Well....I was interested in the other valves that were under the dome and their function...the ones with the yellow screw on caps. There is a bigger one and a smaller one. What are they called and what is their function? Thanks for your help. Jesus bless.
I thought you said you were going to explain the rest of the valves, not just the high and low pressure regulators what about the rest of the outlets and inlets where it goes in where it comes out what are they for how they used.
Does the valve controlling flow to the house get closed during filling? My daughter had her tank filled last week and now the furnace isn't running. I'm wondering if the driver may have forgot to reopen the valve, thereby starving the house/furnace of fuel. I'll have her test her cooktop when she gets home; that would also tell us if propane is flowing. She lives half way across the country, so I can't go out and check for her; any help/information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Why do propane companies charge 30-50 dollars if it does go empty? I mean , They say it's to relight my stove And water heater even though I have electric or automatic ignition on everything and or leaks , but why would it leak if it wasn't before ?
Most states require the delivery drivers/gas technicians to perform a leak check if the home has an "interruption of service." An interruption can be an a section of pipe being depressurized, your tank running empty, or or if the regulator/meter is replaced. The reason you perform this test is because if there is no propane, you don't know for sure what caused that. Did your tank run empty because you didn't fill it, or did it run empty because you had a pipe or appliance leaking? If it's the second option, you best hope the technician coming out performs a leak check to verify everything is gas tight, otherwise you're about to dump hundreds of pounds of propane into your house.
Can i hook a generator to a 500 gallon propane , First is the high pressure reulator , then a 12 foot hose with a fitting to accept a short hose with a short hose regular and into the generator . It then would have the posibably to attach to a 5 gallon tank Thank you
I took some large planters that have air and put propane tank in it put planter turned over on top and put plant on top of that. Now you cannot see them nor can someone see to steal them.
Thank you Curtis Oil. We appreciate your tutorial. Were new to using propane in the house for cooking only. It's nice to see and learn the different parts. Especially how to manage fill ups and be aware the shut off valve. Thank you again for sharing♡ PS. Our tank is approx. 48" high and 5' in diameter. How do we calculate our capacity of propane? ♡
Look on the data plate. It will “ w.c.” But , that size sounds like a 120 or if it has “ dot” on the side of the tank it’s a 420. About 96 g of propane = about 80%.
Lol don’t have to flip upside down!!! Lol have your propane company come and install a withdrawal fill hose. If it’s legal in your state, must follow stage code laws
A 12k generator can be ran with any tank above 250 gallon the larger the tank obviously would mean more run time so it just depends on your needs, if you know the btu’s of that generator it’s fairly easy to know the run time per gallon for example if the btu of the generator is say 150000 than it would run approximately 1 1/2 hours on a gallon of propane
Yes you will need high pressure 1st stage regualter and then run field line to the unit in which you will come off with low pressure 2ns stage regualter and
Unless you have training and a transfer pump the easy answer is you can’t do that. It would be easier to run a line to your grill and run it off your 500
Yes, keep more propane in it or get a larger tank. Icing on a tank is a sign that you are using more gas than the tank can supply, which refrigerates the liquid inside and causes the pressure to drop. Keeping the tank as full as possible will allow more liquid to be in contact with the tank walls which will in turn allow more heat transfer through the walls and increase natural vaporization.
The valve on the left with the yellow cap is the filler valve. The one in the center is called a combination or multipurpose valve and sends gas to your house through the pigtail and red regulator, but can also be connected to the delivery truck for vapor equalization (makes it easier to fill the tank).
Very poor video you didn't explain hardly any of The other valves, purge valve, evacuation valve, everybody knows what the regulators are and the in/off valve
On a hot day you can fill a tank more than on a cold day, because you don't need as much room for expansion (it's already hot and the liquid won't expand much more than it already has), but for all practical purposes it is just easier to remember one number - 80% - for worst-case scenarios.
The yellow valve that’s far to my left. Is that supposed to be loose or is it supposed to be tight?
Well....I was interested in the other valves that were under the dome and their function...the ones with the yellow screw on caps. There is a bigger one and a smaller one. What are they called and what is their function?
Thanks for your help. Jesus bless.
Me too. If you have a propane tank and don't know what the valve or level gauge is you probably should not have a propane tank.
This is a great video! What are the other two yellow capped ones
I thought you said you were going to explain the rest of the valves, not just the high and low pressure regulators what about the rest of the outlets and inlets where it goes in where it comes out what are they for how they used.
Does the valve controlling flow to the house get closed during filling? My daughter had her tank filled last week and now the furnace isn't running. I'm wondering if the driver may have forgot to reopen the valve, thereby starving the house/furnace of fuel. I'll have her test her cooktop when she gets home; that would also tell us if propane is flowing. She lives half way across the country, so I can't go out and check for her; any help/information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Why do propane companies charge 30-50 dollars if it does go empty? I mean , They say it's to relight my stove And water heater even though I have electric or automatic ignition on everything and or leaks , but why would it leak if it wasn't before ?
Most states require the delivery drivers/gas technicians to perform a leak check if the home has an "interruption of service." An interruption can be an a section of pipe being depressurized, your tank running empty, or or if the regulator/meter is replaced. The reason you perform this test is because if there is no propane, you don't know for sure what caused that. Did your tank run empty because you didn't fill it, or did it run empty because you had a pipe or appliance leaking? If it's the second option, you best hope the technician coming out performs a leak check to verify everything is gas tight, otherwise you're about to dump hundreds of pounds of propane into your house.
I would think the shutoff valve is more important than the gauge.
What is the valve called? I want to replace opd valve on my 100# tank to the style in your video.
you miss all those other knobs and things sticking out
Vapor and filler valve and liquid draw
Can i hook a generator to a 500 gallon propane , First is the high pressure reulator , then a 12 foot hose with a fitting to accept a short hose with a short hose regular and into the generator . It then would have the posibably to attach to a 5 gallon tank Thank you
I took some large planters that have air and put propane tank in it put planter turned over on top and put plant on top of that. Now you cannot see them nor can someone see to steal them.
I just got a fill today and he did not fill it to 80%😢
Thank you Curtis Oil. We appreciate your tutorial. Were new to using propane in the house for cooking only. It's nice to see and learn the different parts. Especially how to manage fill ups and be aware the shut off valve. Thank you again for sharing♡
PS. Our tank is approx. 48" high and 5' in diameter. How do we calculate our capacity of propane? ♡
Look on the data plate. It will “ w.c.” But , that size sounds like a 120 or if it has “ dot” on the side of the tank it’s a 420. About 96 g of propane = about 80%.
Which of those connections do you use to fill up a 20 lb propane tank off of that tank
furrywolf Victory you can’t unless you flip it upside down, the big tank that is.
@@Ja2808R your a GD liar pal
Lol don’t have to flip upside down!!! Lol have your propane company come and install a withdrawal fill hose. If it’s legal in your state, must follow stage code laws
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My first stage regular has a broken seal on it. If that seal breaks does it leak out propane?
Yes
Should you run the tank low every so often to clear out any old propane?
Not necessary. Propane does not deteriorate with age, and it is non-corrosive.
It doesn’t not go bad
Can you fill more than 80% if it’s a below ground Installation where the temp would be more consistent season to season?
No sir
You can, but not recommend
Thanks did not know you can use it below 10% get a refill this week...
What is that hose called on the tank mines leaking and need it replaced
Pig tail
Can I run a 12000 watt generator off of a tank that size, if so, what do I need to do it ?
A 12k generator can be ran with any tank above 250 gallon the larger the tank obviously would mean more run time so it just depends on your needs, if you know the btu’s of that generator it’s fairly easy to know the run time per gallon for example if the btu of the generator is say 150000 than it would run approximately 1 1/2 hours on a gallon of propane
Thanks for responding, David
Yes you will need high pressure 1st stage regualter and then run field line to the unit in which you will come off with low pressure 2ns stage regualter and
I want to add a filler hose to my 500 gallon tank so I can fill small BBQ bottle from my big propane tank. Any videos on how to do that?
Unless you have training and a transfer pump the easy answer is you can’t do that. It would be easier to run a line to your grill and run it off your 500
Yes you don't want fill your grill bottle that way definitely not safe way to despence propane
You have 250 psi relief valve (if pressure gets too high)
Is that the yellow one far to the left hand side? If so, mine is really loose. Is that supposed to be like that?
Mine froze up twice in 2 years. Any suggestions?
Yes, keep more propane in it or get a larger tank. Icing on a tank is a sign that you are using more gas than the tank can supply, which refrigerates the liquid inside and causes the pressure to drop. Keeping the tank as full as possible will allow more liquid to be in contact with the tank walls which will in turn allow more heat transfer through the walls and increase natural vaporization.
If your tank is freezing over could have leak . Vapor is leaving at faster rate then liquid that's in take there for cause tank to have a frost line
Inject ethanol into tank about a quart. Should do. Got water in tank maybe?
Get a hair dryer and.........just joking.
@@ronbo30 No Way. It's not a car gasoline tank.
You didn’t say what the parts on the tank were other than the shutoff valve and regulator. What are the other things sticking up?
The valve on the left with the yellow cap is the filler valve. The one in the center is called a combination or multipurpose valve and sends gas to your house through the pigtail and red regulator, but can also be connected to the delivery truck for vapor equalization (makes it easier to fill the tank).
Are any one the yellow caps supposed to be a little lose?? If so what will it do
The more I use the more the % goes up.. that's why I'm confused
Thank you
So you completely leave off explaining half the components, you get sidetracked and then start bragging about your wireless monitoring
Well tbh mate the other valves on the tank you'll never need to know about
Very poor video you didn't explain hardly any of The other valves, purge valve, evacuation valve, everybody knows what the regulators are and the in/off valve
No cost to you? Guess who ultimately pays for it.
Wasp!!! 18 years experience.
I thought 90% was ok.
On a hot day you can fill a tank more than on a cold day, because you don't need as much room for expansion (it's already hot and the liquid won't expand much more than it already has), but for all practical purposes it is just easier to remember one number - 80% - for worst-case scenarios.
90% is perfectly fine in an underground tank but best to stay at 80% when tank is above ground