THANK YOU SO MUCH! We changed the propane tank and turned it on too fast. We followed your instructions, turned it slowly and it Worked!! We have heat 🎉
Tip number one turn off your propane anytime you are traveling. In a class A or C ir B+ shut down the electricity to the coach while driving. Your food in the fridge will stay cold 4 to 6 hours if you dont keep opening the door. Maybe more if your freezer is full. Propane refrigerators are blamed as the cause of many on road rv fires. Turn it off while driving.
Super Helpful with the pig tail tip and the stove burner tip. Helped me just now in a pinch at minus 20 Celsius. Was running around like an idiot this morning trying to get my furnace to come back on This video helped instantly I turned the stove on and it took a few tries and then as soon as the stove lit the furnace come on !!! Thanks for this video.
Tip #2 the excess flow valve may have saved my life. I lived in my unit a lot working construction. Come in late at night, it’s cold and check the tank and have a half of a tank. That night 2-3 AM I wake up freezing no heat. Check the tank and have gas. The next day after a lot of troubleshooting I found my gas regulator diaphragm had ruptured. On 5th wheel my bed I above the tanks. The excess flow valve stopped the gas flow. Thank God for this valve.
Your first suggestion worked like a charm. I turned on my front burner on high it lit up nice and blue then went to my fridge and turned on the gas. Very pleased it worked
Method #4 to assess how much propane is still in the tank. Hand weigh the tank with a digital fish scale. An empty 30lb tank weighs 25lbs empty and 55lbs full. A full tank is just over 7 gallons of propane, at 4.2lbs per gallon. The combined weight of the tank plus remaining propane , less the 25lb empty tank weight, will give you a very accurate figure for how much propane is left, in gallons. Added benefit. If you count the number of days since you last filled that tank, you then know your average daily gallon rate of consumption, which we use as a guideline as to how often to check our propane levels.
Mostly correct information. There is a tare weight stamped on the tank to tell you exactly how much the tank weighs. there can be a few pounds of difference between them which would equate to almost a gallon of propane. I go over my tare weight with a permanent marker so it's easy to read on all of my tanks.
Right on! Little more labor, but, no more than what you do to pull tank off to get it filled. We use a 100lb spring style gauge like a fish scale. 100lb due to having 30lb tanks, although going over on a 50lb scale would only be to make sure tank was filled properly... The 50lb scale works for 20lb bottles, or when your 30lb bottle has used up some gas... Important thing as mentioned is that the tare or empty weight of the tank is stamped on the top ring on tank. That plus knowing propane is 4.2 lbs per gallon and you will know just about exactly how much gas is left to burn.
One more tip, There's a float valve inside the tank that can stick closed. My propane guy uses a rubber mallet to beat on the side of the tank to make sure it's free.
Great video many Thanks - one small possible improvement- when taping a male gas pipe thread- start 1-2 threads back from the tip. Makes it less likelyhood a piece of tape will tear off and enter the system where it could cause jams/malfunctions- (this is mandatory on life support gas sytems but can save problems elsewhere)
Tip #2 was it, saved us from eating microwave food for a week. THANK YOU ! BTW our gas selector handle works backwards from what you showed, the long part that sticks out points away from the tank being used.
It should point in the direction of the tank with fuel. It is possible yours was assembled backwards. You could unscrew the screw and reverse it or just. Know and live with it.
Tip #6 I throw hot water on my propane tank.. By touching with one hand, where the metal of my tank is hot is where there is no propane, As I slide my hand down, where hit cold, it’s the amount of propane left minus about a 1/2 inch. Depending on the outdoor temperature the tank won't always show a frost to indicate the leftover level.
@@tombaker5114 Lots of them do not work. indicate either full or empty but nothing in between. hot water is very precise and cleans my tanks at the same time.
Great video. I'm not getting propane to the outside stove. All other appliances work fine. New regulator and tanks are full. The ball valve is in open position.
The 4th way to measure the level in your tank is to weight it on a scale and subtract the empty weight. Propane weighs 4.24 lbs per gallon, so you can quickly figure out how much you have left. A full tank is temperature adjusted to 60°F and only filled to about 80%. Most propane grill tanks come with two numbers stamped on the handle - the water capacity (“WC”) and “Tare Weight” (TW - the weight of the tank when it’s empty). Most grilling tanks weigh about 17 pounds when empty and hold about 20 pounds of gas; to measure how many pounds of propane are left in your tank, simply weigh it on a scale and subtract the TW number. For example, if a tank weighing 27 pounds has a TW of 17 pounds, there’s about 10 pounds of gas left - a little more than half a tank.
Great video thanks - a quick clarification the surface area of liquid propane in an RV vertical tank reduces only in the very bottom-curved portion of the tank. So a full tank is no better than a 25% full tank in terms of vaporization.
Very helpful video! I looked at your video list to find the video you said you were going to make about that digital propane meter that pairs with phone but you don't have it posted yet. Have you stopped making videos? I subscribed like you suggested and hope you will do the video on that device.
On a auto change over, I like to turn the 2nd bottle off. If something is off,I know the first bottle is out. And we need to open the second, refill the first. The electronic notification system will be nice,when it is more affordable.
I also learned to turn off the second tank. My tanks are located one on each side of the RV, as the Sun can heat one side of the RV or the other the tank pressure increases and the auto valve will switch. Later You will be checking your switch valve and think my primary tank has gas, and night or two later your out of gas in both tanks.
The primary reason propane pressure drops in cold weather is simple physics: As the temperature of liquid propane drops, its vapor pressure drops as well. A full tank gives more volume of propane to effervesce. If you have dual tanks with manual valves, you can open both valves in very cold weather.
@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 If your tanks are inside, they must be in an airtight sealed compartment with a large exterior vent/drain. Watch a few videos of boat propane explosions.
I have dual tanks. I only have problems in cold weather. The stove and furnace will light, then immediately go out, like the tanks are empty, but they are full. Any advice for me? Thank you
I measure propane tanks with a luggage scale. Empty and full weight are stamped on the collar. Subtract your measured weight from empty weight and Viola! No more guessing.
Thank You great information. I ordered replacement LP pig tails, is there a difference between the dark green and black female ends for hooking up to the LP tank?
Can propane get too old to use? If an RV sits for several years with a lot of propane in its tanks, is it still okay to use or will it do damage to your appliances and furnace? Thank you.
Eliminate the excess flow valve on the pigtail. Its not needed. Its the regulators job to lower the tank pressure down to your operating pressure. Im a master certified propane technician. Excess flows are for liquid LP applications, not for vapor systems
My system only has problems when below freezing. The stove, furnace will light, then immediately goes out, like the tank is empty....but it's full! Any advice for me? During warm weather, everything works perfect.
I like back-up protection that the efv affords if the regulator fails. So it is very much needed. Had a recall on my RV's regulator last year. My RV was new 2 years ago and I noticed that I couldn't get the flame low enough on the stove to simmer a casserole. Then received the notification of recall. Replaced the regulator.
@@BrianB1963 I couldn't believe it when he said that, but I knew what he meant to say. Surprised he didn't re-film it. But I suppose it shows we were paying attention. 😊
Clarification on propane in cold weather: Propane's vapor pressure is related to temperature (outside temp but also tank temp)! So if temp goes down, pressure goes down too. Second thing is when letting any liquid vaporize or "evaporate" to a gas - propane included - this liquid need energy to go to gas. Where does it take this energy? In its own heat. Thats why you see frost on propane tanks: As it vaporizes, it makes itself colder and colder. Thus reducing vapor pressure a greater amount. At some point it makes barely any gas from the liquid. Try barbecueing in -20°C you'll find out quick :D
Do Propane heater tops need to have a regulator? Of so which regulator is recommended? Also how comon is a propane tank to exode with a heater top in an rv? I'm o ly able to use a standard 120 volt outlet so getting sufficient heat from the original heater isn't an option amd a 1300 watt space heater isn't always sufficient when it's under 50 degrees. I have recently bought one and it seems to work wonders as it gets super hot but I'm concerned that that the space it sits in might get too hot as it seemed to heat up a Kingsford fillable lighter hanging on the wall and behind the heater and with in a few short mins.
One in 8 male Caucasians are red/green colorblind to some extent. It is the most common form of color blindness by far. The red/green choice for safety purposes is the worst possible one.
@@robertschulke1596 yep. My ex didn't find out he was color blind until he went to sign up for pilot classes at the expensive Spartan school of aeronautics. He moved to Tulsa Oklahoma from Tennessee to attend. He had to get a waiver.
One fall, I lit my hot water heater for a weekend use - when the main burner lit, a rather nasty smell came out. Seems a lot of ladybugs had decider to hibernate in the flame tube!
New RV owner here, thank you for this video and all the folks in the comments section as well.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! We changed the propane tank and turned it on too fast. We followed your instructions, turned it slowly and it Worked!! We have heat 🎉
Tip number one turn off your propane anytime you are traveling. In a class A or C ir B+ shut down the electricity to the coach while driving. Your food in the fridge will stay cold 4 to 6 hours if you dont keep opening the door. Maybe more if your freezer is full.
Propane refrigerators are blamed as the cause of many on road rv fires. Turn it off while driving.
I thought I had a fairly good understanding of the propane system, but almost all of these tips were new and very helpful to me. Thanks!
Finally someone who knows his stuff and knows how to teach others! TY
ti is all in teaching some and how they understand it. THANK U
Good luck in finding an RV place who has competent people and who don't rip you off.
Super Helpful with the pig tail tip and the stove burner tip. Helped me just now in a pinch at minus 20 Celsius.
Was running around like an idiot this morning trying to get my furnace to come back on
This video helped instantly I turned the stove on and it took a few tries and then as soon as the stove lit the furnace come on !!! Thanks for this video.
Super Good Info! Thank You!
I love the propane sensors on the bottom- my tip is make sure you have that electric connection gel too to keep a connection. 👌🏼
That valve in the pigtail was exactly the issue I had. Purged, opened slow as hell and good to go. Many thanks!
Wow after months of gas not working in my camper, the excess flow valve reset really seems, did work!
We are full-time R.V'rs. for last two yrs. Tried your second tip and it worked.
Thank you from Hatzic B.C 🇨🇦 and minus ➖️ 10 weather
Tip #2 the excess flow valve may have saved my life. I lived in my unit a lot working construction. Come in late at night, it’s cold and check the tank and have a half of a tank. That night 2-3 AM I wake up freezing no heat. Check the tank and have gas. The next day after a lot of troubleshooting I found my gas regulator diaphragm had ruptured. On 5th wheel my bed I above the tanks. The excess flow valve stopped the gas flow. Thank God for this valve.
Tip 2 fixed my issue with starting the stove. Thanks
Thanks so much, I started panicking as I was going on a trip and couldn’t get any of my LP appliance starting, your first tip (bleeding) saved my day.
Great video! I had to pause and rewind to take notes for future reference. Thanks
This was so helpful!! The tip about releasing the excess flow valve solved my problem. Thank you so much!
Your first suggestion worked like a charm. I turned on my front burner on high it lit up nice and blue then went to my fridge and turned on the gas. Very pleased it worked
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
TIP #2 JUST SAVED ME A COUPLE HUNDRED BUCKS!!
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!! 🌻
Thank you. The excess flow valve in the pig tail was my issue.
This video deserves more views!
Actually a very useful video. Short and to the point. Thank you.
You're so very welcome!
Great tips. Propane can be intimidating, this is a great way to feel more comfortable with it.
Taking out my RV that has been in storage for over two years due to Covid. Thank you for the tips!
I tried the excess flow valve hint/trick. It worked!! Thanks so much!
this is how to do a great video. straight to the point and excellent info provided. thanks for posting.
Good tips. I'll keep them in mind when I buy me a camper. Thanks
You're the man!!!! I wish more people were doing these videos
Thank you for posting this video
Extremely helpful 😊😊😊
Method #4 to assess how much propane is still in the tank. Hand weigh the tank with a digital fish scale. An empty 30lb tank weighs 25lbs empty and 55lbs full. A full tank is just over 7 gallons of propane, at 4.2lbs per gallon. The combined weight of the tank plus remaining propane , less the 25lb empty tank weight, will give you a very accurate figure for how much propane is left, in gallons. Added benefit. If you count the number of days since you last filled that tank, you then know your average daily gallon rate of consumption, which we use as a guideline as to how often to check our propane levels.
THANK U
Mostly correct information. There is a tare weight stamped on the tank to tell you exactly how much the tank weighs. there can be a few pounds of difference between them which would equate to almost a gallon of propane. I go over my tare weight with a permanent marker so it's easy to read on all of my tanks.
Right on!
Little more labor, but, no more than what you do to pull tank off to get it filled.
We use a 100lb spring style gauge like a fish scale.
100lb due to having 30lb tanks, although going over on a 50lb scale would only be to make sure tank was filled properly...
The 50lb scale works for 20lb bottles, or when your 30lb bottle has used up some gas...
Important thing as mentioned is that the tare or empty weight of the tank is stamped on the top ring on tank.
That plus knowing propane is 4.2 lbs per gallon and you will know just about exactly how much gas is left to burn.
Thanks for that info!
@@TheMrAHead I write on my tanks their dry weight in big numbers - it also gives the propane attendants an idea that I CHECK their accuracy.
Great video! Any chance you could show what the process looks like to “clean the burner tubes with a pipe cleaner” that you described ?
One more tip, There's a float valve inside the tank that can stick closed. My propane guy uses a rubber mallet to beat on the side of the tank to make sure it's free.
Well…That was very informative and now I know and knowing is half the battle.
I have been using the mopeka sensors and their wifi bridge for 6 months. I can monitor my tanks from anywhere. They work great.
I usually store them within the black tank given that's where my ancestors come from
Thank you for the name! He didn't say, and I couldn't find the video he mentioned.
Great video. Explained in a great way. Definitely subscribed.
great information well said well presented thank you very muchI look forward to more
Thank you for such clear and helpful information!
Super video great 👍 job
Great video. I carry a bottle of water with a little bit of soap in it. I use this for initial leak detection if required in an emergent situation.
Great video many Thanks - one small possible improvement- when taping a male gas pipe thread- start 1-2 threads back from the tip. Makes it less likelyhood a piece of tape will tear off and enter the system where it could cause jams/malfunctions- (this is mandatory on life support gas sytems but can save problems elsewhere)
Tip #2 was it, saved us from eating microwave food for a week.
THANK YOU !
BTW our gas selector handle works backwards from what you showed, the long part that sticks out points away from the tank being used.
It should point in the direction of the tank with fuel. It is possible yours was assembled backwards. You could unscrew the screw and reverse it or just. Know and live with it.
"Sends propane to your phone"!! 😁😁 Anyhoo... Great video! Thank you!!
Very helpful. It would be nice if you could also talk about iced pressure regulator. It seems an common issue that prevents the furnace to fire up.
Tip #6 I throw hot water on my propane tank.. By touching with one hand, where the metal of my tank is hot is where there is no propane, As I slide my hand down, where hit cold, it’s the amount of propane left minus about a 1/2 inch. Depending on the outdoor temperature the tank won't always show a frost to indicate the leftover level.
Buy a gauge
@@tombaker5114 Lots of them do not work. indicate either full or empty but nothing in between. hot water is very precise and cleans my tanks at the same time.
Yep this is a great trick
I recently discovered that one of the propane lines was being pinched by the slide. Easy fix, not easy to find.
When you switch the knob on the regular, does the full tank feedback into the empty one if you don't shutoff the empty tank?
How would You keep the bottles Full when its Cold. Az 6000'elev here and HARSH Freezing winters.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Awesome video! Supposed to get down to 37° tonight in Texas. Took your first suggestion and it fixed me right up!
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Great video. I'm not getting propane to the outside stove. All other appliances work fine. New regulator and tanks are full. The ball valve is in open position.
Open the valve (at the connection) slowly, see if that helps. Do that with the stove's valve off.
Good tips !! Thanks very much 👍👏😃🇨🇦
Great info 🙏
Well said.
Excellent presentation and tips! Solid advice from the experts. Thanks.
Appreciate the advice 😊
Great presentation. Very useful and easy to understand. Thanks.
Great Info. TY 👍
What about ALL the Nitrogen in the lines? How do I purge it and Carbon Dioxide, Argon, and trace gases?
The 4th way to measure the level in your tank is to weight it on a scale and subtract the empty weight. Propane weighs 4.24 lbs per gallon, so you can quickly figure out how much you have left. A full tank is temperature adjusted to 60°F and only filled to about 80%. Most propane grill tanks come with two numbers stamped on the handle - the water capacity (“WC”) and “Tare Weight” (TW - the weight of the tank when it’s empty). Most grilling tanks weigh about 17 pounds when empty and hold about 20 pounds of gas; to measure how many pounds of propane are left in your tank, simply weigh it on a scale and subtract the TW number. For example, if a tank weighing 27 pounds has a TW of 17 pounds, there’s about 10 pounds of gas left - a little more than half a tank.
my 30lb tanks weigh approx 53lbs each when full
@@wg7644 30# tank TW (Tare Weight) is about 23#. So. 30# propane + 23# steel tank = 53#. Math checks out. :)
The empty weight (tare weight) is etched on the tank itself. I prefer using weight to measure since it's more accurate for liquified gases.
Good video. I needed the info on the automatic changeover valve just yesterday. Thanks a bunch.
Great video thanks - a quick clarification the surface area of liquid propane in an RV vertical tank reduces only in the very bottom-curved portion of the tank. So a full tank is no better than a 25% full tank in terms of vaporization.
Thank you for this info, it is very helpful. You explained everything well.
Very helpful video! I looked at your video list to find the video you said you were going to make about that digital propane meter that pairs with phone but you don't have it posted yet. Have you stopped making videos? I subscribed like you suggested and hope you will do the video on that device.
Damn ..this was really good
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! 😁
On a auto change over, I like to turn the 2nd bottle off. If something is off,I know the first bottle is out. And we need to open the second, refill the first. The electronic notification system will be nice,when it is more affordable.
I also learned to turn off the second tank. My tanks are located one on each side of the RV, as the Sun can heat one side of the RV or the other the tank pressure increases and the auto valve will switch. Later You will be checking your switch valve and think my primary tank has gas, and night or two later your out of gas in both tanks.
Thank you. Great info
Awesome video - thanks.
Since I will be living in my r.v., can I put a bigger propane tank on it ?
The primary reason propane pressure drops in cold weather is simple physics: As the temperature of liquid propane drops, its vapor pressure drops as well. A full tank gives more volume of propane to effervesce. If you have dual tanks with manual valves, you can open both valves in very cold weather.
That's why I store my tank inside my RV I brought the hose in through the wall and keep the tanks inside so they don't get cold
@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 If your tanks are inside, they must be in an airtight sealed compartment with a large exterior vent/drain. Watch a few videos of boat propane explosions.
@@robertschulke1596 thanks for the advice but I live dangerously
@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 Hello puting your tank in side I was all ways told was not not a good idea. BOOM 💣??
I have dual tanks. I only have problems in cold weather. The stove and furnace will light, then immediately go out, like the tanks are empty, but they are full. Any advice for me? Thank you
I measure propane tanks with a luggage scale. Empty and full weight are stamped on the collar. Subtract your measured weight from empty weight and Viola! No more guessing.
And just how does that little black box underneath the propane bottle "send a small amount of propane back to your phone" ?
Right?? Either he mid-spoke or does not understand the technology. Does he think the device teleports the gas to the phone?
Great video.
What about using propane tank warming blanket?
Thank You great information.
I ordered replacement LP pig tails, is there a difference between the dark green and black female ends for hooking up to the LP tank?
what is the devise called to monitor your tanks
Can propane get too old to use? If an RV sits for several years with a lot of propane in its tanks, is it still okay to use or will it do damage to your appliances and furnace? Thank you.
Great educational video about propane, thanks!
Eliminate the excess flow valve on the pigtail. Its not needed. Its the regulators job to lower the tank pressure down to your operating pressure. Im a master certified propane technician. Excess flows are for liquid LP applications, not for vapor systems
My system only has problems when below freezing. The stove, furnace will light, then immediately goes out, like the tank is empty....but it's full! Any advice for me? During warm weather, everything works perfect.
I like back-up protection that the efv affords if the regulator fails. So it is very much needed. Had a recall on my RV's regulator last year. My RV was new 2 years ago and I noticed that I couldn't get the flame low enough on the stove to simmer a casserole. Then received the notification of recall. Replaced the regulator.
Please do not modify your RV propane system unless you are a certified gas fitter.
I don’t need my gas bottle to send any propane to my phone. It works on a tiny bit of electricity.
Got me laughing pretty good one that one
@@BrianB1963 I couldn't believe it when he said that, but I knew what he meant to say. Surprised he didn't re-film it. But I suppose it shows we were paying attention. 😊
Hahaha
Do the blutooth monitors work on 100 pound tanks?. Ive seen some online but they only mention 20 30 and 40 pound tanks.
What causes a low flow to a water heater burner?
Everything else runs great.
What is the name of the gauge that goes on bottom of propane tank with phone app.
Clarification on propane in cold weather: Propane's vapor pressure is related to temperature (outside temp but also tank temp)! So if temp goes down, pressure goes down too. Second thing is when letting any liquid vaporize or "evaporate" to a gas - propane included - this liquid need energy to go to gas. Where does it take this energy? In its own heat. Thats why you see frost on propane tanks: As it vaporizes, it makes itself colder and colder. Thus reducing vapor pressure a greater amount. At some point it makes barely any gas from the liquid. Try barbecueing in -20°C you'll find out quick :D
Take my rv to anual basis check ?
What if I live in it ?
Our camper refrigerator will lite but only states on a minute or two. We have bleed it .
Same problem here, but only below freezing. Did you find a fix?
Same problem here, but only below freezing. Did you find a fix?
thanks great info.
Very helpful! Thanks!
Tip 2 solved my problem!
Good Morning. Thank You Jack
Do Propane heater tops need to have a regulator? Of so which regulator is recommended? Also how comon is a propane tank to exode with a heater top in an rv? I'm o ly able to use a standard 120 volt outlet so getting sufficient heat from the original heater isn't an option amd a 1300 watt space heater isn't always sufficient when it's under 50 degrees. I have recently bought one and it seems to work wonders as it gets super hot but I'm concerned that that the space it sits in might get too hot as it seemed to heat up a Kingsford fillable lighter hanging on the wall and behind the heater and with in a few short mins.
This is a great video!
Replaced both lines to tank and did this several times when no gas was coming into RV..still not working..any other suggestions??
Wish those site glasses would use a different color. I have trouble seeing the difference between red and green in those tiny little things
Sound like you're colorblind. Find a simple colored dot chart online, and have someone that easily sees red and green to check your dot answer.
One in 8 male Caucasians are red/green colorblind to some extent. It is the most common form of color blindness by far. The red/green choice for safety purposes is the worst possible one.
@@robertschulke1596 yep. My ex didn't find out he was color blind until he went to sign up for pilot classes at the expensive Spartan school of aeronautics. He moved to Tulsa Oklahoma from Tennessee to attend. He had to get a waiver.
👋🏼That's impossible to send propane to our cell phone. Please clarify. Otherwise good video, thanks, happy and safe RVing 🙏
That’s too bad, I was really interested in getting a gas powered iPhone.😉
What is the name of the product you just showed that goes on the bottom of propane tank?
My solenoid switch does not turn on...I checked the fuse and the fuse is good...any ideas?
One fall, I lit my hot water heater for a weekend use - when the main burner lit, a rather nasty smell came out. Seems a lot of ladybugs had decider to hibernate in the flame tube!
Good stuff.