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I always assumed the small 20 lb BBQ and RV cylinders used back seating valves and I can find some confirmation and opinions either way but nothing from an official source.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:The propane type valves typically is all on so seat does not leak. But could have changed over the years to a better valve. You need to see if your valve want to be fully on. Dave

Originally Posted by bigb

I always assumed the small 20 lb BBQ and RV cylinders used back seating valves and I can find some confirmation and opinions either way but nothing from an official source.
Reply:FYI I use the 20lb exchange tanks and have filled at the gas station. Exchange when the tank is out of date or the valves leak. Dave

Originally Posted by bigb

I always assumed the small 20 lb BBQ and RV cylinders used back seating valves and I can find some confirmation and opinions either way but nothing from an official source.
Reply:I am not sure how much the ones I saw today at the exchange really were, the sign says 15# and the 20$ price sign was well scratched over. The supply hose finally sprung a leak after 25 years or so and I had nice chunk of copper line on hand to replace it.

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Originally Posted by bigb

I always assumed the small 20 lb BBQ and RV cylinders used back seating valves and I can find some confirmation and opinions either way but nothing from an official source.
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Originally Posted by bigb

I always assumed the small 20 lb BBQ and RV cylinders used back seating valves and I can find some confirmation and opinions either way but nothing from an official source.
Reply:This guy is probably more of a lesson in what not to do, but it doesn't appear to have back seating.... Last edited by whtbaron; 1 Week Ago at 04:36 PM.The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
Reply:I watched that video of the guy taking the valve apart and there are two orings so I wonder if one oring seals the stem in each direction?Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Not sure... I was wondering the same thing.The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC StickF-225 amp Forney AC Stick230 amp Sears AC StickLincoln 180C MIGVictor Medalist 350 O/ACut 50 PlasmaLes
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Originally Posted by bigb

I watched that video of the guy taking the valve apart and there are two orings so I wonder if one oring seals the stem in each direction?
Reply:Why not call a place that provides propane to residential and industrial customers and ask them?? Or better yet, a company that makes the 20# tanks???
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Originally Posted by shortfuse

Why not call a place that provides propane to residential and industrial customers and ask them?? Or better yet, a company that makes the 20# tanks???
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Originally Posted by danielplace

Think about that question for 1/2 second. Nope they DO NOT have to be back-seated. Lol. "Darn it, seems the wife only opened the barbecue tank valve 1/2 way and lit it 20 minutes later and blew the back of the house out"..
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Originally Posted by bigb

That is the likeliest reason they don't need to be back seated as how could you make that a requirement for the general public who is not even smart enough to know you don't get in and out of your vehicle when fueling? I was only wondering if perhaps one did leak a bit at the stem if back seating it would stop it. I have one now that leaks when opening but seems to stop when fully open, at least I get a big whiff when opening it that goes away once opened. It's very old and expired and is just about empty, will give it to Blue Rhino for a fresh one soon. |
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