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scintilist t1_j75g5pc wrote

Reply to comment by l0ngtrail in Propane heater not working? by l0ngtrail

Eh, as long as its only a little it couldn't burn, but you should probably replace the regulator soon. They only leak when they wear out, but keep regulating for a long time after so people often don't bother.

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cattledogodin t1_j75fh45 wrote

Liquid propane in your tank needs heat to vaporize. Basically your tank cools off as your furnace runs. Even if it is -20 ambient, it’s possible that the liquid in the tank is much colder, closer to the boiling point of -44. It’s very possible to have insufficient gas pressure with a -20 ambient temperature.

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scintilist t1_j75f58a wrote

Reply to comment by l0ngtrail in Propane heater not working? by l0ngtrail

I wouldn't, if the thermostats are calling for heat, it will keep the circulation going. Unless you are certain you have enough antifreeze in the system, there is a chance stopping the circulation could lead to a burst pipe in a cold spot.

The first place to be affected by the cold would be the tank regulator if it is outside. If you can stand it, it might be worth trying to warm it up with a hairdryer, as long as you don't smell any leaking.

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rainbow_goblin345 t1_j758wxv wrote

My teen, who won't take off their winter coat inside all season because they're too sensitive to the cold, is ticked at me for not letting them walk to the corner store at sunset. I kinda want to shove them outside for half an hour tomorrow to prove my point.

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TheCloudBoy OP t1_j758ubp wrote

No, though I know for a fact he lurks here often so he'll probably chime in on your assessment about being awful. We're all pretty tight in the weather community and if there's one thing Eric isn't, it's a wacky conspiracy theorist.

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