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filling your LP tractor from home questions.

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jmducks1

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I live in Wisconsin and it is getting costly and very inconvenient on getting lp in my tractors. Can I do this with a 500 gallon lp tank from my home? What do I all need? Is there a temperature that is ideal to fill or any tricks? What percent will it fill too?
 
Investigate and let us know what you learn. I've had LP tractors for years. My dad ran a little LP business so we had our own tank, pump and hose. We lived in the country and I'm sure that the pump and hose were not legal and probably not up to safety standards. These days I'm lucky enough to get favorable treatment from a local supplier. I once looked into filling my own stuff and was told that I would basically need to construct a "filling facility" much like you see at gas stations. Everything legal and safe - and expensive!
 
I fill tanks at work for our forklift and the ocasional home outdoor grill. We have a hose with ball type shutoff that is plumbed into the tank. Warm weather always helps and sunny days in winter are best. When the bleed-off starts to spit then its time to start closing things off. Overfilling will pop-off the pressure relief and especialy tanks filled then placed in warm areas.
 
Filled my tractor last Friday. Your tank must be equipped with a "wet leg" which is a valve that is plumbed into the liquid at the bottom of the tank, otherwise you can't get liquid into your tractor tank. It is a simple system in that you lower the vapor pressure in the tank being filled (bleeder valve) and the liquid will flow replacing the vapor you bleed off. You don't need a pump. Been filling tractors with LP since the 50's. I can send you some pics of my tank set-up if it will help.
 
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