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01-04-2014, 08:10 AM | #5 |
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Two examples of what it might look like:
Note the lever on each to show where the draw was originally selected. Each type has a dial to show if the draw is still coming from the originally selected tank (green); or if the originally selected tank is empty and changeover has occurred (red). Since they vary, it's best to understand what's possible, but get the directions for your specific model. |
01-04-2014, 09:34 AM | #6 |
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I have the same setup that SAD posted and it works fine but like others have said I use 1tank at a time.
I learned the hard way and woke up @ 3am with both tanks empty and I was freezing! |
01-04-2014, 09:46 AM | #7 | |
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Depending on what you do, you could either wake up at 3 a.m. with ONE tank empty... Or you wake up at 3 a.m. with TWO tanks empty LOL. Most of my trips are weekend and/or week trips (not long duration)... I leave both valves open and allow auto changeover. When I'm prepping for a trip, I simply open the propane compartment door and check if I have a red indicator showing. If I do, that mean's it's swapped since my last trip. I'll get it filled prior to leaving.... Or on the way to the lake (there's a VERY convenient spot for me to pull-off and get metered propane).... Some times I don't even bother - despite the fact that indicator is red... Because I know it hasn't been red for that long... This is where knowing your usage patterns is helpful over time. We live in a moderate climate.... We have an electric fireplace and heaters to supplement the furnace... We have dual source hot water (elect and gas).... We cook outside ALOT.... Two 30 lb propane tanks lasted me almost 12 months. If I lived in a colder environment like our MI or Canadian friends.... Or went on longer trips.. I might change my habits... |
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01-04-2014, 01:09 PM | #8 |
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Thanks everyone, I'll go thru the manuals and see what I can find. The diagram and video should explain it the best. I don't even have a gas grill, I've always been a charcoal guy so filling and removal of the tanks will have to be "observed" by my sister inlaw who RARELY uses real fire! That said, thanks
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01-04-2014, 01:48 PM | #9 |
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I have the auto changeover feature and I use it. We recently were in 0 to 25 degree weather and used a tank about every 3 to 4 days. It worked well.
Please note::::: the auto changeover feature only works well IF YOU LOOK AT IT REGULARLY.... If you don't it's not the regulator's fault if you wake up at 3:00AM freezing!
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01-04-2014, 02:13 PM | #10 |
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[/QUOTE]Please note::::: the auto changeover feature only works well IF YOU LOOK AT IT REGULARLY.... If you don't it's not the regulator's fault it you wake up at 3:00AM freezing![/QUOTE]
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01-04-2014, 05:05 PM | #11 |
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Yes it works well until you're out of propane
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