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Thread: Propane Pressure problem
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01-28-2019, 01:25 PM #11
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Thank you Dan and Brian. I replaced the check valve with an elbow. That fixed the problem! I would have never guessed that was a check valve. I only have one tank open at a time too, so I don't really need it.
It sure will be nice to switch tanks with a valve instead of hauling a full tank around the camper.
Dave
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01-28-2019, 02:12 PM #12
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Great news. Thanks for the update,
Brian
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01-28-2019, 04:30 PM #13
Just catching up to this thread . . . the "check valve vs elbow" comment reminded me of a long thread from a couple of years ago. https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...oting-Question Back then, we figured out that GDRV replaced a check valve that was part of the switch-over valve with an elbow that did not provide the check valve function (because this fit better). This was the problem! Once there were two check valves (as required by the switch-over valve) . . . everything worked as designed. I communicated this to GDRV . . . but, I don't think they ever updated their manufacturing process.
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01-28-2019, 05:28 PM #14
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Rob
Thanks for the link, now my head hurts from all the pigtail and check valve talk. If it ever gets warm again I will have to re-look at what I have done and do some checking.
Brian
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01-29-2019, 06:10 AM #15
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Glad I could help. I only run one tank at a time, so I just left the check valve out.
Be prepared to have a similar problem on your water heater. My water heater stopped working on gas but was fine on electric. I tore down the gas feed in the heater searching for a problem and found the orifice feeding the burner be completely clogged with debris. It is a very small opening and it does not take much to clog it. So if you had crap in your system that clogged your check valve, your water heater is probably not far behind.
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02-19-2019, 04:14 PM #16
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The problem is still here, just not as bad. When the driver side tank empties, I can switch to the passenger side tank using the regulator. The furnace runs but doesn't put out as much heat. It is only warm air coming out of the vent, instead of hot. I carried the full tank over to the driver side and get nice hot air. I assume there is still a pressure loss that prevents the furnace from operating at full capacity.
Should I disconnect everything and blow compressed air through in the opposite direction? Or replace the hose between the two sides? That is the last original part left. Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Dave
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02-20-2019, 07:09 AM #17
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02-20-2019, 07:39 AM #18
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Sorry to hear you are still having issues. Like I previously indicated, I have had a lot of problems with my propane system, primarily due to the system being full of debris.
Did you try looking at the stove when operated from one side or the other? Do you see any difference? If so, then it would seem there is something wrong on the passenger side feed. I think I would start with the regulators, either replace them or give them a good cleaning. You removed the check valve, so that obstruction is no longer there I assume, but you might want to check the fitting. Also check the pigtail that connects the bottler to the regulator, I think others on here have found problems with this. Anything beyond that would be part of both systems and would impact both the driver and passenger feeds.
I do not think you need to blow out your whole system as it works from one side and no the other, this implies the overall system is OK. I might be inclined to be proactive and clean out the feeds to each of the propane operated devices. This is where all the debris will ultimately end up.
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02-21-2019, 06:56 AM #19
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How do you clean out the feeds?
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02-21-2019, 07:01 AM #20
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25G fresh water capacity?
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