Propane hissing noise

[rturriff7]

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]

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]

No propane smell so sounds like it is normal as I suspected. Thanks.

[Festus2]

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]

Good idea festus. I shall try that to be on the safe side.

[Festus2]

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.