Date:         Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:54:14 -0400
Reply-To:     neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
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From:         neil <goofymuso@YAHOO.CA>
Subject:      Info for newbies (+ my LP .02 after archive search.....)
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Hi all.

Just a note to newbies; LP or otherwise.

Search the archives. My gawd. Lots of info there. Take
the time and be creative with search terms.

My take on the LP (propane) tank.

*IF* your tank has no rust holes (check ID plate area
on older tanks) you may be able to have tank
refurbished by a pro or DIY. It appears that leaks
happen most often at/on the regulator, autofill valve
etc. and not as often on the tank itself. The
aforementioned can be replaced with aftermarket parts.


So in a nutshell?

If your tank has visible rust (likely) don't assume
that it is "done for", "toast", or ready for
recycling. It may not be. Remove it, remove the rust,
have it inspected if need be, and spot welded if
poss., replace parts as needed and prep and paint it
with correct materials. Haven't done mine yet
(preventitive maint. in my case) but it looks pretty
simple. If you do it right, you could save yourself
bucks, and gain piece of mind/knowledge/confidence in
what's going on down south on the port side. And in
all likely-hood, you will give your LP tank a second
lease on life!

Cheers.

Neil.

Neil Nicholson.
1981 air cooled Westfalia.
Cheap-o web site:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html

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