What Do I Do If My Gas Growler Won't Fill?Updated 2 days ago

Filling a Gas Growler works the same way as filling larger tanks. But now and then, an issue comes up. Here are the most common ones and how to fix them.

1. The valve won't let propane in (OPD trip)

Every modern propane tank has a safety part called an OPD. If a tank fills too fast, the propane can splash inside and "trick" the OPD into closing early, like the tank is already full. To prevent this, ask the filler to connect the hose with the tank valve closed, turn on the propane flow, then slowly open the tank valve just a crack. Filling slowly helps a lot.

2. The valve is stuck closed

Sometimes the OPD gets stuck. This is usually easy to fix: lift the tank a couple of inches off the ground and set it down firmly 2 or 3 times.

3. The bleeder screw isn't open

There's a small screw on the side of the valve called a bleeder screw. It needs to be open for the tank to fill. Most fillers know this, but it's worth double-checking.

4. The filling station isn't used to small tanks

Many propane fillers mostly work with large tanks. Their scale may not be set up for a small tank like the Gas Growler, which can cause the flow to stop too soon or not start at all. Before filling, you can ask the station if they have experience with small tanks.

5. The tank wasn't purged properly

All of our tanks leave the factory already purged. On rare occasions, a tank may leave improperly purged. Most local propane dealers can purge a tank for you. If you have to pay for this, let us know, and we'll cover the cost.