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sunjess
04-10-2008, 06:29 PM
hey guys, I got a new LP tank over the weekend and when I got it they filled it to about 4000, it has been sitting in my bag for 4 days and I checked the pressure it is sitting at under 3000. Unless my dogs have been playing with my tank while im at work something doesnt seem right.

Any idea what could be going on? or could this infact be normal?

211
04-10-2008, 06:33 PM
it probably has a slight leak
you might not be able to hear it, but if you take and spray some soapy water on it it will bubble if its leaking
especially check the gauge and fill nipple

grEnAlEins
04-12-2008, 08:10 PM
hey guys, I got a new LP tank over the weekend and when I got it they filled it to about 4000, it has been sitting in my bag for 4 days and I checked the pressure it is sitting at under 3000. Unless my dogs have been playing with my tank while im at work something doesnt seem right.

Any idea what could be going on? or could this infact be normal?
Is it a PMI (Pure Energy) Tank? If it is you are leaking out of your pin valve. You can replace it easily. It is actually a super common issue on the tanks. 100% of mine have had this issue.

Ruler_Mark
04-12-2008, 08:15 PM
ewwww lp,, also check the burstdisk i have seen one parcially rupture causeing a slow leak before.