Underslung LPG violent valve failure and discharge in forecourt.

[tv-77]

After filling up my lpg as I have done many times before. The valve somehow stayed open and all the gas from my tank discharged into the forecourt. Absolutely terrifying considering no one including myself knew what to do. I’m a live aboard and now without gas and too terrified uo attempt a refill.

My hunch is that bring -8 yesterday a small amount of moisture got into the tank and caused the tank to gasify. Or that the tank was overfilled due to valve cut off failure.

I’d also like to get my system checked over but not sure how to g do o thst or who to contact? I’m based near Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

It’s still pretty cold and not having a cooker or the confidence to light my fire is pretty hard.

Thank you

 

[JockandRita]

Sorry to learn of your experience.
As you are in N Yorks, Autogas Leisure 2000 at Thirsk would be an excellent point of contact, with Charlie and Steve able to assist.

Give them a call.

Contact

We have a wealth of knowledge in the leisure industry for LPG/Autogas systems. If its an underslung tank or cylinders, we can assist you!

autogasshop.co.uk

Good luck

Jock.

 

[Basildog]

After filling up my lpg as I have done many times before. The valve somehow stayed open and all the gas from my tank discharged into the forecourt. Absolutely terrifying considering no one including myself knew what to do. I’m a live aboard and now without gas and too terrified uo attempt a refill.

My hunch is that bring -8 yesterday a small amount of moisture got into the tank and caused the tank to gasify. Or that the tank was overfilled due to valve cut off failure.

I’d also like to get my system checked over but not sure how to g do o thst or who to contact? I’m based near Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

It’s still pretty cold and not having a cooker or the confidence to light my fire is pretty hard.

Thank you

Hi
Sorry to hear about your problem , my first question is have you always had a cap on the filler point ?
We can certainly help you , we are at Thirsk North Yorkshire so not far , give the office a call on 01845523213.
Or make your way over to Autogas 2000 Leisure Ltd
Carlton Miniott , Thirsk , YO7 4NJ.
Charlie

 

[Lenny HB]

As said get your van over to Autogas 2000, Charlie's team will sort you out.
Sounds like you have some grit jamming the non return valves.

 

[Nanniemate]

After filling up my lpg as I have done many times before. The valve somehow stayed open and all the gas from my tank discharged into the forecourt. Absolutely terrifying considering no one including myself knew what to do. I’m a live aboard and now without gas and too terrified uo attempt a refill.

My hunch is that bring -8 yesterday a small amount of moisture got into the tank and caused the tank to gasify. Or that the tank was overfilled due to valve cut off failure.

I’d also like to get my system checked over but not sure how to g do o thst or who to contact? I’m based near Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

It’s still pretty cold and not having a cooker or the confidence to light my fire is pretty hard.

Thank you

Basildog at Thirsk

Edit should read a thread but l9oks like everyone is in agreement

That will be a first

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[DavidG58]

They also sell LPG, so not only will your confidence be restored, you will be ready to go

 

[DABurleigh]

Just an easy thing to try yourself first - check the large nut on the high pressure hose joint AT the tank isn't loose.

Dave