Date:         Wed, 4 Sep 2002 15:00:37 -0600
Reply-To:     Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
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From:         Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
Subject:      Disposable (?) propane cylinders
Comments: To: syncro <syncro@yahoogroups.com>
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Hi all,
I use the Coleman Powercat in my westy (RVC) as well as a weber grill.  Both
use the disposable propane cylinders.

Once upon a time, I met a fellow who had been refilling the same set of
these for about 10 years, with no issues.  I am aware of the stiff federal
penalties for "transporting if refilled", but am wondering if there's really
a good reason for this, or if the gov't/Coleman is just pulling a CYA for
the occasional idiot who overfills and blows himself/herself up?

If this isn't a completely asinine thing to do, can anyone tell me:
1--what fittings, etc. would be needed to use a 5 or so lb. tank to refill
from
2--how to know when the cylinders are full

Thanks in advance,
bmc  :)

"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."