How To Repair And Fix Damaged Regulator Valve Of 45kg POL Propane Tanks

NOTE: The 45kg POL Propane Cylinder is  also called the 50kg by Nigerians. This majorly used for local LPG reseller shops.

Most LPG cylinder bottle comes with the patio regulator knob that releases the gas with a simple gear mechanism. The regulator works as a chamber room where it gets released. Now, there is only one way for the gas to flow through the pipe and it reaches your kitchen appliance. Example of these type of cylinder bottles are the Calor-gas and Flogas POL propane cylinder containers, which mostly come in 45kg size. The regulator, which is also the valve on the cylinder bottle, allows the gas to pass through the regulator with the help of a hose piping, to the appliance being fuelled.

However, faults can occur from defective tubing, one that connects the cylinder outlet to your appliance through piping (rubber hose). The control knob is operated by simple gear method, but in a period of time, the teething of the gear can get spoilt due to continuous friction, usage and mostly rust, including continuous expose to moisture. 

Regulator on the POL propane gas cylinders have no fixed repairs. They are built in a way that once it get spoilt or damaged, that's the end. So, you will need to order and install a new cylinder bottle as they cannot be repaired.

POL propane gas cylinder regulator also have no fixed life span. Sometimes they continue to give good service, can served for thirty years before it develop some mechanical trouble such as getting stock while turning on and off. The regulator gear inside the neck valve per release of gas GET spoilt or stuck. Fortunately, there are prevention precautions you can follow that will make your POL propane cylinder bottles last longer with time:

1. Make sure that your POL propane cylinder bottles are always kept in vertical position at plain level at a well aired place.

2. When the cylinder bottles are used outdoors, it should be positioned or protected against direct penetration by any tickling water.

3. For a permanent use outside the house, install your POL propane gas cylinder bottles in a position protected from the whether, paying great attention to the position of the vent hole.

4. Until the time of installation, your POL propane cylinder bottles must be stored in a clean, dry location protected from weather, atmospheric agents and direct sunlight. It must not be knocked on dented in any way.

5. Before installation, inspect a new POL propane cylinder bottles for damage and dirt. Damaged products must not be installed.

6. To prevent the POL propane cylinder regulator from getting stuck or rust, always apply grease on it for continuous fricition.

Safety precautions must be followed whenever you are handling LPG gas. In the event of any faults being found, close the knob on your POL propane cylinder bottles and immediately contact your gas supplier. Do not turn on or attempt to fix the faults yourself. Also note, it is best you order your patio cylinder bottles from authorized distributors only. It must be of approved quality with the ISI/BIS mark. Check the cylinders have been delivered with the company seal and safety cap intact.