Darryl&Rita Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Global Edmonton news Don't bring Propane inside with you. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 It doesn't seem like a little 1 lb disposable cylinder could do that much damage. At least not until you consider that it holds a bit less than 1 quart of liquid propane that expands to around 67 gallons of vapor if it's all released and my math is close. I hope they all recover ok! Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV fan Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Always use a solid cap for bottles stored inside and cap it tight. Check e-bay about $9.00 for 5 caps 5Pc BRASS Cylinder Cap 1LB Propane Bottle Cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Better yet, don't store them inside... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 On larger tanks, I have had to replace the pressure relief valves and the fill valves as well as the gaskets & o-rings. Be careful with that stuff, its volatile. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Those one pound tanks also have a pressure release valve. They need be stored upright away from heat. Torch handles can be left on with no flame but still dumping liquid propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) For visualization purposes, 1# of propane contains approx. 20,909 BTU, 1# of TNT contains approx. 2,300 BTU, 1 stick of dynamite contains approx. 2,000 BTU. . You do the math. Propane is only explosive between 2.1% and 9.5% mixture with air. OK, time to stop this, Homeland Security may get interested. Edited June 10, 2020 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Erased. Edited June 11, 2020 by noteven Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 the timing of these two post is funny😁 Quote OK, time to stop this, Homeland Security may get interested. Quote Erased. Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justRich Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 21 hours ago, RV fan said: Always use a solid cap for bottles stored inside and cap it tight. Check e-bay about $9.00 for 5 caps 5Pc BRASS Cylinder Cap 1LB Propane Bottle Cap Thanks for that! Found them on Amazon and will have them tomorrow. Quote ~Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Are these the same bottles that are stored and sold inside such stores as Walmart? Quote 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&J Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Apparently didn't have a working detector. Denny Quote Denny & Jami SKP#90175 Most Timing with Mac our Scottie, RIP Jasper our Westie 2013 F350 SC DRW 6.2 V8 4.30 Gears 2003 HH Premier 35FKTG Home Base Nebraska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 11:17 AM, RV fan said: Always use a solid cap for bottles stored inside and cap it tight. Check e-bay about $9.00 for 5 caps 5Pc BRASS Cylinder Cap 1LB Propane Bottle Cap Just be aware, you can still have an accidental release via the valve on the side. Keep propane outside! There's a reason the tank cabinet has an open floor. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 5 hours ago, pjstough said: Are these the same bottles that are stored and sold inside such stores as Walmart? Yes... Leakage issues usually occur after the cylinder has been in use though. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 10 hours ago, filthy-beast said: the timing of these two post is funny😁 😁 Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: Yes... Leakage issues usually occur after the cylinder has been in use though. Yep, I refilled one, sprayed it with soapy water = no bubbles. I put it back in a basement bay, 3 days later smelled propane odorant, picked up the 1# cylinder, it was empty. The main valve had failed just sitting there. I quit refilling them for RVing use, now just for around the farm. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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