On 5/16/05 4:20 PM, "Doug in Calif" <vanagon@astound.net> wrote: > One of the main reasons to keep all tanks outside is that > UNREGULATED propane pressure is up around 200 psi when its even slightly > warm like 75 degrees. its still well over 100 psi even if cold. > > Any small micro leak with that much pressure will fill your van in no time. > > Conversely the lines coming INTO the van for the fridge and stove are > regualted down to 1 psi and will still fill the van but it takes much more > in the way of a leak by comparison. Even a loose fitting with only 1psi may > NOT leak but with 100 psi it will hisssss like a snake. > > Doug > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 2:55 PM > Subject: Re: propane filling question ... do it at home? > > >> To operate an RV with the standard type tanks inside (and that included my > 5 >> pounder) is illegal according to NFPA codes. However, portable devices > have >> exemptions. Most fire codes have the 1 pound disposables under the > portable >> devices rules for use in ventilated areas. (not for bathrooms or bedrooms) >> >> When I use my five pound tank, it is attached to the fridge and sits > outside >> the van (portable fridge). >> >> Rest of my system is 1 pound bottles. >> jimt >> On 5/16/05 11:09 AM, "Alan Sinclair" <alan@DETERMINISTICNETWORKS.COM> > wrote: >> >>>> I realize there'd be a loss of space in putting a 'standard' bottle in > a >>>> Westy, but what are the other pros and cons to converting? >>> >>> the big issue is that you need the propane container >>> OUTSIDE the vehicle -- a small leak inside, mixed >>> with air = explosion >>> >>> alan > > > Another nice but not so nice feature is the ODOR. Even a micro leak can easily be sniffed with the nose. jimt |
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