Stuck Check Valve on Propane Tank?

[sandrooney]

My tanks won't take any propane, the guy said the check valve must be stuck. Any ideas on how to unstick it?

[GTM41261]

You might try taking them to a propane supply that sells tanks. I believe they can change out the valves. Or just replace the tanks depending on how old they are.

[16ACE27]

You have multiple tanks in an Axis?

[lwmcguire]

I have used a brass drift and tapped it with a brass or dead blow hammer lightly

Of course that is something you shouldn't try if your not mechanically inclined and aware of the risk

[sandrooney]

Only 1 tank on the Axis. I think I will just take it the the propane company in town.
Thanks.

[lwmcguire]

Originally Posted by sandrooney

Only 1 tank on the Axis. I think I will just take it the the propane company in town.
Thanks.

Probably best

It is fairly common to have a valve stick in hot weather when the tank pressure is higher than during cool weather

Depends a lot on the available pump pressure of the fill equipment

I filled my own at the farm/ranch on equipment, cars, and tanks so dealt with stuck valves from time to time