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Date:         Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:51:46 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET>
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Heavy? Not at all. Just removed Mellow Yellow's to install new manual filler and bleeder valves, and a new main service valve. It can be held up against the underside of the van with one hand.

My ignorant hunch if you remove all the valves and set it in the sun for a day, valve side down (propane gas is heavier than air, isn't it?) then your concentration of propane in the tank would be so low that you could bake it in your powdercoating oven quite safely. But that's a guess based on a lack of knowledge. You might also find opinions that tell you quite the opposite.

Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR

On 9/17/2007 2:35 PM Troy wrote:

> Hi folks: > > Doing some work on my van that involves disconnecting the propane lines and thought I would go ahead and repaint the propane tank. My first choice would be powder coating, but 400° heat and propane do not get along very well. I'm even concerned about using a wire brush on this thing. As one person put it, I would end up waking up in the hospital before I knew what happened if there was an explosion, if I woke up at all! How do people rejuvenate these tanks safely? I'm thinking perhaps just navel jelly, and maybe an epoxy paint? Suggestions? BTW, how heavy is this thing? Do I need a jack to drop it? > > Troy


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