I have a propane tank for my grill that's almost full, but when I hook it up to the grill, the valve to open the tank won't turn at all. How can I fix it, or where can I take it to get fixed? I took it to the gas station where they sell propane, but they had no clue.
2007-04-06 12:39:51 · 6 answers · asked by rainfingers 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Gas and Fireplace shops will help you. They have a special impact type of wrench run off of an air gun that can free that valve without breaking it off. Usually there is no charge for this service.
2007-04-06 15:32:42 · answer #1 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a ratchet strap and strap it to a strong pole . this will keep it from turning as you use a pipe wrench or 12 inch channel pliers. do not force too much . for best results work it in both direction very easy until it will turn freely . very easy mean's to put just a little bit of presure in both directions
2007-04-06 15:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by vinel10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barrbou2 is rite. It isn't worth the hassel to get the tank looked at. Just exchange it.
2007-04-06 13:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by Robert S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get leverage on it somehow. If you can get a three foot piece of pipe (or anything long and strong such as a 2x4) onto a pair of vice grips, it should come free rather easily.
2007-04-06 13:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take the tank to a wal-mart and exchange it for one of the refillable rhino types, when rhino gets it they will refurbish the tank.
2007-04-06 12:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a gas appliance dealer.
2007-04-06 12:43:26 · answer #6 · answered by rrsumn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋