Date:         Sun, 6 Mar 2005 09:52:42 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Filling from a 40-lb propane tank...
Comments: To: Denmiester <jolliffe@MGL.CA>
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On 3/6/05 7:28, "Denmiester" <jolliffe@MGL.CA> wrote:

> In late on this one, but have a good input for filling the 16 oz bottles...
> 
> A company in Beaverton MI called K-M products sells a product called
> "MacCoupler"..it's distributed in the US by Cabellas(SP?) likely others
> too...as cat #2063-1
> 
> "Refills small cylinders in 1 minute or less...do not refill in temps
> above 85F"
> 
> Uses the "chilled cylinder" method...lots of warnings and instructions
> on the package, so save the packaging...
> 
> I have no affiliation with this company, just a stack of bottles I see
> at campgrounds every time I'm out being thrown away that can't be
> recycled any other way...so I'm going to try it...YMMV...yada, yada..
> 
> Den
> 
> 
I use a 30 lb tank as my refiller. Works fine but I recommend a small scale
to check the bottles as you fill.  DO NOT overfill the little bottles and
then store in the van.  They will vent the overpressure when the van warms
up.  At the least a smelly van, and at worst the right concentration for
flame.  I have used the refill coupler as a bleeder on my empty bottles to
make sure they were empty and then weighed them and marked them with the
weight.  Then added no more than 16oz or 14 oz depending on the bottle.
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