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Rv propane tank valve stuck.
How to fix a stuck propane tank valve step 1.
Check to make sure the propane valve is on check the excess flow valve check the propane pressure regulator ensure the propane detector inside the motorhome is on.
This will generally loosen the stuck opd valve.
Shut everything off wait one minute open the tank valve turn the grill to the light position attempt to light.
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To resolve the stuck valve disconnect the cylinder from your regulator and firmly smack the bottom of the cylinder on the ground jarring it.
Check the tank for any.
An empty tank still contains a small amount of propane gas.
This advise was given to me and done by the local refilling station.
The excess flow valve is a spring loaded needle valve designed into the pol or connection valve and is rated to a specific flow or pressure.
Now repeat the hookup process as outlined above.
Try disconnecting the tank for a couple mins.
Twist firmly to dislodge.
Wrap the rubber band around the edge of valve to improve your grip on the lodged valve.
If you open the valve on your rv propane tank too quickly you risk tripping the excess flow valve and having to fight to go back and forth with the system to get it to cooperate.
This video shows the disassembly of an opd overfill protection device valve from a 20 lb.
Place the propane tank on a steady flat surface.
Make sure it is in a dry cool area.
If the valve is still stuck a small bit of oil applied to the stem will help loosen it up.
A propane tank may explode in a garbage truck or when the garbage is processed.
There s no need to be gentle about it smack it hard.