jerry
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In a pinch that could come in handy!
Propane Explodes At Unconcious
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Landshark
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Probably never will know what happened. Power goes off and explosion occurs when it comes back on says a lot. Best bet is to take precautions in case of a malfunction or leak. We just bought 2 of these and plugged them in next to our furnaces. Will sleep a little better...
I spoke with 2
guys working there a couple weeks ago. They said the tank did not blow up , it was propane pooling that exploded. Made a real mess out of a Toyota Tundra parked there.I hope those people recover. I converted my house to all electric years ago due to a propane malfunction. My neighbors have not and those big rusty propane tanks make me nervous.
guys working there a couple weeks ago. They said the tank did not blow up , it was propane pooling that exploded. Made a real mess out of a Toyota Tundra parked there.I hope those people recover. I converted my house to all electric years ago due to a propane malfunction. My neighbors have not and those big rusty propane tanks make me nervous.
Its probably the rust that is inside that you might be worried about?We had the same thoughts about the rusty tanks so we had them painted. The cleaned the rust off of them before painting with an electric drill equipped with a wire wheel. They didn't seem worried about the
sparks.
Landshark
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Good point, but not sure how to inspect for rust or what to do if it was rusty. After reading, it does appear they rust internally. The tanks have been in service for 16 years and it says all propane tanks are date stamped and have an expiration date. The 5 gal gas grill tanks expire after 12 yrs and require recertification. Not sure yet about the large tanks, but probably will have to replace them at some point.
fatboyharley
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I was told that they will not refuel a tank more than 1o years old
Landshark
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They're probably right but they have never mentioned it to us. Still filling them, and my guess is they are dated year 2000 or before.
jerry
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http://www.anodesystems.com/Cathodic_Protection/Underground_Pipe_and_Propane_Tank_Cathodic_Protection.html Complicated stuff....By friend Bill Sisson installed in new construction in Tucson for 30 years and had a place in Cholla before moving to Santo Tomas thinks it is flat out crazy to replace a propane tank....just buy a electric water heater and stove and switch over....why live with a bomb next to your house?
brokenwave
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I bought a new 120 liter tank, that's sitting unfilled in my garage, makes me think about not using it.
Or hooking it up outside and plan on replacing it at 20 years.
Currently we use a 5 gal propane bottle for, one water heater and my stove set-up, it lasts us about 15 days. I prefer cooking with gas.
A recent bath/bedroom addition has a electric water heater.
The tank stays in my garage when we leave and I rotate it every 2-3 years with a new one.
Or hooking it up outside and plan on replacing it at 20 years.
Currently we use a 5 gal propane bottle for, one water heater and my stove set-up, it lasts us about 15 days. I prefer cooking with gas.
A recent bath/bedroom addition has a electric water heater.
The tank stays in my garage when we leave and I rotate it every 2-3 years with a new one.
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If you want to follow their progress, you can check this website. It requires setting up a password. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimandlornabulwan All things considered, sounds like they are doing pretty well.
jerry
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http://kval.com/outdoors/efforts-continue-to-identify-victims-cause-of-fatal-fire. Near my summer place sits the dinged up high end Tammarack ski resort.Stinking propane...my friend almost bought the house next door last year...
Landshark
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Burying a propane tank seems a little sketchy to me. I like to keep an eye on ours watching for rust or anything else out of the ordinary. If an above ground tank developed a small leak you would be able to smell it, below ground probably not. Seems like the wet dirt would create major rusting and what do you do when the certification expires, dig it up??
mexicoruss
Lovin it in RP!
We had a close call yesterday in La Cholla. a propane delivery truck hit one of the CFE poles at the entrance to Cholla knocking it mostly over but killing power to Cholla and parts if not all of Sandy Beach. CFE was on it and a few hours later everything came back on. I am glad that the electric didn't explode the truck....