Date:         Thu, 18 Jan 2001 19:20:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Leaf <chemistre@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Leaf <chemistre@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Sound Insulation pregress report & question
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Hello all,

Well, I managed to remove most of the interior of the
westy in the last couple of days (boy is it vile under
there).  I got out everything except for the
fridge/sink/stove cabinet (pending question).  A note
for westy owners, there is insulation in the wall
(however minimal), but no moisture seal.  If
condensation builds up inside, you're going to get
water absorbed by the insulation which could lead to
rust from the inside out.  This is more work than I
suspect, so far, but it'll be so worth it when I'm
done.  Just cleaning under the furniture and back seat
has made it worth my time.

So here's the problem.  Apparently, my propane tank
off valve doesn't function.  I turn it off, and the
gas stays on.  Yes, I wait to see if the gas in the
lines burns out, but I had the stove going on both
burners for 6 hours today (with the valve in the off
position) and it's still going.  Questions:

1) How much gas (in hours) does the tank hold.  I need
to empty it before I can undo the lines to remove the
final cabinet.

2) Is replacing the valve a do-it-yourself, or do I
need to take it to a propane place?

3)  Has anyone ever put in a gauge of some sort to let
you know how much propane you have left?  Is this a
feasible project? (that was two questions)

4) Is there a quicker way to empty the tank without
having to burn all the gas off via stove?

Thanks all.  More progress reports to come...

leaf~

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