ZuniJayne
Well-known member
Greetings, all.....
I just learned that condensation in iron propane pipes can wreak havoc with your propane appliances.
I think that was part of my fridge problems (along with the bad thermocouple) and it was also the problem with my hot water heater.
Once I discovered this possiblity, I opened the T from the iron pipe to the copper pipe to the hwh. A black, oily liquid dribbled out. After I let it drain a bit, I hooked it all back up and the hwh worked great!
I think this iron pipe should be blown out occasionally with compressed air.
Hennyway, you might want to check this out if you have problems with your appliances. I don't have a manometer, so this was the poor woman's way.
I just learned that condensation in iron propane pipes can wreak havoc with your propane appliances.
I think that was part of my fridge problems (along with the bad thermocouple) and it was also the problem with my hot water heater.
Once I discovered this possiblity, I opened the T from the iron pipe to the copper pipe to the hwh. A black, oily liquid dribbled out. After I let it drain a bit, I hooked it all back up and the hwh worked great!
I think this iron pipe should be blown out occasionally with compressed air.
Hennyway, you might want to check this out if you have problems with your appliances. I don't have a manometer, so this was the poor woman's way.