Do not use a wrench since too much torque may result in the valve coming apart.
Rv propane tank valve stuck.
This video shows the disassembly of an opd overfill protection device valve from a 20 lb.
Make sure it is in a dry cool area.
This advise was given to me and done by the local refilling station.
The excess flow valve is a spring loaded needle valve designed into the pol or connection valve and is rated to a specific flow or pressure.
Wrap the rubber band around the edge of valve to improve your grip on the lodged valve.
If you open the valve on your rv propane tank too quickly you risk tripping the excess flow valve and having to fight to go back and forth with the system to get it to cooperate.
Also describes the parts and how they work.
There s no need to be gentle about it smack it hard.
An empty tank still contains a small amount of propane gas.
Check the tank for any.
If the valve is still stuck a small bit of oil applied to the stem will help loosen it up.
Place the propane tank on a steady flat surface.
If that doesn t work take the tank b.
To resolve the stuck valve disconnect the cylinder from your regulator and firmly smack the bottom of the cylinder on the ground jarring it.
Shut everything off wait one minute open the tank valve turn the grill to the light position attempt to light.
How to fix a stuck propane tank valve step 1.
Twist firmly to dislodge.
Try disconnecting the tank for a couple mins.
Check to make sure the propane valve is on check the excess flow valve check the propane pressure regulator ensure the propane detector inside the motorhome is on.
Now repeat the hookup process as outlined above.
This will generally loosen the stuck opd valve.