Propane For Dummies | How to Reset Your Propane Tank OPD Valve Low Gas Flow Fix
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2023
- How to use store and safely transport propane and low pressure resetting OPD valve.
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50 years old and been grilling for over 30 years.. I have never heard of this safety valve. I have had problems with this before but never understood it until now. Thank you so much.
You tube teaches you everything your father didn't
Man im boilermaker/welder for 16 years and i discovered this new opd valve man it really stumped me when i usually turn my bbq off from the gas bottle to let the gas bleed out, but just like 15mins ago the bbq kept going once i turned off the main bottle valve. Which is super weird right shouldnt the gas stop. In my head im freaking out like..still am tbh clearly not a boilermakers a5$h0le
@@pumba6099 , I'd take the tank and stove to the LP store and ask them if they know what caused the continuing burning.
Unreal all them half full/empty tanks I've replaced..
If no or little flow turn bottle off as suggested but when opening again turn on VERY SLOWLY.Problem fixed.
LP technician here. What you are describing is called an excess flow valve which activates when flow exceeds what is required to operate the appliance typically 200,000 Btu per hour. The excess flow valve is located inside the the type 1 female connector attached to the regulator, not the male connector on the OPD valve on the cylinder.
The OPD valve automatic shutoff used when filling the cylinder is a secondary safety device and is not used as a means of determining cylinder volume. Only the fixed liquid level gauge (commonly mistaken for a bleed valve) is used for measurement when filling the cylinder. The fixed liquid level gauge consists of a dip tube extending inside the cylinder and a bleed screw all part of the OPD valve which will present liquid propane when the tank reaches 80%. The only accurate way to measure cylinder volume is by weight.
The reason for transporting and storing cylinders upright is to keep the relief valve (also part of the OPD valve) in communication with the vapor space inside the cylinder to prevent venting of liquid propane.
For general information 20 pound exchange cylinders are only filled to 15 pounds.
Why does one supplier I have put in just over eighteen pounds and another nineteen point three pounds then.
@@dlighted8861He must work for Blue Rhino. The tank holds 20# of fuel.
@@kennethfisher7013 Approx 4.2 pounds per gallon. 20 lbs, divided by 4.2 lbs = 4.76 gallons (aka 435,311 btu) less any room for expansion.
Seems the EFV gets stuck closed in very cold weather... Pita! If I accidentally trip it in sub zero temps 🤦🏼♂️
Isn't that valve in the regulator?
Note to welders using oxy-LP for torch cutting! OPD valves can sometimes reduce flow to insufficient levels for heavy cutting and in that case the larger cylinders without OPD are preferable.
(For those not familiar, BBQ cylinders are tapped fora a CGA 510 AKA "POL" thread which is used for welding fuel gases too.)
The store I worked at for 20 years sold the 20, 30 and 50 pound tanks.
Then without warning, the distribution stopped shipping us those 50 pound tanks! They were a best seller too. And our customers who came in regularly every few years to get their new tanks were very pixxed off!
Heck I’m 60 years old and never knew this. Thank you for letting us know.
Its never too late to RUclips
me too I'm 65 and still learning. LOL
I had a regulator fail on (5 lb tank) and I didn’t know about the weep hole that is designed to vent when the diaphragm goes bad. I saw the hole was leaking gas and thought it was a defect and almost started a fire!
Excellent information! I am 69 and used propane over 50 years for grilling. Not sure how long these opd type valves have been in use, but sometimes I would think a tank was empty or get low flow, now I know why! Thanks!
Oh man, this explains so much frustration over so many tanks
Have had the issue of very low pressure coming from the propane tank several times, never understood why until now, very informative, thanks for posting…
Where's Hank? I always get my propane and propane accessories from Hank. He's the guy that told me "Now Bobby, never carry a propane bottle by the valve, it could leak! Lol!
Awsome video, and I learned a lot. Never knew there was a saftey valve in there. But foe future videos you should get an external mic. The audio was pretty quiet and hard to hear.
Decades of grilling and this was the first time I couldn't get a full tank to pop into the green on my gas gauge.
I knew there was a safety valve but I couldn't figure out what triggered it.
I had opened up the gas valves on the grill when trying to ignite the prior empty canister and not closed them...
Thanks for the video. 🙄
I have had this about 3x and never knew what was happening and burned the hair of the back of head screwing around with it taking the valve on and off a couple of times. Then when I finally hit the igniter while stooping in front of the base of the grill. The cold weather caused the gas to flow down into the base and it blasted a flame over my back like a flash bulb. It happened so fast I did not know what happened. I was lucky to have a fleece jacket but it was flash burned over half of my back. This should be common knowledge and it is not. I will telling all my gas supply store that I buy gas from and tell them to instruct their customers on this issue. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO. IT MAY SAVE SOMEONE FROM GETTING SERIOUSLY BURNED!
I learned with zero bloat. Exceptional delivery, thank you.
Very nice presentation! Thank you! One other thing to remember. Valve needs to be all the way open or all the way closed.
Thank you. My daughter bought me a wok burner for my birthday. I've always cooked with gas, but never a propane tank. Your sound information saved my day. I'm confident that I can cook safely.
By the way you only have to turn that valve half of a turn. I do that in case I have to shut it off real fast. Safety comes first.
I never knew the tanks had a safety valve , but did had the problem of very little flow. Now I know about the safety feature. Thanks
Well I have to say being 62 years old and have been grilling for a very long time not once did anyone told me about the safety valve on having the gas decrease that would explain why I have had problems off and on. Thanks.
Thanks, had mine quit during a grilling the other day and figured it was empty. Just did what you showed and I still have fuel, now to see how much fuel I have left!
Thanks..I was going insane thinking my new hose went bad. Just great. Thanks for your video.
Thank you Sir. I knew how, now I know way to explain to others.
Very informative video. Been using propane for grilling since they came out. Wish I had this info back then. Since they started the exchange thing, I've taken tanks back and cussed out places for having defective valves without them or me knowing about this safety valve thing.
Great info that most people are not aware of...thx
Thank you. I have had this problem in the past with the inability of the grill to get up to temperature. Likely due to low gas flow. Since I grill all year long…including winter, I always thought it was cold weather.
Had low pressure after swapping out the tank, happened to me for the first time last night. This video explains why. Thanks! Now I'm convinced they are always listening.
That is good to know. In the past, I would stick a screw driver in the fitting and whack the heck out of it with a hammer and if a hammer and screw drive was not available, I would grab the tank by the handles and fling it as far and as high as possible across the yard. Both methods worked for me except for one time.
Amazing how many people using propane grills for 40+ years did not know about this, myself included !!!!!...Erik
This is a new deal and just started about 8/10 years ago
It’s a joke 😢
Tank you sir! The low pressure was driving me nuts. Never heard about opening slowly.
Very good. The best description for action and safety. I am a plumbing contractor and learned from this video. I highly recommend anybody using any propane appliances to listen. This is a thorough description to keep yourself safe.
Yes , Safety is very important in everything you do but he should have mentioned a couple very important safety items , Many years ago when I began using propane appliances in the mid 70s , I've discovered that you don't have to open the tank valve all the way because propane appliances all have a regulator which greatly reduces the pressure from around 150 PSI in the tank down to around 1/2 lb of pressure from the regulator and with that huge difference in pressure , opening the tank valve a quarter turn provides more than enough gas flow to the regulator and guaranteed , Will not affect the performance of any propane appliance , I even do the quarter turn method on my torpedo heater which uses much more gas than a gas grill and without affecting the performance
Now when you open the tank valve , Open it very slowly because the tank and possibly the regulator are equipped with a slam valve which will slam shut caused by sudden pressurization or excessive flow and only open the valve a quarter turn and no further , The main reason why I strongly recommend that opening the tank valve a quarter turn only is for added safety because a couple times on my gas grill I light the burners and suddenly get a fire flashback at the venturi tubes and with the quarter turn method I was able to get the gas shut off instantly , The quarter turn method will allow you to instantly get the gas shut off in case of an emergency and what caused the fire flashback is I found spider webs in the venturi tubes which restricted the air and gas flow to the burners , So for safety's sake Only open the tank valve a quarter turn and no further so you can get the gas shut off instantly in case of an emergency
. WARNING ⚠️
BEFORE USING ANY PROPANE APPLIANCES , ESPECIALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE SEASON , CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE VENTURI TUBES ARE CLEAR !!! Insects Especially spiders can nest in the venturi tubes and spin webs in them Restricting the air and gas flow and can very easily cause fire flashback at the venturi tubes , Especially gas grills , Check the venturi tubes because they sit outside all the time and spiders love to nest in them because of the confined space
So before using propane appliances
Especially for the first time of the season Remove the burners and venturi tubes and blow them out thoroughly with an air jet and check the venturi tubes each time before using to make sure they are clear
This is another safety item that was not brought up but it is very important
So if the burners on your propane appliance is operating erratically ,
Most likely the venturi tubes are clogged , The most common thing that clogs venturi tubes is spider webs
So please follow these two safety tips
ALWAYS PUT SAFETY FIRST !!!
Thank you! We are first-time campers and I KNOW the service guys roll their eyes with our numerous newbie questions.
Tailgating a few weeks ago I tripped the OPD valve. I had to research why it occurred. I might have tripped the OPD a few times in the past and just didn't know. Great video.
I watched this video to learn the safety of a propane tank, but now I want one of those barbecue fire pits.
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Good video. I tried to tell a buddy that what you described with the safety valve, is all that was wrong with his gas grill. He had a very low flame, and ended up giving the grill away! Sad. It would have been an easy fix. Thanks for your time!
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Wow, explains many "its not working" incidents when I was younger.
Thanks for the excellent knowledge in a well made presentation. Everyone using propane tanks should watch this video. Thanks again!
I used to think my low flame was due to the temperature drop -- now I'm almost certain that it's the Overfill Prevention Device. I have a model steam locomotive and I'd go from a strong blue flame to a little wimpy yellow flame quickly. This drove me up the wall because the tank was clearly full and the tank really wasn't that cold. I'm really looking forward to trying the fix you give at 1:16. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you sir! I knew something was going on there and I would dork around with it until I got it working again but now I completely understand! That's awesome possum!
Thanks, I learned a surprisingly large amount of info from this video for someone who has used gas grills for years! I guess I was just winging it all this time...
You're like a real life Hank Hill!
That compliment made me tear up. ❤️
😂 I love the Hank Hill comment 😁
Thank for sharing your experience with these tanks. I never knew that there was a safety mechanism in the valve. Your solution worked like a charm. Thanks
@Ty.1on Thanks, I ended up Y in with another empty LP tank and it must have helped to equalize that tank. Was able to burn thru the whole thing in a few weeks. Now I'll know next time if it happens.
Thank you for all of the helpful tips. I now have 3 cookers that require LP, I have been using NG for 30 years.
I bought my home five years ago. I have not used the propane bbq as I did not want an explosion. I will now try it thanks to this video. Thank you much!
Live and learn. Always wondered why I had such a small flame. Thank you.
This is what I have been looking for!!! I knew there was something going on when my brand new Manchester tank FULL was having issues keeping my Buddy Heater going on low. Thank you for making me aware of this, very awesome post.
Open the valve slowly, and it works like a champ!
PSA Propane
Every time I put a new bottle on my heater it would keep going out. I must have accidentally done the right thing in the past, but never knew what. I've watched dozens of videos but still couldn't figure it out. FINALLY, I found you. I immediately went out after your video and did what you said. It worked!! You're my hero.
Call me Mr Propane
Make sure that the plunger on the male (hose) side is properly seated and adequately tightened as well. Sometimes this will trip the safety as well.
If it will ignite with an outside air and product temperature under 100 degrees fahrenheit, it is also known as a flammable gas and not just a combustable gas. Propane is both combustible and flammable in its gases state when mixed with air or oxygen.
I was getting soooooo mad at the Blackstone portable grill I use when off grid on trails and never realized these had a device that limits flow when it’s not correct. Great video, thank you!
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Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much! Now I can fix my flow & bake my Christmas pies!! 🎉🎄
Well that explains the full tanks I found recently ...someone else must have done this and said Damm threw away thank for video have another home that area all is propane never knew this
Great information about the OPD valve. Had the issue of low flames before multiple times. It all makes sence now. Thanks!
You would think a tank of gas would come with instructions
@@TrailFire , Yabut, they're keeping 12ç per sale by omitting them. Because sales would slam shut over 12ç. (Not).
Thanks, this was very helpful. Right to the point great vid.
Great video. Thank you. However if in use on camper or boat: I added a timer controlled - solenoid shut-off valve.
Actually the OPD valve is the valve in the tank, it stands for overflow protection device, the excess flow that he refers to is the black plastic piece at the end of the regulator attached to the hose Assembly not in the propane tank itself or the propane tank valve, but he was really accurate on everything else
Great video. Why isn't the safety valve info written on the side of every tank? Why does the propane industry expect consumers to just magically know this stuff?
Government is about regulation not education. RUclips for all the things your dad never taught you
Thank you my tank is not working at this time for same reason!👏
just what i am looking for, a wok firepit, also i was today days old when i learned about the safety valve function/reset, thanks
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Great appliance. Good luck. Good, clear info. I'll call Hank Hill with any further questions about propane and propane accessories.
Hank taught me everything I know
Good video from a new Amerigas Driver in TN
Heck I’m 6 years old and never heard of this!! 😳 Thanks a bunch! I’ll keep in mind when I buy my first grill.
Make sure your first grill is a Trail Fire Grill
Wow - I learned a lot in this short video. Thanks for sharing, great stuff!!
Appreciate the video and turns out I was incorrectly taught how to use propane tanks 40 years ago. That would account for the random lighting issues now and then, and apparently I didn't need that new regulator either. lol
This valve didn't exist until ~1999. It probably didn't exist when you learned how to open a propane tank.
Very interesting information, having BBQ's with gas since coming to North America I was not aware of the issues you presented although I have experienced the valve automatic shut off . I also suspect I must have taken the tank for a refill more times than I can count assuming the fault with no ignition was that I was out of gas. Thank youi.
I've gotten some tanks from the store that the OPD valve had tripped at some point and it sat for so long in the closed position that it gets stuck closed. To unstick the valve you have to hit the bottom of the tank on the ground a few times to jiggle the valve loose. I walk the tank out into the yard over area of soft grass and dirt. Pick the tank up by the top handles about 2-3 feet and then bring it back down in a controlled freefall. You don't want to just let go and drop the tank or it'll just fall over and trip the valve again. Keep you hands on the handles but just let gravity do the work of bringing the tank back down to Earth. The soft grass and dirt won't do damage to the bottom of the tank. I usually repeat about 4-5 times times and then reattach to the grill.
So it's 20 degrees out and I've been fighting with my tank to get my heater going. Nothing worked for me until I read this comment. A couple short drops and now my heater is on full blast.
Thank You sir for the informative and educational safe use of a portable propane tank. You did answer a few questions I had. Keep up the good videos and Have A Good and Safe Day. 🔥♨️
Safety First Rib Eyes second
Very good. I could have used this information yesterday. Thank you.
Great video! I have been having an intermittent low gas gauge (drop) on the regulator for my Charbroil Commercial series propane gas BBQ grill. I just was unable to turn it on for 3 consecutive attempts. I then tried un-torquing the regulator/hose, torquing back (hand snug) and then SLOWLY opening the propane tank valve and turning on 1 of the 4 burner valves and the gas line didn't go from green to red like before and I was able to light the burner! Thanks a lot.
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I may just be changing my mind about getting my first propane grill...
Hank Hill approved
Reset worked perfectly. Thanks for the info!
Grill On
Hmmm.......38 years old, not unfamiliar with propane, I work at a gas plant. But changed cylinder tonight and then had low flow......this video thought me something new.
Happy to help. Propane is our favorite gas ⛽️
They also have a bleeder screw on the side of the valve. If they're over filled crack that bleeder for 2.5 mins. Then close it and try the tank again.
Very informative. Thank you. I learned a few things.
Excellent comprehensive video ... A+
Extremely informative!!! The tank's expiration date is because of safety valve. ??? I've taken care of tanks before that were years old, and frowned that tank can't be filled cause of out of date 😢
Expiration is for safety. Old tanks can have rust leaks or puncutres. Tanks last 12 years then time for new one with the latest safety valve
I could not figure out why my dual-fuel generator kept cutting out on propane this fall, but wouldn't on gas. And it had worked in the past. Turned out I had put on a gauge to keep tabs of how much propane it had left, and it was this gauge's safety turning off. I took off the gauge and it runs fine. Thank God!
I love using a gauge like this on my grill so I know when to change out the tank. A generator uses more propane than a grill does, must be so much that the gauge's safety thinks it's an open line.
Correct. Hi flow appliances can trick the valve. Open propane valve slow and start appliance on low slowly increasing gas flow
Awesome video❣️ Thank you, sir!!!
That’s strange. How comes I could smell the propane through my phone when he let some gas out? lol 😵💫
I am an old dummy for sure. I have been using tanks for 40years, both cooking and using a hand torch to start fires and to head and bend conduit. This this first video I have seen on the internal valve. I think by watching this just now I have probably thrown away a couple of good torches that I thought had clogged up and were no longer of use.,,,,$60 each at that. I have watched this twice and am now ready for that week stream of propane for sure. i will not beat the top with a wrench any more, Please nobody do what I have done. Follow these steps
Thanks so much for the great information.
Good video, I learned something today.
I've been filling propane tanks for 20 years and there was no mention of this valve in the training. They only talked about the OPD as being an overfill protection device. Next time I get someone who complains their tank isn't working i'll know to tell them about this safety valve. Edit: it's in the connector not the valve itself like someone else here said.
I always thoughtt these were on there to prevent you from using the gas altogether. It is really safe if you can't light it.
Safety is driven by lawsuits it’s there to prevent those as well
Thanks. Very informative.
Excellent video. Wish I had seen this years ago. tx
Me too! So many low burn 🔥 bbq struggle sessions
This was an informative video.
Great advice, thanks.
Thanks for the information that I did not know.
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I did not know that, Great information !!
Excellent!
Great video
Great video. Thanks for the upload. ~ Brian
Great video. Thanks
"You know, the most important thing you can have on a camper is a good butane regulator, and this here's the best one they make."...Tom Anderson
Thanks great to know. Appreciate you.
Thanks for the good info
A low flow situation happened to me years ago, had no clue about the OPD in the valve. Replaced the regulator for no reason apparently.
Good info thanks
perfect. thank you
GREAT INFORMATION.