It's hot today and my almost full propane tank stopped working

[roadster]

Got my new dual fuel generator and fired it up for the 5-hr break-in period using propane and left it overnight in the backyard. The following day around 2pm, I ran the genny for a few minutes and turned it off to relocate it with the tank. I hooked it up and the genny won't work. Wth? I know it's almost full because I just had it refilled at Costco same day. So I tried my 2nd tank and it worked! So I guess it's so hot here today high 90s) and the high heat prevented it for being used.
I never had a problem using my uncovered tt propane tank. I plan on using only propane on the genny. I wonder if it was just overfilled? Any thoughts?

[SeaDog]

It sounds like the safety shutoff on the propane tank has activated. Close the tank valve connect it to the system and very slowly open the valve this will reset the safety valve. Did you check the weight of the tank to see if it is empty? good luck

[roadster]

Originally Posted by SeaDog

It sounds like the safety shutoff on the propane tank has activated. Close the tank valve connect it to the system and very slowly open the valve this will reset the safety valve. Did you check the weight of the tank to see if it is empty? good luck

I think you're correct, thanks.The heat added more pressure. I have to use my leather gloves to switch the tanks yesterday. Today I tested it for 3 hours running the tt AC and it's fine. Of course it's hot here again, 98F, ugh!

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by roadster

I think you're correct, thanks.The heat added more pressure. I have to use my leather gloves to switch the tanks yesterday. Today I tested it for 3 hours running the tt AC and it's fine. Of course it's hot here again, 98F, ugh!

It's not the "added" pressure, as much as how you open the cylinder valve as SeaDog explained.


Here are couple of videos to explain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cgeNzrYa6Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaoI4frvhSQ

[roadster]

Originally Posted by wmtire

It's not the "added" pressure, as much as how you open the cylinder valve as SeaDog explained.


Here are couple of videos to explain:

Oh yeah. That makes sense. I was in a hurry opening the valve coz my fingers were burning. Duh. I did not use the leather gloves after switching tanks. Thnx for reiterating that. Good to know to always turn the valve on slowly.