On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 00:00:07 -0400, Automatic digest processor wrote: >Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:51:31 -0700 >From: Chris Sullivan <feedle@FEEDLE.NET> >Subject: Propane tank conversion.. > >Hey all. After the wonderfully helpful replies I got on my grey water >question (in case anybody cares, I rigged up a folding 5 gallon water >bottle, and it works great), I have a general question for the group. > >I'm assuming after being refused service at two different propane >places, that there is no overfill valve on the old Westy's propane >tank. After taking a glance at GoWesty, I noticed that they sell a >new, shiny tank (with an auto-shutoff) for around $300. Given that the >tank I have looks.. well, kinda nasty it's probably time for a >replacement. > >Has anybody purchased this, and how easy is it to install? I'm not >afraid of plumbing and turning a screwdriver, but if it is more >complicated than bolting it into place and mating up the gas >connections, I'd be curious. Also, I'd be curious what pitfalls / >problems people have had getting this new tank installed. > >Any other pointers or comments would be great. > >-Chris >81 Westy Hello Chris; I had the propane tank on my '80 westy replaced last year when the turn off valve wouldn't (turn off that is). The tank was old enough that they wouldn't repair it, it needed replacing. The big issue for them was that needed keep it overnight to burn off all the residual propane. After that it was standard gas plumbing work - s0 - if you are going to do it yourself, make sure you burn off the contents first. I believe that they just used a bunsen burner type device. Good luck. Seth '80 westy Galleons Lap Photography glphoto@attglobal.net Tel: (604) 298-0186 |
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