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11-15-2019, 09:45 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #21897
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Broken Propane Tank Valve
One of my 30 lb propane tanks (3/4 full) has a broken valve. The handle (made of pot metal) literally broke and will not engage the valve on the tank. Luckily it is in the closed position. I got the broken handle off and put a 8" crescent wrench on the valve and it will not turn either way!
I called several propane companies (AmeriGas and Suburban) and they do not repair them. I asked about an exchange and likewise cannot find anyone.
I know I can buy a new tank at Lowes or Home Depot but then I am stuck with a nearly full tank that is unusable. How and where do I dispose of it?
This can't be the first it has ever happened. Similar stories..... And what did you do?
Thanks in advnace
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11-15-2019, 10:02 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,364
M.O.C. #4831
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When I had a non-OPD valve on mine, I exchanged it at one of those Blue Rhino kiosks at HD, Lowes, etc. The clerks inside take anything.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-15-2019, 01:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,952
M.O.C. #5651
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I found a propane company that would just dispose of it for free (or $3 - I forget). Call around.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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11-15-2019, 02:18 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Quartzsite, Arizona
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #24985
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I am in Quartzsite, Arizona and I just had my valve on my propane tank replaced. The company's are right, they will not repair the valve but they will probably replace the valve. Ask about replacing the valve.
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Kevin in Quartzsite, Arizona....It's an experience!
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11-16-2019, 06:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Sorry the only fix I can come up with involves a campfire, rifle and hold my beer.
Which I would not recommend using
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2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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11-16-2019, 06:56 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Spring Hill
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #21897
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It does like fun!
Hey, hold my beer.........
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11-16-2019, 07:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Our local transfer station accepts propane bottles. I asked if I could 'borrow' one for the valve handle. Did the swap and took it back a week later. Also, Tractor Supply usually has some outdated bottles (over 12 years) you may be welcome to have if you ask. Blue Rhino and Amerigas locally do not exchange 30 pounders.
I'msurprised that a good supplier like Suburban or Amerigas or even a local supplier wont sell a handle as there is no liability if they do the change for a few bucks
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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11-16-2019, 01:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,700
M.O.C. #12947
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You might have a hard time swapping the handle for these cylinders. I just looked at the handles on mine and the screws are those tamper proof one way screws that you can only tighten but not loosen.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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11-20-2019, 05:18 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: minneapolis
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #17854
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Take the handle off your other tank and see if it will turn. If not drop it off at a propane station and buy a new tank
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