sophie03
Florence Alabama
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I have a 1989 Layton Celebrity. Its in great condition but I'm concerned that I have the original regulator and dial. I have a silver knob with an arrow on it at the regulator. I recently took a tank off to be refilled and noticed gas coming out of the detached pigtail. I looked at the arrow and it was pointing toward the full tank. I turned it back and forth but the gas continued to run out of the detached pigtail. Is the switch bad or is the regulator bad or both. How do I run on one tank or can I? Boondocking 90% of the time. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Fliposo
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Since the unit is 20 years old, I'd be suspect of bad valve. I'd contact a LP shop about a complete preassure test of system, and replacement of valve, regulator and rubber hoses.
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smkettner
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I also suggest replacement of all the old stuff with new.
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sophie03
Florence Alabama
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Thanks , Thats what I thought. A lot of people assured me I could do it myself but I'm a little scared of this gas thing.
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skipnchar
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Replacing the entire 2 stage regulator with auto switching will run only about $50.00 and is an easy fix. Really not worth repairing a single part like the valve. IN the mean time you can run a single tank by just turning on only one valve at a time.
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JJBIRISH
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Is the LP really leaking out or do you just can smell it??? The smell is strong and when standing right there the odor will come out of the disconnected hose…
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sophie03
Florence Alabama
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With one bottle hooked up, I opened it and I felt the pressure coming out on the disconected hose.
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JJBIRISH
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Then it time to replace the regulator … about $35 for a new one and they are easy to change…
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