If the propane service tech needs any explanation to find a leak you need
another tech.

That bleeder thing is known as the tank bleeder or liquid level port.

Look for leaks yourself with soapy water or you can buy a leak detecting
solution.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Rocket J Squirrel
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 4:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: propane terms -- getting it right

As I wrote a couple days ago, Mellow Yellow has developed a teeny propane
leak, the slightest of whiffs, even with the main shutoff valve closed.

I dropped into a shop here in Bend, Ore. -- Jerry's RV Service Center* --
where they allowed that they work on propane, although the fellow behind
the counter was pretty grumpy. Told me to call the propane guy there to
make an appointment to bring the van in.

Before I call I want to make sure that I have my terms down.

A couple years ago I had the auto-stop filler replaced with a manual one.
And the little bleeder value higher on the tank replaced with a
finger-tighten type.

So . . . what is the proper name for that little bleeder thing high on the
tank?

Knowing the right name for that thing will reduce confusion when I call
the guy up.

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* BTW -- if anyone knows of another RV repair shop in Bend that they can
recommend, I'd like to hear about it. Didn't get a real swell vibe off
these guys.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
Bend, OR
KG6RCR