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01-08-2020, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Deux Montagnes,Quebec
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Pressure test your lines . But in the mean time go get yourself a Buddy heater to at least get some heat in the trailer..
Purge the lines of air then check all connections with soapy water for leaks. To test if the cold is affecting the tanks wrap a warming pad around them and use to Genny to heat the tanks. Also I have seen propane lines have water in them due to condensation in the pipe ,so the air pressure blowing out the lines should be done while both ends of the pipe are disconnected . Watch out for spider nest in the ventricle tubes.
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01-08-2020, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Cannon Falls
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If it's off the tank and regulator I think you should be able to just blow through it. Can't remember but there is a small round part that goes into the tank connector. It may have to be slightly depressed but if I remember it should flow without pressing it in. If you have the hose in hand you may be able to reset the ball and spring to the open position by beating it up a bit. Gas flows from the tank end to the regulator end so if it is stuck it would be stuck towards the little end. You may be able to push it free until you get a new one by pushing a stiff wire like a coat hanger into the small end. If you feel resistance in that end you have found the ball that may be stuck. It doesn't move much but it will move. Off you can feel it move even a little bit try blowing through it again. If you get it open be sure to seal up the small end threads with Teflon tape and when you open it do so very very slowly so it doesn't get stuck again. I replaced mine, got the old one working again and kept it for a spare. My camper is in winter storage so I cannot verify all this. The ball may be on the other (tank end) if so then about the only thing you could do is try to free up the ball by jarring it loose again. Maybe smacking it on the brass center with the plastic end of a screwdriver so not to damage the connection. Make sure it is not so cold that it could be frozen in place by moisture. Above freezing... Not hot. I would still replace the hose if you get it working but keep the original as a spare. I am pretty sure you should be able to blow through the hose. If not.... It's stuck shut. Wish I had the hose here to check it. Just be safe. No leaks when you get it going. No rotten egg smell, no bubbles if you use soapy water.
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01-08-2020, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Cannon Falls
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My email address
Send me a message and I'll send you my phone number so we can talk.
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01-09-2020, 04:03 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
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If you use "Teflon tape" it should be specifically made for use on gas fittings, typically yellow in color in a yellow container. Yes there is a difference. You can get it at any " big box" home improvement or hardware store.
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01-09-2020, 04:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
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Just to add, if it’s a flare fitting you don’t use anything.
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01-18-2020, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Allenspark
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Hey Everybody. I HAVE HEAT!! Thanks so much for all the ideas and help. I replaced the small hose from the tank to the regulator and the very dead battery. I would have replaced that small hose earlier but I had changed it last summer so I didn't think it could have gone bad so fast.
Safe travels and hope to see you out there!
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01-18-2020, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Florissant
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colorado603
Hey Everybody. I replaced the small hose from the tank to the regulator and the very dead battery.
Safe travels and hope to see you out there!
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Curious. Did you try blowing through the hose once you removed it?
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01-18-2020, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Cannon Falls
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Colorado603
Hey Everybody. I HAVE HEAT!! Thanks so much for all the ideas and help. I replaced the small hose from the tank to the regulator and the very dead battery. I would have replaced that small hose earlier but I had changed it last summer so I didn't think it could have gone bad so fast.
Safe travels and hope to see you out there!
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Thought that hose was it. Glad it worked for you. Same issue I had from turning on the tank too fast. Thought I had done it slow enough but live and learn. Get the old one working and keep it for a spare! Glad to help. I sent a link to call me but got justifiably scolded for posting my email address.
Heat good, 0 degrees here now. 15 below soon. keep warm my friend.
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