not only when the tank is full.  vapor comes out when it is low, liquid will come out when full.
Dan
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Randy Charrette 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 8:44 PM
  Subject: Re: Filling the Propane Tank

  Just when the tank is full.

  >From: tabe johnson 
  >Reply-To: tabe johnson 
  >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  >Subject: Filling the Propane Tank 
  >Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:35:34 -0500 
  > 
  >Hi, 
  > 
  >I looked through the archives but didn't find an answer to 
  >my question: 
  > 
  >When I go to get my propane tank filled, I understand 
  >the procedure to be: 
  > 
  >-attach fill line 
  >-open small bleed valve to right of fill line 
  >-fill tank 
  > 
  > 
  >When I open the bleed valve, is propane supposed to hiss out all 
  >the time, or just when the tank is full?  I've been afraid to 
  >open it all the way because of fear of fires. 
  > 
  >Thanks! 
  > 
  >--tabe johnson 
  >xtabe@yahoo.com 
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