Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:55:11 -0800
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From: suunytoday7 <sunnytoday7@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Fw: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
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Hi-
I use the same re-fill coupler. I bought it on ebay. To be safe I re-read the instructions every time I use it. I've had the coupler for over 2 years and have re-filled my share of the 1 lb. tanks.
Follow the directions and it works just fine. I always give each re-filled 1 lb. tank a good going over with my nose to try to smell any leaks. So far I've had no problems. I realize sooner or later that upon re-filling a tank might leak. In that case I'll leave it outdoors to empty itself.
Brad Handzel
'89 GL
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 3:29:03 AM
Subject: Re: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
In a message dated 06/11/2007 9:17:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Just recently purchased a Mac coupler off of Ebay. This is the device that
allows you to refill the small, 1 pound bottles from a larger source. I am a
bit concerned about the warning label on the bottle itself which reads:
Do not refill: Federal law prohibits transportation if refilled -- penalty
up to $25,000 fine and five years imprisonment. Wow! that one heck of a
warning.
How common is it for these bottles to leak after being refilled? They are
meant to be disposable after all, so I doubt that the valves are very high
quality. Is the risk that great, or am I just being paranoid?
More laws to protect the stupid ! It's very simple - do this outdoors, no
open flames, you get the point, then check to see if the valve is leaking or
not. Sometimes they will - throw that tank out, it's too old ! The rest of
the story is HOW IS ANYONE GONNA TELL IF IT'S BEEN REFILLED ? ! ? Paranoia
will get you somewhere you don't wanna go !
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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