I opened the OPD valve on the BBQ propane tank and propane spray out, I have heard that propane should come out only when it is hooked. Is there something wrong with the propane tank?
Even if you open the hand valve, there is a pin that will slide into place and close the opening to not let propane come out when the tank is not hooked up to anything....this is a safety feature, if your tank is spewing gas without being hooked up, it will still function....it's just a little less safe. I would say tighten the hand valve after each use to be sure there wont be any accidents later. best case scenario, replace the tank.
Well you had me wondering so..I just now went outside to see on my tanks. When I turned them into the open position, yes gas did come out. They are new tanks and are not broken. So there is your answer. I physically went out to test them at 5:00 am! My neighbors think I'm nuts now.
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== it is correct that when the valve is opened without being attached to the BBQ machine it will spew propane gas into the air .... the tank is fine and you noticed the foul odor to the gas and that is put into the gas so you can detect that there might b
