bit rusty more then anything else on the =

> camper. > > Recommendations on my next step in having a healthy system is greatly = > appreciated.

Cheers,

Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale) Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013


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