Hmm. I know that when I took in my blue rhino tank, it would not physically fit
into the cage that the amerigas tank came out of. It was simply too tall.
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On Jan 5, 2011, at 15:59, Michael Esh wrote:
> I exchanged my
I exchanged my empty "20 pound" tank yesterday and some of the tanks had a
label for 17 pounds and others had 15 pound labels. They were all the same
size.
Mike
On Jan 5, 2011, at 2:38 PM, John Reames wrote:
> Yep, but the amerigas tanks are not 20's, they are 15's or 16's physically
>
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Yep, but the amerigas tanks are not 20's, they are 15's or 16's physically
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On Jan 5, 2011, at 9:43, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> A 20# tank at an exchange place only has ~ 15# in it, ostensibly for
> "safety" reasons, even t
A 20# tank at an exchange place only has ~ 15# in it, ostensibly for
"safety" reasons, even though the tanks are MADE to hold 20#(with some extra
room), and the OPD's are set to 20#... And to top it all they charge you
more for the lesser amount because of convenience.
Walt
On Jan 5, 2011 7:00 AM,
g
> time ago when they first changed all that. They take them and put a new valve
> on it, clean and paint and use them again.
>
> Manfred
>
>
>
> Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:29:17 -0500
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Rich Thomas writes:
> Do you have a tractor supply store nearby? They have a bulk
tank and
> will fill your bbq tank or whatever you have. Any propane
suppliers
> around? They will d
t tub. I've got a couple old valve ones at camp, when they're empty I'm
> considering it...
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 19:57:41 -0600
> From: OK Don
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What about using an old propane tank for a "topsider"? If you burn out all
the propane that you can, then pull a vacuum, followed by filling with
I'm using a plastic 2.5gal. gas "can" now, I drilled a hole for the dip
stick tubing, hot glued it in place, and just place the shop vac hose over
the spout threaded opening. It nearly flattens the can, but with two cycles,
I can suck the oil out. I used it yesterday at near freezing air temp -
tho
If you need to drill/ weld, yes.
I think you could just pull the valve, add a nipple and coupling and
other fittings. I think a jet pump fitting that has 1/8" tap lines
for pressure switch and gauge would work well. Problem would be to
get a dip tube from the oil inlet to the bottom of the t
Allan Streib wrote:
Also if your tanks are old and don't have the government mandated
"safety valve" you can't get them refilled. I still have one tank like
that.
Walmart used to charge $4 extra to exchange those for tanks with OPV.
I don't know if they still do it that way, but it was lots
What about using an old propane tank for a "topsider"? If you burn out all
the propane that you can, then pull a vacuum, followed by filling with
water, would it be safe enough to drill/weld?
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
> Try bringing it to the local welding gas place, so
Try bringing it to the local welding gas place, some of them will
credit you for an old style tank.
Walt
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> Rich Thomas writes:
>
>> Do you have a tractor supply store nearby? They have a bulk tank and
>> will fill your bbq tank or whatever yo
Rich Thomas writes:
> Do you have a tractor supply store nearby? They have a bulk tank and
> will fill your bbq tank or whatever you have. Any propane suppliers
> around? They will do it too, just charge by the pound. I was
> swapping my tank at Lowes for like $17, but now that I discovered T
Propane suppliers are $16-17. Exchange is $20. The 100lb tanks are
over $100 from the propane guys.
Do you have a tractor supply store nearby? They have a bulk tank
and will fill your bbq tank or whatever you have. Any propane
suppliers around? They will do it too, just charge by the pou
Do you have a tractor supply store nearby? They have a bulk tank and
will fill your bbq tank or whatever you have. Any propane suppliers
around? They will do it too, just charge by the pound. I was swapping
my tank at Lowes for like $17, but now that I discovered TS no more on that.
--R
O
osene (and #1), perhaps it will melt from the heat or explode.
-Max
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Mineral spirits works VERY well (as it should since it is high grade Kero...)
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On Jan 1, 2011, at 23:37, Dave Walton wrote:
> Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no
> sulphur and no
There is no such thing as home heating oil around here or home
heating oil delivery. Its electric or natural gas.
On 1/2/2011 7:18 PM, Dave Walton wrote:
You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and
mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until
You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and
mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until maybe 3-4 years
ago, kerosene here was 1/2 the price of diesel. Now it's more. No idea why -
especially when diesel has $0.50 more in tax per gallon.
-Dave
let you fill 5 gallon
cans or what they'd charge to set you up with a 55 gallon drum.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:36:40 -0600
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I don't really have a need that
would justify the up-front expense.
-Max
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Allan Streib wrote:
Kerosene sold pre-packaged for heaters is expensive. Around here some
of the gas stations sell bulk kerosene out of a pump. I haven't ever
looked at what the price is, though I would guess it's cheaper than
diesel because there's no road tax on it. Then again maybe not...
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> Thats about how much it is here as well. For the record I bought a 5
> gal can of kero at the farm store and it was something like 32.99 or
> there abouts. I would be real interested in blending in some regular
> #2 to cut that cost down.
Kerosene sold pre-package
We've done it 5, 10 years without issue? Nothing clogs, you just have to
keep it clean like usual. IE, no biosludge/dirt/goop.
Walt
On Jan 2, 2011 9:44 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> You have burned #2 in one of these heaters? How long have you
> done it? I have also heard that it will work for
, January 01, 2011 3:23 PM
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It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about
#2 diesel. Maybe I could mix kero and regular diesel
On 1/1/2011 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
> It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil.
You have burned #2 in one of these heaters? How long have you
done it? I have also heard that it will work for a while but
after a while it will start clogging up the machine.
On 1/1/2011 10:49 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
#2 and Home Heating work wonderfully, smells like an MB when first
fired u
Ponca city still has refineries, we still have ours over there as
well. Next time I am down south I will have to see how much the
pump price of that kerosene is. I remember when we used to use it
in our torpedo heater in the back at autotrader it was a lot
cheaper than buying it in the cans,
I have NEVER seen #1 for sale around here ever. There is one place
I know of in way way south tulsa that has a kero pump. I dont
know about ponca city though, never stopped there long enough to
see but its quite a drive from me.
On 1/1/2011 9:36 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
It is gonna smoke more, a
Thats about how much it is here as well. For the record I bought
a 5 gal can of kero at the farm store and it was something like
32.99 or there abouts. I would be real interested in blending in
some regular #2 to cut that cost down.
On 1/1/2011 9:11 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Wow around my parts
#2 and Home Heating work wonderfully, smells like an MB when first
fired up, then it goes away after the thing warms up red hot.
Walt
On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 11:37 PM, Dave Walton wrote:
> Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no
> sulphur and no fuel additives.
I've never seen #1 in Okie land --- and the kerosene that I do see in stores
is $5/gal or more -- a lot of the refineries in OK have shut down - they
move to Houston --- don't know about Ponca City - haven't been there in
years.
On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrot
Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no
sulphur and no fuel additives.
-Dave Walton
On Jan 1, 2011, at 3:47 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote:
> #1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB.
>
> On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin"
> wrot
It is gonna smoke more, and it will soot up your garage and your
lungs over time. Buy some # 1 fuel. It should be available in
Okieland. Drive over to Ponca, and maybe they will "spill " some
into a bucket for you.
yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater?
On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, A
Wow around my parts of the country, propane is $16-$20 for a 25 lb
BBQ tank and over $100 for a 100 lb tank. You are getting a DEAL!
It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a bit
lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner?
I got one of those propane
I would guess it would be smokey or sooty, or at least more smelly.
Might also overheat, more energy in #2 than #1.
Allan
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:31 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater?
>
> On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
> > #1 diesel
yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater?
On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
#1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB.
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about
#2 diesel. Maybe
#1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB.
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about
> #2 diesel. Maybe I could mix kero and regular diesel
>
> On 1/1/2011 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
> > It mi
It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about
#2 diesel. Maybe I could mix kero and regular diesel
On 1/1/2011 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a
bit lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner?
If the manufacture says you can use diesel (without caveats such as "outdoors
only") I'd think it would be ok.
My hunch would be that it would be a bit more sooty/smokey but maybe not.
I have a propane one in my garage. No fumes/smell at all.
Allan
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:39 -0600, "Kaleb C. S
, 2011 11:40 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] torpedo heaters
I have a small torpedo heater I use when I am working in the
garage that burns kerosene. I crack the garage door open a little
bit so I dont get too many fumes or anything and it burns really
clean anyway. You can also put
It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a bit
lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner?
I got one of those propane tank heaters at HF a coupla weeks ago, that
thing works pretty well. Refill the tank at Tractor Supply with a $3
coupon, it cost me $6
I burned diesel in one once back in the '70's and it was a little smoky, but
I sure they are more technologically advanced now.
Bob R
On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> I have a small torpedo heater I use when I am working in the garage that
> burns kerosene. I crack th
I have a small torpedo heater I use when I am working in the
garage that burns kerosene. I crack the garage door open a little
bit so I dont get too many fumes or anything and it burns really
clean anyway. You can also put diesel in them as well. My
question is has anybody burned diesel in on
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