Date:         Wed, 18 May 2005 23:13:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
In-Reply-To:  <6.0.3.0.0.20050518220016.039ef938@buncombe.main.nc.us>
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I can't speak of the FILL valve, but the place that goes to the
REGULATOR on a Westy tank uses a POL connector (as I found out today
when I stopped by my local Propane place for parts.) This is apparently
a standard type of connection, with reverse threads (screws in
counter-clockwise, instead of clockwise). Not something to find at Home
Despot.


On May 18, 2005, at 10:05 PM, Edward Maglott wrote:

> This is very interesting.  I've been in search of a way to connect the
> disposable propane bottles to the westy tank for a long time.  my westy
> tank fill connection is different though.  It just has the big threads
> on
> the outside, and no threads in the middle.  What does POL stand for
> anyway?
>
> Edward
>
> At 12:17 PM 5/17/2005, you wrote:
>> I just used my propane bottle filler adapter to check the fit on the
>> internal threads of the standard fill adapter on a westy tank. (not
>> the
>> autostop)
>>
>> See pic
>>
>> http://westydriver.com/Temp/propaneconnect.jpg
>>
>> My westy tank is not mounted or able to be mounted to the van.  Can
>> someone
>> check the angle to the westy fill port to see if a 14 oz or a 16oz
>> bottle
>> would fit if connected this way?
>>
>> I tested this just as you see it in the pic with a propane bottle
>> attached
>> and the valve popped right open to take a fill (in this case blow
>> propane
>> into the air).  Or possibly just put the bottle on there and leave it
>> but
>> REMEMBER to REMOVE it before leaving.
>>
>> Jimt