This is the second time this has happened and I am truly stumped. I use propane with an oxy concentrator. This morning my gas measured at 400 psi at the tank. My pressure to the torch was 5. ( I have a Betta torch). I have been using this tank for about 60 days and the gas has been usuage has been gradual.
A few moments ago the flame went out and in checking the tank the needle is at 0. Of course the needle gauge to the torch was also back down to zero.
From 400 to 0 in 3 hours?
Do these things operate like a car gas gauge?
It goes slow and then whammoo!
This is a brand new tank, I am the only person who has used it. This a brand new propane regulator . The first one I had(6 months ago) had the same thing happen but the needle on the gauge from the tank to the torch went way over to the other side and stuck. Generations figured it was broken and replaced it.
Could the hoses have a leak that I am unaware of? I got the whole set-up only six months ago and this is only my second tank of propane. The hoses are regulation grade from Generations. The propane is stationed outside and the hoses go up and out the wall.
I bled my torches last night but I didn't fiddle with the brass handle on the tank. The flame died down in very short order and went out. I then checked to make sure my tank valve are in the off position .
I turn the torch on as slowly as I can and release/open the gas as slowly as I can when firing up.
I am so frustrated and completely ignorant on this. I have no idea what to do . ...
Who do I call? What am I doing wrong??
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Anne