Date:         Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:16:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Propane tank conversion..
Comments: To: Chris Sullivan <feedle@FEEDLE.NET>
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Sigh...

The tank on your Westy is an ASTM tank, not a DOT tank.  As such it
uses a completely different set of regulations than your barbeque tank.
Additionally, there are no OPD devices manufactured for horizontal
tanks.  If a retailer refuses to fill it, find a retailer who knows the
rules. (Or go to the wholesaler.)

<http://www.nfpa.org/Research/NFPAFactSheets/
Propane_cylinder_Overfilling_P/propane_cylinder_overfilling_p.asp>

Last bullet:  # The 2001 edition of NFPA 58 modified requirements to
exempt horizontal cylinders manufactured before October 1, 1998, from
requiring OPDs.

Jim


On Friday, Apr 16, 2004, at 15:51 US/Pacific, Chris Sullivan wrote:

>
> 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.