i'm new at dealing with propane, and i forget to keep track of how many pounds are left in it over a period of time. so now it is all gone and i just wanted to know if there will be any problems having it refilled again? if so what are they?
2007-01-08 06:14:08 · 17 answers · asked by melissanecole 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hopefully, you stored it in a well ventilated area, outdoors is preferrable and all the gas dissapated. Otherwise the gas could build up in say a shed or your basement or garage, And if it gets to the right mixture with the ambient air and with an ignition source it will explode.
Otherwise, it should be OK. And the person refilling it for you should tell you and refuse to fill it if there has been damage.
My runs out all the time and that's the way I know when to refill it. No problems.
2007-01-08 06:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was in charge of filling propane tanks at a large soft drink company they used all propane forklifts. The operators of the forklifts would run the tanks dry. I never had to re pressurize a tank it's a myth, if anybody ever charges you to re- pressurize a tank it's a complete rip off. Every fill valve has a pressure release screw on it, that screw it opened up a little bit when the propane tank is pressurized the safety screw will send out a large stream of propane that is the indication that the tank is filled.
2015-05-02 07:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The line may have to be blown out. Any debris sitting at the bottom of the tank can be blown through the line which will make it impossible for the propane to travel. Once the line is clean you can refill your tank and everything will be fine.
2007-01-08 06:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by girlajeepin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually a completely empty tank is a problem as those who would refill it can't tell if it would hold properly or might have water damage inside. If you want to refill it there may be an inspection fee.
If you exchange it you might have less problem of them charging you for it, but they would still inspect it before refilling.
2007-01-08 06:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by No Bushrons 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your propane tank goes dry then you just wont have any gas to cook with when you lit the stove or your grill there wont be any flame in the burn so dont forget and of course if you shake the tank you will notice it is getting light or lighter.
2007-01-08 06:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a propane tank. You might want to keep track of how many pounds are in it. If you let it run dry, you will have to pay to re-pressurize the tank. That's what we had to do one year.
2007-01-08 09:03:14 · answer #6 · answered by poohbear_cmw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no problem. You will have to bleed the lines, but this is not really a problem, just open the gas valve at the heater and wait for all the air to bleed out of the lines, this should only take a few seconds.
2007-01-08 06:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hardware stores will refill popane tanks. You can also go to your local gas company.
2016-03-29 16:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that it emptied while you were trying to use it. They will purge the tank then refill. Or you can just exchange it at one of the exchange stations without any worries.
2007-01-08 06:46:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shold not have any problems getting it refilled but you may have to pay extra. sounds weird but thats the way it is where I love.
2007-01-08 06:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋