LPG refill DOS… but my Airstream is “new”

[HiHoAgRV]

Originally Posted by 87MH

I just ran into a problem I had not been aware of...

Found both of my aluminum 40's had bad internal sealing gaskets where the male fitting of the pigtail mates to the OPD valve.

These seals are not O rings, rather they are pressed into the valve during the manufacturing process....

Just wanted remind the Forum of a few more maintenance items for your periodic inspection list.

My OPD Valves have the same internal seal on a metal insert that is threaded into the valve...I know this because one backed out to the point the refill fitting wouldn't screw in.

Just one more thing to watch for...

[samb]

I saw the results of a 1 pound bottle exploding. I do not want to be in the same county if a larger tank goes up. You do not have to go overboard, but please take care of your tanks.
Sam

[eubank]

Yep, that little one-pound amount of liquid propane expands by up to 270 times when it becomes a gas.

Lynn

Originally Posted by samb

I saw the results of a 1 pound bottle exploding. I do not want to be in the same county if a larger tank goes up. You do not have to go overboard, but please take care of your tanks.
Sam

[CrawfordGene]

If I recall correctly, inspection in the US has to be at or before twelve years; ten in Canada. I don't know about re-inspections.

A US approved tank between 10 and 12 years may be a problem when and if you go to Canada.

Gene

[Skater]

Originally Posted by samb

I saw the results of a 1 pound bottle exploding. I do not want to be in the same county if a larger tank goes up. You do not have to go overboard, but please take care of your tanks.
Sam

On the other hand, I've heard of tanks falling off campers and hitting the road with nothing more than damage to the paint. They're pretty strong.