Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:32:43 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: advice on new propane tank
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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
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> > 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
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> > Worthington Pro Grade 4.25 lb. Empty Propane Tank-281149 - The Home Depot
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> > 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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