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« on: August 16, 2009, 09:55:22 AM » |
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Early summer we went through a new tank of gas after about 5 - 6 uses...should of lasted all summer. Thought maybe the guy who filled it shorted us. Next time did an exchange at Lowes. Just as a precaution we started to turn the valve off on the tank. Well the last time it was used, the valve never got turned off and the tank is empty again. I have looked for new on-off valves and can't find them where they sell gas grill parts. I see regulators being sold. Could the regulator be leaking? We can't afford to cook outside at this rate.
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2009, 10:11:00 AM » |
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Look in the brass nut that connects to the tank & see if it might not have a crack, or the mating material might have a burr on it..
You could fix up a batch of soapy water and paint each connection & all of the lines till ya find the leak. It will bubble like a tire does,,,
Happy hunting, they can be a PITA sometimes to find.............
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Whistler
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2009, 11:22:57 AM » |
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I always turn my tank off just as a precaution, like turning off the petcock on the Valk. Check the rubber o-ring on your connection valve as well. Happy grilling and riding! JDW
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alan
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2009, 12:19:31 PM » |
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Put a bit of soapy water near the hole in the regulator. Mine had such a small leak I couldn't smell it even up close, but it would make a bubble every 15 seconds or so.
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2009, 01:49:05 PM » |
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One that I had did that , there was a rubber O ring missing on the brass part that screwed into the tank. Sorry, not skilled enough to post a photo.
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HotRod
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2009, 01:53:30 PM » |
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We always turn ours off after each use.
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BudMan
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2009, 04:02:52 PM » |
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I have NEVER had a gas grill that would NOT leak the tank down if the cooking valves were depended upon to stop the flow of gas over night.
Turning off the tank valve has always solved the problem.
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2009, 04:15:00 PM » |
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ALWAYS turn your tank valve off first, when done cooking. Let the remaining propane in the line burn off until the burners go out. Then shut burner valves off.
Check old lines for condition and replace as needed. Check connections and o-rings for leaks with a mixture of soapy water. Most grill parts can be replaced in Home Depot or Lowes. Some expensive brands you may need to contact the manufacturer.
Find/fix your leak, prevent accidents.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2009, 04:42:07 PM » |
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Thanks for all the ideas. I can't seem to find the shut off, burner valves...(on the internet) everything else but. Will have to wait until I get a full tank to get for leaks with the soapy water. We never turned off the tank before, guess we were lucky the past 4 years.
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« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2009, 07:58:41 PM » |
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I always turn my tank off just as a precaution, like turning off the petcock on the Valk. Check the rubber o-ring on your connection valve as well. Happy grilling and riding! JDW
+1 ... Always ... but I've also replaced more than one regulator. Steve Here's a thought - turn off the gas - saddle up - head for StIggy! That gas grill will be there when you get home ... if not ... problem solved. B |
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« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2009, 08:19:00 PM » |
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That sounds like a plan, but I just can't work it into the budget. My wife and I are taking both Valks to the CBR. She's pretty excited. That will be the longest ride she will have done on her own bike. Also we have to get a pair of I/S pods and a Hoppe fairing painted. Not sure if we will get the parts painted in time for CBR...the fairing is in transit.  |
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