Disconnecting leaky regulator

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Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:32 pm

Hey guys I was wondering if any of you has had a problem with the regulator that hooks up to the propane leaking. I'm pretty sure its not the connection because I've taped it up with yellow gas line tape pretty good. I think I may have gotten a bad regulator.

I would like to disassemble the propane adapter from the propane tank but there's just one problem. I don't have a shut off valve between the tank and the regulator. I've seen a lot of people who's propane tank adapter has a twist knob on it, but mine doesn't. What would happen if I unscrewed the tank from the regulator? Would it blow up in my face due to the pressure? Is there a safe way to disconnect the tank if I didn't include a shut-off valve?

EDIT: Also whenever this leak is occurring, not matter how high I turn up the regulator, the pressure dial goes up above where I have it set and continues to leak. Might it have something to do with the pressure in the tank?
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Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:55 pm

Lol, the propane tank has a pin valve on it that the attachment pushes when it is threaded on. As you unthread it, the pin rises and the tank closes. Just take the regulator right off.
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Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:06 pm

just to be safe do it outside...

ohh BTW I've just watched Final Destination 5... damn it sucks

lol I realized that we've got plenty of stuff that can mess up things real bad

Final Destination: Spudfiles - that would be a blockbuster
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Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:09 pm

Yea I figured the pin valve would stop the flow. I was just worried about the pressure that's already in the construction of the meter pipe between the tank and the first ball valve.
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Sun Aug 14, 2011 8:19 pm

POLAND_SPUD wrote: Final Destination: Spudfiles - that would be a blockbuster
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What, an invasion of epoxy soldiers led by jack? When you think about it, yeah that would be a movie.


Just disconnect it, the pressure thats inside it is not a big deal, just hold it down nice and tight so it won't rocket off.
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Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:35 pm

Also, I was wondering If it was a problem with the regulator for it to be leaking like that. Should i get a new one or is there a way to fix it?
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