Date:         Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:33:50 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: propane leak question
Comments: To: jliasse@TOAST.NET
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In a message dated 2/13/99 9:38:59 PM, jliasse@TOAST.NET writes:

<<>Second, I've never heard about this 12 year old propane tank law.

>Perhaps this is a CA thing, and if the regulator wasn't leaking, the guy

>might have filled it anyway.  Should I consider replacing the tank

>though?>>

Must be a California thing.  I spoke recently with the tank expert at
Manchester regarding the new propane regulations that require the auto shutoff
and overfill valves.  Manchester's new Westy style tanks include these
features, but are exempt from the law.  The new regulations only apply to the
BBQ style and other type of tanks.

I'm going to try to get a copy of the new regulations, but if someone could do
some research on the California end, I'd like to know what the law says out
there.

Our Westy tanks are lifetime certified, and under US regulations, do not
require any periodic inspections.  This doesn't mean that you should not have
your tank inspected.  In fact, I highly recommend it.  Just be careful of
those propane dealers who don't understand the laws, or those out to sell you
a new tank when you don't need one.  Just find another dealer.

Steve Lashley
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
EuroCampers.com
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