Propane Help

Started by mondone · Apr 27, 2011 · 12 replies

mondone Apr 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM #1

I have found that I am losing propane from my tank. I shut the valve on the tank when I leave the casa to return to Phoenix, but when I return to the casa after about 4 weeks, I lost about 10+ lbs of gas.:cry: I tried to find a leak with soapy water to no avail. ZaGas guys tried also with no luck and they say they see much worse looking tanks then mine. Anyone have a suggestion or know of a good propane person to contact in RP to help me with this? If I have to replace the tank, I don't know who would be the best bet to have it done. I'm in Encanto.

Terry C Apr 27, 2011 at 12:21 PM #2

Patrick, get hold of Gerry Stobbs at 602-318-3795. He has a propane leak detector. He is the solar guy in Encanto also.

AZ ROB Apr 28, 2011 at 5:38 AM #3

Depending on the size of tank 10lbs could be expanding and contracting due to heat and cold.

Terry C Apr 28, 2011 at 7:27 AM #4

Seems hight to me, we leave the frig on and the water heater on pilot and only use 7 pounds on a small tank in two weeks.

mondone Apr 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM #5

I was away from the casa from Dec 24th until Feb 19th with the valve shut tight and lost 23lbs, so I doubt temperature is the issue also. I'm not of the tank capacity, but it's a good 5 to 6 ft long and diameter around 2 to 2.5ft I'm thinking.

playaperro Apr 28, 2011 at 12:35 PM #6

I would replace it, Sell that one, Sure hate to see someone smoking around it.

Landshark Apr 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM #7

There was a house fire in Encanto a few years back that was caused by a leaking propane tank. I drove to the house when it was burning and a large propane tank exploded as I pulled up. The fireball was massive. It was the scariest thing I have ever seen. I thought my ass was toast! Believe me, you don't want to mess around with a leaking propane tank. Do yourself and your neighbors a big favor and replace it NOW...before it's too late!!!

Terry C Apr 28, 2011 at 5:30 PM #8

There must be a leak in the valve to tank. I have never lost propane in a tank the size of mondones when it's shut off. I only use that tank for the heaters in the winter. I agree, I would replace it.

Roberto Apr 29, 2011 at 1:15 PM #9

On two occasions the propane company delivery guys somehow managed to cause the fill valve to leak on my tank. Did you soap that?

Wood Spinner May 1, 2011 at 5:38 PM #10

Buy a new one at home depot. That s^&**t is bad news.

mondone May 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM #11

I did check fill valve, no luck.

Landshark May 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM #12

Hey Mondone, we saw the fire in Encanto Sunday afternoon and I thought of YOU! Turned out it was just our garbage truck!!!?? Have you solved your propane leak yet? I was wondering if you have a padlock on your tank as we do. If not, I hate to say it but somebody may be messing with you.

mondone May 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM #13

Wow, didn't even enter my mind. Although it's kind of tucked away on the side of the house and I doubt it, I'm gonna lock it up anyway next time I am down.