Gaslow on/off isolation valve stuck closed.

[Soycd]

Just been to fill up and the on/off isolation valve is now stuck closed. I don't want to force it and I'm pretty sure I didn't tighten it to off too much. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Edit: Senior moment, it's actually already open!!

 

[nicholsong]

So you filled up with it open?

Naughty boy!

 

[Jabstatt]

As a confirmed pedant I was taught to open a valve fully, gently, then close half a turn to avoid damage struggling to open a valve already open and on the stop.

And close gently. Like basin taps at home to make the washers last!

Oh well…..

Tony

 

[Barriesimpson]

So you filled up with it open?

Naughty boy!

Why? I fill mine with the valve open or closed, it makes no difference.

 

[TrudeandDall]

Why? I fill mine with the valve open or closed, it makes no difference.

This is why Barrie. Copied directly from the Gaslow filling instructions - ENSURE THAT YOUR GASLOW CYLINDERS ARE TURNED OFF BEFORE FILLING!!

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[PeterCarole29]

This is why Barrie. Copied directly from the Gaslow filling instructions - ENSURE THAT YOUR GASLOW CYLINDERS ARE TURNED OFF BEFORE FILLING!!

Im guessing that in case you had a fault with the one way valve and if you had it will ruin some gas appliances

 

[Barriesimpson]

This is why Barrie. Copied directly from the Gaslow filling instructions - ENSURE THAT YOUR GASLOW CYLINDERS ARE TURNED OFF BEFORE FILLING!!

Ok, but mine are not Gaslow, rather Autogas, and it makes no difference.

 

[nicholsong]

Ok, but mine are not Gaslow, rather Autogas, and it makes no difference.

If the 80% overfill protection fails you get to filling the system with liquid, which if it reached the appliances could when ignited produce a blowtorch effect'

As a precaution, as well as turning off the cylinder valve, I calculate what I expect to need to fill and watch the meter to ensure that the 80% protection cuts off at about the quantity I expect. Maybe sounds OTT but gas is dangerous.

 

[Barriesimpson]

If the 80% overfill protection fails you get to filling the system with liquid, which if it reached the appliances could when ignited produce a blowtorch effect'

As a precaution, as well as turning off the cylinder valve, I calculate what I expect to need to fill and watch the meter to ensure that the 80% protection cuts off at about the quantity I expect. Maybe sounds OTT but gas is dangerous.

I can understand you reasoning, of course gas CAN be dangerous, but doesn't have to be. I trust the system for now (new installation) and the cut off at 80% works fine for now, as advised by the installer. I do not make calculations of the expected charge.

 

[Soycd]

So you filled up with it open?

Naughty boy!

And lived to tell the tale!

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[Jabstatt]

So do you do the same calculation when filling petrol tank?

It may not shut off and hangs about for much longer!

Sorry!

Tony