Fixing a Propane Tank That Won't Release Any Propane

I have trouble with this 20 pound propane tank. The Overfill Protection Device (OPD) has a check valve and to much pressure in the tank won't allow it to open. I drain off some of the gases in the tank. Usually 2 - 2.5 minutes is all that is needed of draining propane to get the tank working again. If you do this please make sure there is a nice wind. Propane is heavier than air and will settle in low spots and be a potential explosive hazard. Do not do this indoors or around an open flame of any sort. If you are not comfortable with trying this take it to a professional.

If this doesn't fix your problem you may have a bad regulator.

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[BigelowWoodcraft]

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I’m 63 and experienced an overfilled tank for the first time this year. This video saved my b-tt. Worked perfectly. I told my other old buddies and they never knew about it either.

[jonbottoms]

I’m not Hank Hill so I never knew it was there. Learn something new every day. Thanks for sharing sir.

[brianwhite]

I just bought a refill today. It would not dispense. I went through a few beers watching videos and this is the only that was precise and not someone wanting to hear themselves talk. I was reluctant to loose that propane but it worked!!! Great video. I never knew this

[nanrus]

Thanks! Had 3 tanks that did this while I was running generator after Hurricane. Didn't know what to do and never heard of this! You saved me a bunch of money. Subscribed.

[maelox]

My man, you have saved me a 1 hour trip to Lowe's! Thanks 👍 1+ sub here 🤙😎

[TJQL]

It worked! I took my empty for a refill to an independant re-filler as it's about half the price of an exchange at a bog box store. I went to use the cylinder and no gas came out. I've Never experienced that before. I searched the net, found your video, tried it and it worked! I had no idea you could do this. I only bled it about 30 seconds. I guess the re-filler over filled it. You taught me a valuable lesson and saved me a big hassle. Thank you!

[CDstastny]

Best DIY video for propane tanks I’ve seen!!! 😊

[jadamsjr_]

Thanks for the demonstrations. The other videos said bleed for only 15 seconds. Glad to know it may take longer! Great video!!

[lbhamlo]

Perfect video, got to the point and didn't yap my head off with a bunch of useless crap.

[brucedale]

Just tried this. Worked like a charm! Thank you! I try to not let a day go by without learning something. Got that done ✅ before noon today.

[SCapito-bp]

Thank you very much...I saw a vid that said bleed for 10-15 secs, tried a few times, didn't work, so searched for other vids, found yours, n I thought, ah, bleed longer, 2-3 1/2 mins or longer even, so I did, bled, that long a few times, afterward tried turning on camp stove, nothing, then took off hose from tank, bled for abt 3 mins, afterward tried lighting camp stove again, at first nothing, then tried lighting again, BOOM, not explosion...boom! camp stove lit...hooray! You help people, so kind....

[CrankSomeFrank]

Thank you !

This was my issue with a full/exchanged tank.
Bleeding the tank for two minutes got me up and running.

[ChrisCurcura-herp]

July 4th and I had this happen and your solution WORKED!!! Thank you for posting- you saved my bacon when it comes to grilling and entertaining outside on a major holiday! Thank

[davidfmyers]

Over here in the aftermath of hurricane beryl and still without power. My last 2 propane tanks for my generator have no flow. This worked first try on the first tank, will try on the 2nd too. If it doesn't work I may try putting a bit of oil on the valve stem as others had mentioned. Thanks brother, you saved my bacon.

[megadawg]

I couldn't get the propane to flow to my little buddy heater. This fixed it with a 2.5 minute bleed. Thank you.

[markday]

Wow, thanks! I've got two propane tanks from one of the propane exchange places that wouldn't release propane. I had tried leaving the valve open for quite a while after connecting the regulator, but no joy. A one minute release was sufficient for the first tank I tried.

[johndiego]

so many videos explaining Basics 101, that every proper man should know. Your video, got right to the fix. I have an older but what once was top of the line Weber propane grill & last couple years been having this very issue. I've fixed by buying new regulator valve but this season, even that didn't work. Your bleeder valve hack worked a treat...thx pal. Happy trails

[RRomeo]

Stg. Best video. Straight to the point. Ty sir. Best demonstration ever. No cap.

[busarider]

Thanks for the handy tip. I had a tank that wouldn't release any gas, so I set it off to the side not knowing what to do about it. The people at the place where I get the tank re-filled told me that it still had plenty of gas in it (which I already knew) but that it had an air-lock and there was nothing they could do, so they just gave the tank back to me. I just went outside and tried your trick. Worked. Thanks!