propane leak????

[R1Kirby]

I shut off my on board (10 gallon) propane tank in October. At that time I had a half a tank of propane. Today when I checked the guage it showed empty. I am curious if the valve could have a slow leak in the closed position, or if fill valve may not have been shut off properly when it was last filled. Any ideas? Thank

 

[Woody]

It sounds like you do have a leak. From what you've said it sounds like it almost has to be either where one of the fittings threads into the tank itself or from a stuck overflow valve. A little soapy water solution should pinpoint it fairly quick.
Since you said the tank was shut off it shouldn't be anything after that. Unless as you said, the shutoff valve was leaking, but even then there would have to be a leak somewhere else. I've left mine on all winter before and haven't lost any fuel.

Woody

 

[Ron]

AsWoody mentioned it appears the leak is most likely between th3e valve and the tank or possibly the bleed.  With a llittle leak tek you cna check it out.  However if it was the bleed not closed properly you may not see any indication of a leak.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Could also be a bad gauge.  Did you try to see if any propane would flow? Odds are slim, but it costs almost nothing to try.

 

[R1Kirby]

Thanks for the input. I'll check out the bleed valve this weekend. All the others seen to be okay.