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rturriff7
05-26-2011, 09:30 AM
Should I hear a hissing noise near my propane tanks? I only hear it when propane is "running" such as when the furnace or hot water tank are running. If they aren't going I hear no noise.
Hoping this is normal...
DocData757
05-26-2011, 09:35 AM
I suspect that is just the noise from the regulator as the gas passes through it. If there is no strong propane smell, you're Ok.
rturriff7
05-26-2011, 10:04 AM
No propane smell so sounds like it is normal as I suspected. Thanks.
Festus2
05-26-2011, 02:13 PM
You might try applying soapy water to all the hose connections to the regulator and around the regulator itself just to make sure there are no propane leaks.
rturriff7
05-26-2011, 03:06 PM
Good idea festus. I shall try that to be on the safe side.
Festus2
05-26-2011, 03:56 PM
I forgot to mention that another possible cause of a hissing sound is the tank bleeder valve that may have not been completely closed after the tank was last filled. A small piece of debris may have got caught in it preventing it from being closed properly. You can check this yourself by taking a screwdriver and turning the valve clockwise until it is fully closed.
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