[GMCnet] Does the person filling your LP tank really know what they are doing? [message #327913] |
Sat, 06 January 2018 16:16 |
BobDunahugh
Messages: 2465 Registered: October 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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I was talking to someone that bought their GMC last year. LP tank was low on a cold day. Went to a place to get it filled. Seem that the person over filled the tank. And they didn't know it. As they traveled South into warmer outside temps. The LP didn't have room in the tank to expand. They ended up stopping at another LP fill location to find out why they smelled LP. We too should have some knowledge of the proper procedure. So we can observe that it's done properly each time. As it's our lives on the line here. I always observe during fills. Just never thought that an untrained person would be sent out to do the job. Bob Dunahugh 78 Royale Iowa
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Re: [GMCnet] Does the person filling your LP tank really know what they are doing? [message #327922 is a reply to message #327913] |
Sat, 06 January 2018 18:12 |
midlf
Messages: 2212 Registered: July 2007 Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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They are so used to tanks with automatic shutoff that they do not understand how to use the spitter valve. It is necessary to watch the fill process. If they go to start the fill without reaching for the spitter valve then stop the process.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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Re: [GMCnet] Does the person filling your LP tank really know what they are doing? [message #327940 is a reply to message #327913] |
Sat, 06 January 2018 21:57 |
Rick Staples
Messages: 126 Registered: May 2014 Location: Johnstown, Colorado, USA
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Simple answer: Probably not!
Years ago I had a standard barbecue-size tank filled at the place I stored my GMC. Threw it in the 4Runner and took it home. Luckily for me, I made it to the back deck before it started venting the excess propane as it warmed up. Since then, I try to get my propane tank filled at a real propane dealer, not a garden supply or tool rental shop. But yes, I watch them every step. Most of these kids are minimum-wage, minimum-training.
Rick Staples, '75 Eleganza, Johnstown, CO
"Advice is a dangerous gift, even from the Wise to the Wise, and all paths may run ill." -Tolkien
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Re: [GMCnet] Does the person filling your LP tank really know what they are doing? [message #328006 is a reply to message #327913] |
Mon, 08 January 2018 08:16 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412 Registered: May 2011 Location: Braselton ga
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I always watch - I have to disconnect the bottom of the awning arm to clear the bay door anyway and it usually takes me and the propane guy to lift it back onto the clip. For the Orlando trip Blossman didn't have anyone but the office girl present so she sent me to a local market. The guy had to change his hose fitting to fit the tank, but he know enough about it to open the valve. The hose he used didn't come from the meter, so he pumped it full and we agreed on ten gallons.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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