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Old 12-18-2010, 03:43 PM   #6
golf_bears
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Just a thought,

When we had the problem, we were in IL in the low tens temperature wise.

Couldn't get the turned on tank below 1/3 full. I suspect the low temps reduced the pressure inside the tanks and therefore could not get through the regulator. I think that is why the furnace sputtered. When I looked at the gauge it indicated the cylinder was empty but the frost line on the tank was at about 1/3 full. Indicative of insufficient pressure to pop the valves.

When I switched over to the full tank the furnace ran as it should.

We’re pulled over for the night now at the Quapaw Casino in Miami, OK. We’ll see how things work tonight. It’s warmer here so should not see the low tens. Furnace is working right now, keep your fingers crossed.

I’ll report in the morning if we don’t get frozen out!!!

What do you guys think?
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