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Old 01-02-2008, 08:09 AM   #10
Jim Jarvis
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quote:Originally posted by dennisl

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quote:Originally posted by MacDR50

Jim's advice is good. All newer propane tanks have an excess flow check valve. It;s purpose is to shut-off the flow of gas if a line break etc causes a free flow. If you had the tanks closed and opened one quickly to an empty or near empty system the gas flows fast enough to move the check valve to the closed position. Propane tanks have to be opened slowly until the system is pressurized.
As usual, great advice on this forum. Disconnecting and turning on SLOWLY did the trick. Thanks for all the replies and information. Happy New Year to all!
Glad it worked out for you dennis. I've had the problem trying to run my Genset and furnace together and I thought it just might help you. MacDR50 gave a good explanation of why it happens.
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