modern propane valve needed

[Scott Todd]

Got a smallish propane tank that I want to use with my new gopher blaster, but it's got the old style valve on it. Any idea of where to get a new one?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[hd6gtom]

most home propane suppliers have them. Might be cheeper to get a new tank

 

[CAROGATOR]

Just go into Blue Rhino or some other switch out place. Turn in your old tank and pick up a replacement full of propane. You will have your upgraded tank. I do it all the time.

 

[onefarmer]

Just take it to a cylinder exchange place and swap it. Quick and easy. If you prefer to refill just need to exchange it once and the new one next time.

 

[Bob S.]

Howdy,
I boughta new valve at the Amish store. Never was able to get the old one out-----now have a beat up tank and a new valve laying around somewhere. Paid $18.00 for new valve.
Bob S.

 

[Russ from MN]

If it is a 20# just exchange it, if smaller might be feasible to change the valve, not cheap though!

 

[Richard from SE AZ]

Is it law that you have to use the new style propane valve where you all live?? Here in AZ the suppliers will still fill tanks with the old style valve.

 

[LenND]

If you have alocal propane dealer they shoukd stock them. Did here a few years ago BUT the new valve cost just about as much as a new tank.

 

[john *.?-!.* cub owner]

(quoted from post at 21:45:10 03/11/11) Is it law that you have to use the new style propane valve where you all live?? Here in AZ the suppliers will still fill tanks with the old style valve.

he new style valves are a federal requirement. If your dealer gets caught he will pay a BIG fine and probably loose propane license,

 

[Scott Todd]

(quoted from post at 02:54:32 03/12/11) If it is a 20# just exchange it, if smaller might be feasible to change the valve, not cheap though!

No, this is actually bigger than the usual gas grill size, which means I can't just exchange it (they don't take tanks with the old valves in exchange anyway.) I've managed to budge the old valve a bit so I know I can get it out. Now I just need someone to tell me a source of where to get the new style replacement. This tank has a gauge on it too, so I don't want to trash it if I don't have to. I also like that it has extra capacity but is still small enough to be portable for gopher blaster use.

 

[okierob]

I get mine at the local propane supplier.

I usually use a 2" ratchet strap to secure the tank to a wood post about the diameter of a utility pole. It sure keeps the tank from turning while you get the old valve out.

putting the new one in can be a bit tricky sometimes without damaging it.They do make a tool to reinstall valves, the propane supplier may have one you can use on site.

 

[504]

When you exchange the tanks check them, most now are only filling 17 to 19 LB. on a 20LB tank. Those exchange places are screwing people.

 

[Chuck (CA)]

Am I wrong, or isn't the regulator for your blaster the same as an acetylene regulator? Shouldn't it fit both the new and the old bottles?

 

[Russ from MN]

The opd valve limits how much they can put in, tanks vary. The label on an exchange tank says net wt. 15 lb. but the local Cenex filling station where I get mine filled fills a lot of tanks for exchange and he told me he gets 20 lbs. in most of them.

 

[Scott Todd]

Thanks for the tip (and thanks to all who chipped in), but looks like I won't need it as I found an adapter at a local RV shop.

Scott

 

[MarkB_MI]

You still might have a problem with the inspection date on your tank.

 

[steamnjn23]

20 lbs in a 20 lb tank is dangerous!.

propane tanks by law must be filled to 80% capacity. to allow for proper boiling off of the vapors from the liquid. the capacity rating is the capacity of water in the tank and 80% of a 20lb tank is 16lbs. if you get more than 16lbs in your tank you are coming out ahead.

when these old style tanks are returned to the bottle plant, the plant operators remove the valve and trash the tank. the effort is to remove all old style tanks from the market.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Most of the time when someone refers to a 20# pound tank, it means 20 lbs. of propane. Regardless of that, every approved propane tank has the weight it should be stamped on the protective rim. The person filling it is supposed to inspect the tank and not only check the date but also check the weight stamped on it. It's fool proof if done right. Sadly there are a lot of people filling tanks that don't have a clue how dangerous propane can be. It's no surprise that some places fill tanks less than their full capacity. Not many people pay much attention when their tank is being filled and wouldn't be able to notice a couple pounds difference in a supposedly full tank.

 

[Dusty MI]

(quoted from post at 00:17:24 03/15/11) 20 lbs in a 20 lb tank is dangerous!.

propane tanks by law must be filled to 80% capacity. to allow for proper boiling off of the vapors from the liquid. the capacity rating is the capacity of water in the tank and 80% of a 20lb tank is 16lbs. if you get more than 16lbs in your tank you are coming out ahead.

when these old style tanks are returned to the bottle plant, the plant operators remove the valve and trash the tank. the effort is to remove all old style tanks from the market.

You are 1/2 right. A 500 gallon tank holds 400 gallons of LP, which is 80%.
But a 20 lb. LP tank holds 20 lbs. of LP when it's 80% full.

And yes a lot of places that exchange the 20 lb. tanks are only putting 17.5 lbs. in them. If you look at the fine print on the plastic sleeve it says 17.5 lbs.

Dusty