Date:         Mon, 17 May 1999 17:44:56 +0200
Reply-To:     Duclos Darie <Darie.Duclos@UNIFR.CH>
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From:         Duclos Darie <Darie.Duclos@UNIFR.CH>
Subject:      Can't shut off propane tank
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Hi,

While cleaning up the propane system of the fridge this weekend
I discovered that I can't shut off the propane at the tank level
anymore. I turned the knob all the way in and lit the 2 gas
burners to get rid of anything in the lines. After a half hour
or so the burners were still going strong. When I took out the
fridge to clean it I had to plug up the pipe to avoid leaking
the propane as much as possible.

Anyone have this problem before?

Another question: the exterior of my propane tank is very
rusty but I think the thing is thick enough to withstand a
bit of material loss. I plan to remove the tank, grind down
the rust, primer it and paint it. Does someone have strong
recommendations against this? Is there a relatively safe
way to empty the rest of the gas quickly in order to proceed
with this?

Thanks for everything.

Darie
'86 Westy

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