Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:40:30 -0700
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: advice on new propane tank
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David,
I did the same shuffle, for weeks, last year during my refurb. It's like
www data. Once you have a shit load then you can begin to sift and sort
and decide what to do. Your experience is not unusual. Se la vie.
On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 11:32 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
wrote:
> So, I have called Manchester Tank, the manufacturer. Person I spoke with
> said the procedure the RV guys followed "sounds right," and that I should
> be good to go. So I then asked about the drying procedure, which one local
> distributor, who said that they don't service small tanks, said was
> unnecessary for small tanks. The Manchester Tank person then clammed up,
> saying that because of liability issues, they cannot give consumer advice
> "at this level." So, I wonder what the phone number on the pamphlet that
> came with the tank is for. She indicated that any licensed dealer should
> know and follow the proper procedure. I pointed out that there seemed to
> be disagreement at the place I had service it about proper procedure, and
> that local distributors do not service small tanks. She said I could speak
> with the "Quality Manager," with whom I had to leave a voice mail message
> for a call back on Monday.
>
> And so it goes. I know some of you have indicated that I may be chasing
> around about nothing, but I guess I want to hear from experts before I give
> up.
>
> mcneely
>
> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:25 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Also Bus Depot and maybe others sell a kit so you can top off the van's
> > tank from the portable tank in an emergency.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Mar 30, 2017, at 9:52 AM, gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > I can recommend the Worthington 4 lb. tank a replacement for 4, 1 lb.
> > disposable canisters if you are considering a refillable propane tank.
> > When you transport it, it will fit in the back cabinet but you will need
> > to remove the middle shelf. I put in a new lower shelf with 1/2 inch
> > plywood and 2 inch supports to store the required propane hoses to work
> > with the coleman and backup tank for the westy when I run out for the
> > refrigerator. There has been some issue about purging a new tank. The
> > only thing I can consider is the issue here is that you may overfill the
> > tank if there is any air in the tank because propane is more easily
> > compressed than air. When you fill it to the full level with air the
> > internal pressure will be too high if there is any air. I purged the
> > tank with about 4 oz. of propane from a small 1 lb. canister shaking the
> > tank as I expelled the propane, added another 4 oz. and the tank works
> > fine on the coleman. garyWorthington Pro Grade 4.25 lb. Empty Propane
> > Tank-281149 - The Home Depot
> > >
> > >
> > > |
> > > |
> > > |
> > > | $ 46.89 | |
> > >
> > > |
> > >
> > > |
> > > |
> > > | |
> > > Worthington Pro Grade 4.25 lb. Empty Propane Tank-281149 - The Home
> Depot
> > > Lightweight and durable, this Worthington Pro Grade Empty Propane Tank
> > meets or exceeds industry regulations for... | |
> > >
> > > |
> > >
> > > |
> > >
> > >
> > > Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 22:05:29 -0700
> > > From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
> > > Subject: Re: advice on new propane tankSo, I called Banner Fuel, the
> > largest propane distributor in Spokane
> > > County. I explained to the person I spoke with what I had experienced
> at
> > > the RV dealer, with the two guys first disagreeing about the procedure,
> > and
> > > then settling on filling the tank five times, releasing the gas each
> time
> > > before filling again, and running a total of 10+ gallons through the
> > tank.1. He laughed.
> > > 2. He told me not to try to use any appliance until I have the tank
> > > properly purged, as the tank probably still contains some air. He
> knew I
> > > was talking about a small tank, 3.3 gallon capacity according to
> > Manchester
> > > Tank, the manufacturer.
> > > 3. He told me to bring my van in, and that he would purge it properly
> > and
> > > refill it, only charging me for the gas used for the procedure and to
> > fill
> > > the tank. The RV guys charged me a "purge fee" of $15.
> > > 3. BTW, the user's pamphlet that came with the tank states that purging
> > is
> > > required, regardless of tank size, and that attempting to use
> appliances
> > > without doing so will provide poor performance. That is how I knew to
> > purge
> > > the tank in the first place. It does not mention any hazards due to
> > doing
> > > so, but I can certainly see how there might be hazards, or at least
> > > shortened tank life.mcneely
> > >
> >
>
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Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
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