Could the p.o.l. fitting be faulty if it does not seam to attach to a 20 lb. tank. Did anyone have this problem?
326310
Righty ain't always tighty... if I remember right, propane is a left-handed thread for the pipe. Try turning it to the left to install, rather than the right. If you're already doing that, I don't know?
326311
I had that problem too until I remembered it screws in the opposite direction from normal.
2233436
Our problem was with the "fit" of the tank where it seated/sealed with the suction system. The vacuum pump worked. I have found in the past that when a major component of a lower end vacuum cleaner goes bad that repair is as expensive as replacement. Our Bissell now works ok after some adjustment and I will modify my previous criticism. I hope this helps to avoid wasting time and money.
826088
Not one problem. Your tank was not installed properly and you should discontinue use until the tank is properly secured!
1191941
The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered under warranty. The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered... » Read More The LP5500 unit is designed for use with a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, but can be utilized with a larger tank. To ensure the unit will properly attach to your larger LP tank, we recommend contacting a local plumber, or the propane company that supplied the tank. Generac does not offer a kit or parts to attach to any other tank, but your local plumber should be able to ensure your connections are proper and meet your local code. The regulator inlet pressure from an LP tank should be between 30 and 100 psi. Please note that any damage to the unit due to utilizing a larger tank will not be covered under warranty. « Show Less
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One of the problems of the Flo-Tec is that there is only one output connection from the pump. From that connection one must "plumb" in water connections to the house plumbing, the tank input connection and usually a spigot for an inside hose connection (hose bib). Within this piping one needs to include a "tee" into which a pressure gauge can be inserted. The gauge is required to set the low pressure on adjustment and the higher pressure off adjustment for the pressure switch on the pump motor. Most of the piping I used coming out of the pump was galvanized 1/2" steel pipe and it resembled an octopus as it had to match up with existing copper pipe houseing. However it worked satisfactorily. What did bother me was the rather large size of the 1-1/4" output on the pump housing. Using a steel reducing bushing there required a lot of plastic-Teflon pipe thread sealing tape to halt the leaks caused by the rather loose fit at that joint.
1786234
Yes a standard 20lb tank will fit. It is designed for a 20lb tank with a nice cradle with thumb screw to secure it. The specs are wrong in the Amazon ad re: size of tank. I just set ours up - easy and a decent flame in daylight when I tested. We'll see how it looks tonight - 50 degrees in Chicago area.
1255990
I have one of these. When installing the tank its easy to pitch shut the supply hose coming from the tank. Simple fix is to rotate the tank so the hose doesnt pinch shut
2010596
Mine did not run at first. It had the circle with the triangle and the water drop indicator. According to the manual the means the tank is full on the tank is not positioned correctly. We are using the gravity drain, but I did notice that the Styrofoam block was in a position where is could not "float". I freed up the block by bending the plastic a little and replaced the tank. Voila.
156580
There was a leaked but my husband pushed the tank in harder and it hasn't leaked since.Make sure that the tank is all the way in. Push down on it but be gentle. A great buy saved me nearer $800
607841
No, I've never had any problems with my tank at all. you may have just got a defective one. you may need to get it replaced.
1868795
the size of the tank makes no difference. as for fittings, you may have to buy more to make it attach to your exzisting lines
235305
I connected to a 60 gal propane tank. Check the connector before u buy !! They sold me 2 60 gal tanks with the wrong connectors & i had to buy separately! They do, however work fine.
274397
Someone put this together for me and hooked it up so not sure. I would seriously advise you to ask one of the places that have LP gas, and they could advise you. As well, I think the book that comes with it maybe talks about fittings as well. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1055473
I had this issue when I got a 10 pound tank for my Soda stream. I ended up going to a welding supply. It only costs me 17 dollars to fill a 10 lb tank....
1906619
The fitting fits the 20# tank fine, the grill side is TOO short to connect to the fitting on the grill. Useless.
1815856
Remove the nut washerMake sure that your bottom bracket that hold your LP tank is installed the right way. (if it is wrong your tank will not sit level in the opening) and make sure that your magnet lock at the is secure.Hope this helps.r
1466298
I haven't had this problem. Tank stays in place and no leaks. Are you putting the bottom in first, then rotating the top of the tank back and then lifting the round lift/handle located on the front/top of the tank? The seals for the tank and soap are the two small round O-rings. Check to see if they are damaged. But if your tank isn't staying in place I suspect that you're not locking in in place properly. If you are and it still leaks contact the seller and exchange for a new one, but be sure to have them walk you through any troubleshooting before you exchange - just in case you're not locking the tank in place properly.