Propane Tank Valves

[Nichole]

Hi Everyone,
Over the weekend my propane tank started acting up. Not giving me any gas. It was at least 3/4's full. The gauge on my 2000 340 read 110 psi. But no gas to the oven and stovetop. I was told to just slightly take the tank and bang it on the bottom edge and it would release a sticking lever inside the tank, that allows the gas to flow. I disconnected it and did just that, and it worked fine for that meal.
The next time, about 4 hrs later, the same thing. The next day, the same situation and son for 3 days.
The tank is 9 years old now but looks new. Always able to be refilled without a problem. So what do you think, time for a new tank or can the lever inside be replaced?
Getting a new tank isn't the problem, just wanted to know if others have experience the same situation also.
Thanks for your help.

 

[Duh...Hank Hill]

Propane is my game.

Getting a new tank isn't the problem

AHOY NICHOLE!!!!!
If getting a new tank isn't a problem but the old one is, whY don't you just "DO IT!".
SERIOUSLY!!!
Propane Repairs/System Modifications: "Can I Do It Myself?"
This is probably the single most important safety issue the propane industry battles on a daily basis. People constantly want to fix their own leaks or make changes to their gas system to save money or because the propane service technician isn't available for several days or weeks. Modifications to any part of a propane system is not advisable and unsafe. All repairs and modifications to any part of a propane system should be handled by a propane company or a licensed propane gas professional. In short, performing repairs and making modifications or additions to your propane system is not advisable. You will be safer in addition to it being cheaper in the long run.
Fair Winds,
Hank

 

[Dave D]

maybe borrow a tank first. Could be a regulator problem

 

[Seattle Scott]

Solenoid (sp) ?

 

[windward54]

And if it is a valve, any place that repaires tanks can replace the OPD valve easily enough. It will cost about a quarter of the price of a new tank. I took my tank to a place that worked mostly on forklifts when I broke a valve. The workers laughed at the 10lb tank as it was the smallest thing they had ever seen. But it was almost a new tank and was worth fixing.

 

[Jack NH]

Check the "O" Ring

Nichole,
It happened to me also. Same boat and year. It was the "O" Ring on the connecting hose. It wasn't broken but it was dried out. I went to have the tank checked and it was fine. The place (a gas supplier locally) gave me 2 new rings and said try this. You are getting a small amount of air in the line. It's enough to stop the whole thing. Good Luck