Propane Tank Misery

[M-Tecs]

open the tank valve very slowly

that has worked for me on problem tanks.

[cwtebay]

There should be a smaller flathead fit screw on the side of the valve fitting. While having it hooked up and open to halfway, turn that smaller screw counter clockwise. Sometimes that's all it takes.

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[barnabus]

how long does the inspection period last on a tank and is there a date found on the bottle?

[Shawlerbrook]

Also, make sure that the fitting from the appliance to the tank is fully tightened. If all the above doesn’t work, return it.

[gwpercle]

I always have to refer back to the instructions , there is one correct way to connect the propane tank , and one way to open the control knobs ... and I always get it wrong / backwards ...
If you don't get it Exactly Right the gas will barely come out and you hardley get any flame .
Do a search on " propane tank gas grill connection / hookup " if you have lost the instructions .
I can never remember the correct song and dance you must do .
Gary

[Bmi48219]

Had the same problem with my own spare 20 lb tank. Ran it empty, had it filled, connected it to grill, no gas! Researched the problem on line, ask the tech at LP fill station. No luck. Wound up exchanging it for a Blue Rhino tank at Ace.

[yovinny]

Blue Rhino tanks suck..they have special proprietary valves to prevent anyone else refilling one and they oftentimes malfunction and prevent use. The few I've used were also never filled to the full 20lb capacity, but more like only 3/4 filled.
Their only use is as an absolute last resort in my book...ymmv

[tja6435]

Blue Rhino tanks suck..they have special proprietary valves to prevent anyone else refilling one and they oftentimes malfunction and prevent use. The few I've used were also never filled to the full 20lb capacity, but more like only 3/4 filled.
Their only use is as an absolute last resort in my book...ymmv

I’ve had Blue Rhino tanks filled dozens of times by the Ace Hardware, the gas station or the mechanic shop in town that fills propane. They do not have proprietary valves.

[farmbif]

also if I'm not mistaken the dot required opd valve only allow the tanks to be 3/4 filled or whatever the cutoff is. when the float in the valve pops up it doesn't allow anymore gas or liquid to enter tank. the 100 pound tanks are a bit different I believe they allow filling till it vents out though the dip tube when the vent is opened during filling.
I only know what little I know about them from spending so much on propane refills and running water heater and cloths dryer in addition to grills and crab pot burners off propane for the past 28 years or so.

[kerplode]

I had some trouble with one of these newer tanks a while back and finally realized what was screwing it up was I had left one of the burner control valves on MAX. I usually run the grill at MAX for a few minutes after I'm done, then shut it down by first turning off the gas at the tank. Time before, I guess I forgot to switch one of the burner valves off after.

It was honestly a pain in the butt to get it going again once I tripped it. I ended up shutting everything off and then completely disconnecting/reconnecting the tank.

So now, I do this sequence and I haven't ran into any more problems.
Verify tank valve is off.
Verify burner control valves are off
Connect feed hose to tank and tighten hand-tight
SLOWLY turn on tank valve.
Turn on burners and light.

[yovinny]

I’ve had Blue Rhino tanks filled dozens of times by the Ace Hardware, the gas station or the mechanic shop in town that fills propane. They do not have proprietary valves.

Just relaying what the Synergy Propane tech told me, but obviously you know better. I filled countless 20lb & alum fork truck bottles over the course of 30yrs at our old plant,, countless except for 2 blue rhino tanks from the bosses bbq which could not be filled and would not except any gas at all.

[JimB..]

If you look at the blue rhino tanks they now say either 17lb or 15lb.

About proprietary valves, they have been installing them for years but not all tanks have them. They can be identified by a triangular impression in the side of the valve.

[Mal Paso]

Aren't safety devices Wonderful? Some safety devices create a bigger hazard. What was so wrong with the old valve that we create this mess?

[Alan in Vermont]

Try hooking up to the grille again and open the tank valve VERY slowly. There is a high volume cutoff that serves to shut off the propane flow if it is flowing too fast, as would be the case if the hose ruptured.

[shaune509]

Mel, The reason is some know it all government desk jockey safety nazi and legal leaches. They have affected all industries mostly at a determent.
Shaune509

[Jeff Michel]

Sounds like someone before you cranked down on the valve when they shut if off. Smashed the valve seat. I'd return it to the vendor and let them know. I've had it happen to me before.

[yovinny]

Mel, The reason is some know it all government desk jockey safety nazi and legal leaches. They have affected all industries mostly at a determent.
Shaune509

True that... Just look at what they did to gas can nozzles...

[GregLaROCHE]

There was a time when this would be a simple problem to trouble shot. Unfortunately, we have so many safety devices it can be a real pain to figure out.