Date:         Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:22:34 EDT
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From:         Robert Keezer <WarmerWagen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: How much propane in the tank?
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Donna Stewart wrote-<<Speaking of propane.>>

Take the bus to a local propane shop for an inspection. If you can't do that,

It's fairly easy to see if there are leaks. I can usually smell them. But,
the official way is to use a spray bottle with soapy water.

If the tank has gas, you first open the valve, counter clockwise to open, and
spray the valve are with the sloution. if you don't see bubbles coming from
where the threaded connections and knob shaft area, then as many other hose
connections you can find, with the soapy solution again used to look for
bubbles.

 Also, if the hoses are cracked, cut, melted or such, then they should be
replaced.

Whenever a new connection is used, Teflon plumber's or yellow gas tape should
be wrapped on the threaded side of the connector before assembling.

Also, if the old system is a worry to you, a propane leak detector
(expensive) can be used to warn you at very low levels of leakage before it's
dangerous. Propane is heavier than air.

 So, it will seek the lowest area-not sleeping on the floor is a good idea.
The alarm should also be place low in the cabin.

And, if your van doesn't have one, please get an A-B-C rated fire
extinguisher.  The engine is prone to fires.

Robert
1982 Westfalia



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