How to Fix a Propane Tank Low or No Pressure

This advise was given to me and done by the local refilling station. Try disconnecting the tank for a couple mins. 1st. If that doesn't work, take the tank back to the refilling station and have it checked. It could also be a bad regulator.

[@somashaman]

My dog and I have been freezing for days. Spent the last of my cash on a tank swap and when I got home nothing I hooked the tank to would stay lit. Tried numerous official and unofficial "fixes" and got exactly nowhere. Watched this about an hour ago and now we are nice and toasty. We thank you greatly for passing this on kind sir.

[@popup1959]

I'm so glad this worked for you and your dog! I know what it's like to not have heat or electricity. Stay safe and warm my friend.

[@jeremymullins3241]

I had a problem with an exchange tank on my grill. So I hooked up my weed burner which uses the inner threads and it worked. Then I hooked it back up to the grill and it worked

[@tfoley7553]

DO NOT USE THE TANK SWAP OR EXCHANGE you are getting rip off! you are only getting 14 to 15.5 pounds of propane in that 20 pound tank! Find a place that will refill your tank Big R here in Colorado will do it but call a propane dealer and ask if they refill the smaller tanks. The going rate is over $20 with tax on and exchange tank I get a full 20 pounds for a litte over $15 with tax.

[@splibb]

@@tfoley7553 Ain't nobody got time for dat

[@renosmith9931]

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[@devinauen2813]

I have a torch for weed burning. Got a new tank and the torch wasn't working. You saved me from pulling weeds! It's 2024 amd your still helping people out. Thank you!

[@popup1959]

Excellent! Yeah, it still works. LOL! Thanks Devin!

[@michaelduanway5580]

I had a new propane tank that would not work . . . burners would not light. My local BBQ grill store said to burb the tank (essentially turning off all the burners and turn off the tank, then disconnect the regulator from the tank, wait 30 seconds and then reconnect the regulator) and still nothing. I even spoke with Viking and they said my 20 year old stainless steel grill needed a new regulator and manifold ($425 . . . .ouch!). Found your video and thought why not try your suggestion before shelling out money to Viking. Bleed the tank for about 2.5 minutes, tapped the regulator a couple of times just for good measure and the darn thing fired right up. I'm not saying I did not believe your video (you know their is so much stuff on the internet), but I was definitely pleasantly surprised. Great video and even better advise!

[@popup1959]

I'm familiar with the other methods. Glad it worked for you Michael. Sounds like it saved you a ton of money and time. Thanks for coming by and checking it out.

[@antred4597]

That hissing just sounds wrong and gives me major panic attacks. I did it away from my house and closer to my idiot neighbor’s place. Worked like a charm for both my propane tank and my panic attacks, but my neighbor is still an idiot.

[@chrispy3866]

Burp, not burb.

[@KayCaz]

Whoa this worked for me, I was about to go refill my propane tank even though the gauge says it’s half a tank. THANK YOU GENEROUS HOST!!! 😄

[@kevinwong7869]

So I too had this problem. I take my tank to Costco to refill. The attendant told me dirt builds up inside (??) and that I should just bang it on the ground or just get a new tank. After putting 3$ in (it was still mostly full) I took it home and had the same thing happen again. Thus, finding your video seems to have fixed the problem. Hopefully for good. I use mine in a fire pit and stand heater. No fun when they stop working on a cold morning or evening! Thank you!

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked for you Kevin. Thanks checking it out.

[@lencho2436]

First of all I want to say thank you. I had 2 tanks with the same issue. One was an exchange and the other over filled. (That one was solid as a rock) but my problem was in the regulator. Just wanted to share. Great grilling.

[@popup1959]

Thanks Lencho. Glad you got it figured out. Cheers.

[@kevinwaller5541]

Thank you! Was storing my tanks under the stairs and couldn't get any pressure....did this and works perfectly! Thank you!

[@popup1959]

👍🏻

[@spencerwaasdorp]

Worked for me! Just got a brand new tank and was baffled, reset the regulator and then bled the tank for 2 mins exactly! Thank you!!!

[@popup1959]

Great! Thanks for coming by.

[@homelesshomesteader]

Thanks! Have changed the tank, the fuel filter and the hose to my heater. Plan to try this next. Appreciate you uploading this.

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out Stella.

[@q-listq-tourarchives1185]

Dude! After watching 10 different KZbin videos telling me I should open the valve slowly I got nowhere. Then I watch your nice concise video and you got me up and running and apparently you got in a couple of hundred other people up and running also. Good going. I hope you sold your truck. My wife didn't care for the smell too much, so next time I guess I'll take the tank outside.

[@popup1959]

LMAO!! That'd probably be a good idea! Thanks for coming by bud.

[@williamvaughan1218]

😯

[@STEVEUPINNH1]

Wanted to thank you for this video as I too have been freezing in a trailer with a filled propane tank that wasn’t working… so thank you for your generosity in sharing this And helping people in today’s world where Good help And generosity to help another is hard to find, especially after it was so cruel and made us homeless during the entire covid 19 epidemic and the stress from that put my wife in the hospital Since Christmas day 2021… So Thank you and God bless

[@popup1959]

Man, I'm glad that worked for you Steven! I'm sorry to hear of the things you've gone through. Still a lot of good people, even in today's harsher environment. Thank you and hope things turn around for you and your family soon!

[@IostART]

I did ALL the regulator stuff that the naysayers were calling the "true" fix (unhook the regulator, let sit, hook back up to tank, SLOWLY open tank, blah blah...) and yes, that can be a fix if that's the issue. For me that didn't work this time around. Tried this move, as posted in the video (but only left it open for like 45 sec - 1 min.), and it worked immediately. Sadly I didn't find this until the next afternoon and had to cook a couple steaks on the cast iron, but at least I'll be good to go tonight! Thanks for the post!!

[@popup1959]

That's great! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@cecard4333]

Great! Thanks. It worked for me. I let it open for 2 minutes, opened it slowly after reconnecting and it went back to work. Guys who had been doing this for a long time where I refill didn’t know this trick.

[@popup1959]

Thanks, 1st I'd heard of it.

[@patblack2291]

Another overfilled tank problem is now solved today, thanks to you and your video!

[@popup1959]

Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment Pat.

[@MSNet1]

Crazy as it sounds, thanks, it worked.

[@popup1959]

LOL! Crazy!

[@BoS-pp3yk]

THANK YOU!!!!! This solved my propane gas logs problem and was going to try this, since this is exactly what the licensed refillers do at beginning of cooling season and later to refill faster ... they told me. The worse tanks were the 40# tall boys, the only ones having fuel sitting in them all hot, humid summer. Since the 30# summer empty ones filled & burned all fuel & the 40s did not empty fully (1/3 left by weight) guessed it was NOT regulator and even placed a heated gel pack on it when the 40# flamed out, so that trick rules reg. out. No electric, fires, etc. around, I only "purged" about 60 seconds "to get the humidity out" in this 16-27F weather. Presto chango it now works beautifully as in years past. Also ordered a couple of cheap heating pads whose specs. say they don't get too hot b/c am too cheap to buy $100 propane tank heating sleeves on Google. Again, THANK YOU for taking the time for posting ... and risking the slings & arrows of slope heads on social media, not grounded from any real research.

[@popup1959]

Seems it has helped save some cook outs. Others say it's crazy, as you may have seen by some of the comments. Glad it worked for you Bo. It worked for me as well. Just thought I'd pass it along. Thanks for your comment & understanding. Keep on cooking brother!

[@TVs_Wil_Herren]

Ive been having trouble with my propane grill for a little while now. Doesnt want to stay warm. Gets up about half way and thats all. Great vid!

[@popup1959]

If this doesn't change anything, replace the regulator. A universal regulator runs around 20 dollars. Thanks Wil.

[@Wolfpack91114]

2022 and people are still following this advise. Thanks brother!

[@reynoge]

Thanks for posting. Doing this solved my problem and saved me $20 because I was going to swap out a perfectly good tank.

[@popup1959]

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out.

[@jaredcurtis]

Thank you so much!! I had just put a pork loin and some beef jerky in the smoker when my 75% full tank did this to me 😩 Now everything is working properly 👍

[@Cyborg9799]

Thanks. I was driving myself crazy. Talked grill mfg into sending a new regulator. When that didn't work, came here. Worked.

[@popup1959]

Awesome! And you've got a spare regulator. LOL! Good to see you're back on the grill and thanks for coming by!

[@davidschinnerer5781]

This worked perfectly. Grill functioning great! Cheers!

[@popup1959]

Awesome! Cheers David!

[@candywarmuth6241]

Thank you, just had this happen and no one sugested this. Not even th RV specialists. Had no hot water for 4 days. You were vere thorough.

[@popup1959]

Awesome! I'm glad you got it working!

[@aleblanc3547]

My regulator was not stuck (I tried it on an extra bottle) and it worked fine. I tried a different regulator and hose on the "bad" bottle and still no luck. I found the screw you pointed out, opened it for less than 3 seconds and voila...it's working again. It saved me a trip to Walmart who I'm sure would have replaced my "bad" bottle. Thanks. The negative comments seem to be coming from people who are confusing a safety feature on the regulator and not a problem with the propane tank valve.

[@popup1959]

Thanks

[@Jabshier1980]

I had 1 tank that worked , and full tank that didn’t work I bled it off like you said and full tank now works . Thanks ! I even tested to make sure regulator wasn’t faulty I hooked up the old tank again and it worked but full tank didn’t which makes me believe the regulator isn’t faulty it’s the valve on the tank or the tank was over filled a little too much

[@onlocationwithscott]

Great tip...I have done this a couple times on my tank.

[@popup1959]

It works, thanks.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

I have this same issue with my RV tanks right after they are refilled. Thanks for the tip.

[@popup1959]

Got that tip from the guy at the refill station. My pleasure bud.

[@jeremymalmstead5336]

Well ill be damned! It worked!! Only took about 20 seconds and my pressure came right back. Thanks for saving my grillout man!

[@popup1959]

Hahaha! Happy grilling bud!

[@DailyVinyl]

Worked like a charm. Thank you for posting this solution 👍👍👍

[@popup1959]

That's great! Thanks!

[@jimmlinar296]

Thanks man just fixed a “new” refill for my pops it was so pressured I had to stick the screwdriver in and press that part in as well but it’s up and running and he’s happy he didn’t waste $20

[@popup1959]

Haha! Glad that worked for you guys. Thanks for coming by Jim.

[@hynstyle71]

Had this problem just lastnight 9/20/21. Caught some fish over the weekend and wanted to fry them up for dinner....pressure was low and usually I disconnect the hose and reconnect and it would work, but this time it didn't after several tries.Tried your method and it worked!!! Dinner was late but dinner was served👍

[@popup1959]

That's great, thanks for coming by!

[@sierrabcski]

Thank you so much for posting this! We had NO pressure on our tank after a teenager working at a gas station filled it. (I wish these kid would have received some sort of real training). We were unable to cook and the weather was quite cold. Fortunately I managed to find your video and the bleeding technique works very well. Am extremely grateful that you took the time to share your knowledge and post this! Thank you so much again!

[@popup1959]

That's great! Glad it worked for you. Thank you!

[@invincibearofficial]

It worked! thanks! Only took me about 5 seconds of bleeding.

[@popup1959]

That's great! Thanks for checking it out.

[@Gripps3434]

I was a non-believer, but this shit worked for me! 10 outta 10, would recommend! Got my fajitas going again

[@popup1959]

LOL! Awesome!

[@barrydonaghey882]

Great stuff! Had this issue today, saw you’re video, and. it’s good to go! I thought I needed to buy a new grill.

[@popup1959]

Awesome! Glad it worked for you.

[@LawnCareEvolution]

Never heard of that happening. Thanks for sharing.

[@popup1959]

My pleasure.

[@jscottupton]

I tried EVERYTHING to fix my propane cooker. Finally I replaced the regulator/valve and hose. Works perfectly.

[@walterbrzyski4767]

Thanks for the suggestion, however after researching more on KZbin, problem seems to be the regular on the line going to the grill, NOT THE TANK. You have to let the regulator(big silver thing on the fuel line) reset its safety, whereby it thinks there is a leak by flooding the line too quickly with propane. Anyhow, I found these titles helpful on youtube; Low Flow - the full story and How to reset your regulator. Key is whenever you open your tank.....do it very slowly so it feeds the fuel line without a pressure surge. ALSO, when shutting down the grill, shut off the burner knobs vs. shutting off the tank THEN the burner knobs. All this time I thought bleeding all the propane out of the line was the way to go, but it actually causes the problem. Knowledge is power.

[@popup1959]

Knowledge IS power. Thanks a million Walter for researching this matter. Unfortunately, this was the information given to me by the person filling the tank. Goes to show, don't always take advice from those who claim to know. He doesn't work there anymore.

[@freedomwoodgasandoffgridin8925]

I have no gas flow with the tank hooked up, or not. Going to try popup's pressure vent trick. If that doesn't work will return the tank for a new one. I know it is not the regulator.

[@freedomwoodgasandoffgridin8925]

Well just let the pressure off for 2.5 minutes. Still no gas. Stuck my screwdriver into the valve, actuated the valve, got lots of propane! This tank is going back!!!

[@natronwonk1029]

Thanks for the helpful advice . I duplicated your instructions but only bled the tank for 30 seconds. Tyvm

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked for you Nathan. Thanks for checking it out.

[@dannyn1585]

Amazing, thanks for sharing and happy grilling all!

[@ronlitz9055]

tx for taking the time. Like your truck too.

[@popup1959]

Thanks and for leaving a comment too.

[@coachbengiovanni2853]

I followed the 2 minute release instructions by POPUP, (I moved my tank away from the house/grill) and then reconnected it. I slowly turned the valve from open (I usually turn it quickly). Crossed my fingers and... First attempt I have a strong flame and it works perfect. I'll let you know if it changes. Thanks for the video, POPUP.

[@popup1959]

Thanks Coach.

[@franciscomatos6351]

Thank you, it was exactly the same problem I had. I opened the bleeding screw for two minutes and it worked perfectly.

[@PeachLifeProductions]

Very cool tip. And that truck is so awesome 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@popup1959]

Thanks! I've got a bunch of videos with the truck.

[@bayareasparky9180]

As Bill Rundell mentioned, when opening the valve on the tank, open it SLOWLY or else the regulator thinks that there's a gas leak and will slow the flow of gas.

[@jesusroque256]

I dont know how slow i tried 20 times

[@marcoacevedo6240]

Thanks for your video it help me a lot and fix my problem no matter what anybody says it help me a bunch ,

[@popup1959]

Thanks Marco. Seems I stirred things up a little with this one. It worked for me as well. Happy cooking!

[@jofape1]

Thank you. I did what you suggested and it worked. My thanks to you for your video.

[@AM_Mechanic]

Saved my bacon, very useful piece of information that works fantastic. thank you sir.

[@popup1959]

My pleasure. Glad it saved your bacon. :) Thank you.

[@metubenoggin07]

Nicely done. Thank you!

[@popup1959]

Thanks, glad it worked for you!

[@colleennisbet3727]

Thanks so much!! After watching a few KZbin videos this one was magic!! Problem SOLVED!

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out Colleen. Glad it worked for you!

[@Leon-Servant-of-Christ]

It did, it helped tremendously! Thanks again sir!

[@jeffsadowski]

Awesome thank you so much I was wondering what happened on mine. I'll check on this on mine.

[@heywoodyablowme9886]

It's about 8° wind chill out here in my tent in New Jersey glad I saw this video thought I was going to turn into a popsicle today!

[@popup1959]

LOL! Glad you got it fixed! It's 8 degrees here right now too. I'm in Vermont. Stay warm!

[@szakbak]

thank you for the video.works great now.i will have to remember to carry a screw driver on my next campout

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out. Might be a good idea.

[@tedlonge8322]

Can you empty a tank this way if your valve is broken. ? And want to use the tank for somthing.

[@rightyouareken7587]

I had this problem and I swapped out the pressure regulator on the bbq and it worked perfect

[@popup1959]

That's great. Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment.

[@techcox]

Procedure Worked Great

[@blong1995]

Worked great! Thanks man!

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked!

[@rodehardputupwet]

This worked for me, too, Thank you.

[@feronkhan1468]

Thank you very much, that worked for me.

[@popup1959]

Awesome. Thanks for the visit.

[@garry6047]

I have the exact same grill and propain tank. I followed these instructions and guess what. It worked! Yer a backyard bbq hero. Thank you for sharing.

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked out for you. Thanks.

[@boydlittou9446]

I get my tanks filled at the one and only place in town. Seems every time I go to get them filled it's a new person doing it. Makes me nervous. This last time a girl over filled one tank and the regulator kept freezing up. I had to loosen the bleeder screw until liquid stopped coming out to finally get it to work. They rely to much on the over fill valve inside the tank . When they are turning on a pump and forcing propane in the tank it looks to me like they could still force extra propane in the tank.

[@mathteacher2651]

Thank you very much - exactly my problem.

[@popup1959]

My pleasure. Glad it worked.

[@MiguelLopez-um4cj]

Add me to the club. I watched the video and skeptically thought, "Alright, let's try this and see how it goes.". Ha Ha! Worked perfectly. Thanks for the advice!

[@popup1959]

Thanks for coming by. I'm glad it worked for you!

[@tcblackg35]

Works like a charm, thank you

[@75chuchi]

Thank you! You save my party!

[@popup1959]

Awesome! Ye-Haw!

[@itsbake87]

Man that was dope bro, Love the tips man. Keep up the great work.

[@popup1959]

Thanks bro!

[@atrocious79]

This works Thanks a lot for making this video I've been stuck without power for over a week due to an ice storm and one of my tanks would not work was running down to that last tank watch this video and now I'm warm and watching Netflix Thanks again

[@popup1959]

I'm glad that worked for you! Thanks for leaving a comment and I hope everything goes better. We've got freezing rain on the way for tomorrow night into Thursday morning. Stay safe.

[@jojose002]

It worked for me thanks man!

[@popup1959]

Awesome, thanks for coming by man!

[@RasheedahNizam]

Great video! I have a different problem: my tank is bent on that semi circle that surrounds the knob. Is there a way for me to get it back into shape?

[@popup1959]

Trade tanks at the refill station.

[@joesousa9938]

I so dont know how this would help..I would bring up the pressure up with a compresser, they are at 160 psi normaly.

[@popup1959]

I've heard another comment like that. Thanks for coming by and leaving a comment.

[@PiMotoTours]

This saved the party 100 miles from any store, Thanks Bro!.

[@popup1959]

That's awesome!

[@edardonn2053]

Thanks for the video sir...Can you tell me howmuch is a minitruck like that one on this video and where is the best place to buy it...thanks in advance.

[@popup1959]

I bought mine used for 5400. They put a 2 inch lift & over sized ATV tires & rims on it for me. Then it was shipped to me in Vermont from Fremont Ohio. After all that, it ended up around 7500. The dealer I got mine from, Frremont Mini Trucks has gone out of business I believe. There's another place I trust. Don't have the name right here but should you decide that you're interested, I'll find that info for you. I've got quite a few videos on this channel with that Mini Truck. Check them out if you'd like.

[@phil_8367]

This worked!!!!! Thank you buddy!!!!!

[@popup1959]

That's great! Thanks for coming by bud!

[@edog1955]

Is it OK to smoke a cigarette while watching this video? But seriously....thanks for this. I tried slamming the tank down [hardware store tip], the "unscrew the regulator" routine [like lostART tried]....but THIS did the trick! I have a horizontal tank in my truck camper. WooHoo! Ready to go winter camping! Thanks again!

[@popup1959]

LOL! Glad it worked. Best to ya on the winter camping! Thanks!

[@peterhaller8976]

You sound like you're from Maine. My parents are in Georgetown, you sound like the locals. Thanks for the info

[@popup1959]

Ya, I get that often. I'm in northeastern Vermont. Thanks for coming by Peter.

[@keithwillliams9509]

When I tried this I have steam coming out. Is that a problem or natural? Did not see steam coming from yours

[@popup1959]

Not the problem. You're at the propane supply & gas is not the problem. Sometimes you can hit the regulator & it will go back in place. If that doesn't work, sounds like you're in need of a new regulator. I picked one up for around 20.00. They are easy to replace & should solve the problem.

[@austinroberson8]

Nice tip! Thanks man!

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@maggienielson9772]

I can’t turn the valve, the tank is only 1 year old. I haven’t used it for over 6 months. It isn’t completely closed, would built up pressure be the problem?

[@popup1959]

Try using a rag on the valve to get a better grip. Use both hands if you have to. Some connectors turn to the right to loosen. Perhaps that's the problem.

[@dfrazier1]

Could it have needed to be purged?

[@massachusettsprepper]

This is definitely a nice piece of information to know. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@popup1959]

I had it ruin my cookout one day so I figured maybe it would save someone. You bet bro!

[@AnnCrumsMiniHomesteadNews]

Good to know. tfs!

[@copedennis1]

I bought one of those gauges with a needle that reads green full. Yellow low and empty. Red. But even when I know tank is empty the gauge shows still full. So I released air until gushed showed low propane. When I go have it filled will it still work?

[@popup1959]

If it's good it will.

[@marcomarotta8014]

Thank you so much , it worked perfectly !

[@popup1959]

Awesome! Thanks for coming by!

[@eddiecorcoran6670]

Great video. Thanks so much.

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@KevinSmith-qp4ou]

Worked great thanks for the tip

[@popup1959]

Thanks for coming by Kevin.

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you it work like a charm by propane works again :-)

[@popup1959]

Thanks for coming by. :)

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Awesome tip great information ! Thanks Pat!

[@popup1959]

Your welcome Annie!

[@jshawn209]

Thanks for the video. Works!!👍😎

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@miguelmartinez7001]

Great video bro

[@popup1959]

Thanks

[@6oclocknewsat8]

are you celebrating by having a cookout there Pat? LOL nice blog by the way.

[@popup1959]

You know it Brian! Thanks!!

[@6oclocknewsat8]

Lol you're welcome:)

[@arthurrodriguez3028]

So i tried this right now and could see the gas coming out. It was the stuff that can give you frost bit because my screw driver got frozen. Is this normal and should i be seeing this gas coming out?? Thanks for your help!!

[@popup1959]

Yes, it's cold. Try bleeding for 30 seconds and tighten back up. Hit that regulator like I show in the video a couple times. Hitch it back up. Slowly turn on the valve and try to relight your grill.

[@TheRealCoolDavis]

This worked great for me thank you

[@popup1959]

Thanks for the visit

[@yssweet]

Your video so nice, from Indonesian 👍🏻

[@popup1959]

Thank you! Nice to meet you and welcome.

[@freefalling_bh1907]

It works! THANK YOU!

[@popup1959]

Glad it worked! Thanks for coming by!

[@sheldongoff138]

Worked great!! Thanks

[@popup1959]

Great! Thanks for checking it out.

[@poebuilt]

Thanks! Works great!!

[@popup1959]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@ogcryptodaniel]

Thanks for the video but turns out the opd valve or plunger wasn't engaged well enough when hand screwing the grill connections to the propane tank so a quarter turn with pliers did the trick.

[@3dgaming900]

I have a tank that doesn't seem to want to work too. Bad when it just cuts out when you are counting on it to work.

[@popup1959]

Sure is. This has worked for me twice and saved the day.

[@ttc3004]

worked like a charm u rule :)

[@popup1959]

:) Thanks tamara. Just passing it along cause it worked for me and saved the cookout.