However, trying to fix the leak yourself may do more harm than good. This is especially true on older tanks where the screws may be easily sheared off if over-tightened. The best thing to do is call your propane company and let them know that you've found a leak and they'll make arrangements to take care of it. Again, small leaks like those pictured here are not cause for alarm so don't worry about the amount of gas coming out of the tank or the amount of gas you're losing.
It's not all that much and leaks of this size are easily fixed by tightening a fitting or connection. Unfortunately, this is not a rare occurrence. Remember to always transport small propane cylinders upright and secure them in a way to avoid any tipping during transport. Our highest hope is that there will be no more serious injuries and deaths as a result of LP gas explosions and fires. A fire origin and cause investigation will commence almost immediately following a gas explosion and fire to answer:.
Burn injury attorney and author, Steve Weston. Those injured in propane gas explosions should seek expert legal counsel as quickly after their accident as possible. Experienced burn accident attorneys will have access to expertly trained fire origin and cause experts who will work diligently on your behalf to answer the previous questions. You need a team that will respond quickly in order to help ensure the collection and preservation of physical evidence following the fire.
The physical evidence will help establish fault or negligence on the part of the LP gas company or another entity. It is important to note that most attorneys do not have the required experience in handling these very complex legal claims.
Use either special leak detector solution or, in a pinch, use thick soapy water. Apply this solution to the connections between the cylinder valve and the regulator outlet. If bubbles appear at these connection points, close the cylinder valve, tighten the connection, and repeat the process.
If bubbles continue to appear, call AmeriGas immediately so we can help. Although propane is stored in your tank as a liquid, it releases from your tank as a colorless gas. If you are continually having an issue with keeping your pilot light on your gas-powered appliances lit, there may be something bigger happening. Luckily, your furnace heater and your water heater are equipped with safety features. These features are working properly if you cannot keep your pilot light on as they are in place to alert you to a problem.
An important note: When your pilot light goes out on your furnace or water heater, propane is NOT flowing and there may be no leak. The safety mechanisms in place with these appliances close the valves and flow of fuel. Your stove is a different story. Your pilot light on your stove may go out and propane could still be flowing. However, it will not immediately permeate your home without turning the knob on your stove and engaging the electrical ignition. If you do attempt to turn on your stove and there is no flame, this could be a sign of a potential leak.
Contact your local Delta Liquid Energy office to schedule a service call. A certified technician will come to your home and address any potential problems. A second way to visually see any potential leaks is with the soapy water test.
If you suspect a leak, create a soap and water solution in a spray bottle then spray a direct stream onto the hose connections to your tank. Another important note: Many soaps contain ammonia, and this is not good to use when conducting your leak test! Instead, invest in a glycerin-based soap. Fittings on propane tanks and connections are made of brass and ammonia will add stress to brass. This will then cause the fittings to erode or crack over time.
Your best bet is to contact your local DLE office and have a leak test performed by a professional.
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