The remote monitor device for my propane tank has gotten broken - probably because I had some 1 gallon containers stowed there.
As best I can tell, there is the gauge itself and then there is a disk which sits on top of the dial and sends a measurement of how far it has rotated to the Audit computer for display.
As you can see from the pictures, the front disk has separated from the dial itself.
I assume that I need to go to a propane dealer to get the remote dial and sender replaced and while doing so will lose the propane in the tank.
I am not particularly pleased with that route.
Can FOT make this repair?
Can I make this repair?
p.s.
I find what looks like a replacement part
Amazon.com: Manchester Tank G12846 LP Gas Tanks 90 Degree Remote OHM Sender:... (http://www.amazon.com/Manchester-Tank-G12846-Degree-Remote/dp/B003D3WPGS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)
but does the tank have to be empty?
Elliott,
That is a DIY job. Unless they have changed the way the gage is mounted you should be able to loosen the 2 smaller Philips head screws and remove them, the gage should fall out in your hand. If not lift it out with an instrument screwdriver. Underneath there will be a brass button that is held in place with the 4 big screws. DO NOT FITTLE WITH THE 4 OUTER SCREWS. as this holds the propane in the tank.
I don't think that is the right replacement gage as yours appears to have mounting wings that the 2 small Philips screws go through.
Pamela & Mike
No offense, but that tank has seen better days. On some coaches, you want the tank drained, which means driving out to the boonies to drain it, which takes a while. Fire regs prohibit most outlets from working on propane shut-offs & senders unless the tank is drained. See a pro, or two.
You can probably get the sender from a rv dealer and the 2 small screws are what hold it in and you will not loose any propane
I don't know if mine is similar but if you loosen the two little phillips screws just a bit you can change the tank reading and the dash gauge reading by rotating the dial.
Best thing to do, once you have replaced the parts, is to do a fill at a propane dealer, and then calibrate your gage to read 3/4 full or whichever is your maximum
That is a replaceable gauge,,, go see your local propane distributor that does forklifts & motor fuel..... easy squeezy DIY replacement.....