After reinstalling my newly filled propane tank I noticed a reading of 30 on the gauge after I had shut off the tank valve. Shouldn't it be 0? Do I have a defective tan I need to replace?
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Enrique
Talisman
1998 36 MK2 Hull #1673
Tall Rig Wing Keel
M35BC engine
Old Saybrook, CT Summer
South Glastonbury, CT Winter
I believe you are fine as the gage is after the shutoff and it is more than likely reading pressure left in the line from the solenoid to the gage or valve. I suspect if you turn the solenoid on and open your stove burner it will go to "0".
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Gary is correct. In fact, the sole purpose of the valve is leak detection. Procedure:
Per ABYC, there should be no difference between the readings observed in step 4 and step 6. ABYC suggests doing this procedure each time you manipulate the tank valve.
Nick Caballero
Retired C36/375IA Mk II Technical Editor