Date:         Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:29:38 -0500
Reply-To:     "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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Just find a replacement for the valve. I tired to repair mine and
couldn't--pick up some yellow teflon tape (for gas) and get a set of those
big, cheap thin metal wrenches off amazon or ebay and you are set.

Jim

On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 7:28 AM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> You can vent the propane from the tank by opening the blow-off valve, the
> knurled small brass know to the upper right of the shutoff valve. Takes
> about 45 minutes for a full tank. Ask me how I know.
>
> Jim
>
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 6:50 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Ugh.
>>
>> I think the valve isn't closing all the way. Flame remains lit too long.
>>
>> Haven't found anyone up here that does propane system repairs but at
>> minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the
>> tank.
>>
>> That valve sees likely higher than normal use. BC Ferries, as do other
>> ferry systems, requires that I close the valve before boarding the
>> ferry. And, the van has seen a fair amount of camping trips.
>>
>> Thanks for the help folks.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> On 8/22/18, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >> I'll double check that its not just an issue of residual fuel in the
>> >> lines
>> >> "fooling me" but I don't think it is.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > Well, maybe I was wrong.
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> Neil n
>>
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>>
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>>
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>> >
>>
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>>
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