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Post by westend1530 on May 10, 2012 7:48:52 GMT -5
I would like to get my propane system up and running. I am assuming I will need to get a new regulator and hoses. I have called around and it looks like I can get the valve on the tanks upgraded. Is it safe to remove the old valve. I would like to bead blast and paint them before having the new valves installed. Any suggestions on where to get the regulator, or which regulator to get? How about the rubber gas lines? Can these be made or can you buy generic lengths? Thanks
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WingedWonder
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Post by WingedWonder on May 10, 2012 18:31:46 GMT -5
Unless you are attached to the old tanks I would just exchange them for tanks with new style valves at one of those propane exchange places. Then you can keep that tank, paint it , and get it refilled in the future.
If you were to keep the old tank I would bead blast it first. Then have the valve replaced, tank certified, and filled. Then mask the valve off and paint it. Otherwise you may have your tank scratched during the valve replacement.
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Post by vikx on May 11, 2012 1:37:50 GMT -5
The tanks look pretty bad to me. It is much easier to replace/trade in at Wally World. They take old tanks in and cheaper than replacing the valves. (IF anyone would work on the old tanks)
You need a two stage, auto changeover regulator and appropriate length new hoses for your tanks. Also a 3/8" pipe thread to 3/8 flare to connect to your existing supply line. (check fittings and sizes to be sure!)
If you don't feel comfortable working on LP lines, any good RV shop can do it for you. They also sell all the fittings you need.
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Post by WingedWonder on May 11, 2012 5:31:23 GMT -5
The propane supply place down the road from me wanted big money to swap out valves on a nice 30lb tank I had. It was somewhere over 75 bucks to have it changed and certified.
When they stopped checking the valves at the exchanges places I just give them my old valve tanks and get new filled one for 18bucks.
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Post by westend1530 on May 11, 2012 6:45:02 GMT -5
These are the taller 30 or 40 Gal tanks. They fit in the rack nice and have a nice retro look. I hope I can get them to work.
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Post by WingedWonder on May 11, 2012 9:16:29 GMT -5
Most likely they are 30lb tanks so it will look the period for your trailer. Good luck on the refinish job, I may be inspired to do the same with the 30lb tanks I have set aside.
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Post by cowcharge on May 11, 2012 17:52:39 GMT -5
If you remove the valves, make sure you leave them open for long enough to be sure there's no pressure left first. Then fill them with water and empty them before you start sanding to make sure there's no gas left, don't need no flareups.
A buddy of mine was cutting the frame under his class C to add a motorcycle rack to the back, with a steel-cutting blade on a Skil saw. When he turned the saw off he heard this whooshing noise... Turned out he cut right through the propane line, still don't know how it didn't light off with that shower of sparks flying around.
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Post by vikx on May 12, 2012 1:42:19 GMT -5
I doubt anyone would fill those tanks for you, even painted. Clean them a bit and take them to a propane fill to see...
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