Thread: Losing Propane
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Old 2018-02-17, 2:01pm
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I'm using quick connects on my hoses to connect to my torch and have standard flashbacks on the regs. For finding leaks I will open the tanks and turn on the regs with everything hooked up ready to work. then I close the tanks down and watch the regs to see if they are dropping. If one is then I will disconnect the torch with the quick connect, no worries they have check valves, and watch to see if the reg is still dropping. Hopefully it is as I would rather replace the hose, quick connects, or regulators than torch valves.
I have Y splitters on my hose lines to run my main torch and the hand torch with quick connects on the splitters. This is my second stage to check. I'll open the tank and close it again to fill the next section for checking. Soapy water in a spray bottle is best for checking.
Make sure to check around all the connections on the regs also.
Good luck.
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