Propane Tank Wasnt purged for 1st fill - now what?
Question:Im pretty sure the place I took my BBQ grill propane cylinder to get filled for the first time didnt purge it of air first...
Its only been a few months & the tank has gone empty since that first filling - so Im curious what my next step is -
what does the filling station do to remedy?
Answers:
I don't think there is much that can be done now. I would think that the air in the tank is now gone. Mention it when you get it refilled.
Not sure what the concern is, the tank is being purged as it is filling. It would not fill otherwise. How long do you expect it to last? Also, you can tell by the weight how much propane was put into the tank. I think your next step is to refill the tank and cook some burgers.
When they fill the tank with Propane it pushes out the air. There is nothing to purge.
You didn't say what size tank you have. Most people have what is called a 20 pound tank on their BBQ pits. It weights approximately 20 lbs when filled with propane.
If you have a larger tank you shouldn't be transporting it yourself anyway. A 20 lb tank should last a couple of months depending on how much you use it and how hot you like your grill. Also make sure you turn off the gas at the tank after you are done grilling. Some grills don't have really good valves on them & leak some, which waste gas and can be dangerous.
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