Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:47:06 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Propane tank restore or replace
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Lurking on this and just filled my MT tank after a two week holiday. For
the second fill up the experienced propane operator had trouble shutting
the overflow port. For several minutes a cloud formed and was gratefully
carried away on the wind. A driver parked in the fill zone was told by moi
not to start the engine or move at all. Whew!
The op said many don't open/shut the overflow which doesn't purge the tank
of 'air' taken in during use. I didn't ask how the air enters a closed
vessel. Also reduces the capacity said he. Anyone have an informed op on
this aspect of filling/using the tank?
I plan to tilt the guard plate downward a bit since it is not the lowest
point on the rig and it interferes with the fill port and also could
contribute to a spark whilst the operator is fiddling so long with the
overflow port. I also plan to upgrade the overflow port to a triangular
one, plastisol the guard all around and source a brass tool for
opening/shutting the overflow port.
On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Mark Milby <obxmilby@gmail.com> wrote:
> Replace it! I also had one fail and the shrapnel shot into the leg of the
> guy filling the tank. Nothing major but he was bleeding pretty good, enough
> to say I would be hearing from his lawyer.
>
> MM
>
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 10:45 AM, Nick Feickert <thesuperflydisco@gmail.com
> >
> wrote:
>
> > Ok. I've been reading a lot in the archives on options for the tank. My
> > plan was to remove all the fittings, refinish the tank with POR-15 and
> > fresh white paint, replace the regulator, shut off valve, and maybe the
> > fill valve. Bleeder valve looks good as does the fill valve but I noticed
> > that the rubber gasket in the inside end has a small gap in it. Anyway, I
> > see the new tanks offered by GW, BD, Van Cafe all have the additional
> > relief valve that the OEM tanks don't have. So let's get down to the
> brass
> > tacks (pun intended). Is the only real issue here the cost of a new tank?
> > Can a refurbished LP tank be just a good and complaint and a new one?(or
> > at least be grandfathered in) Do you still have issues with stations not
> > wanting to fill a NEW tank? I seems to me that the OEM tanks work just
> > fine as long as all the components are in good working order....so let's
> > hear from you!!! Do I refurbish or replace???
> >
> > Peace, Nick
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Mm
>
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Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon
Fulltiming since August 2008
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