Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-03 Thread Greg Harbican
of extra of the 100 lb bottles, LOL. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Doug Foskey To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 15:23 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks I have used this to refill small camping cylinders. This process needs

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-02 Thread Greg Harbican
- From: Greg Harbican To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 06:27 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks I found another source of some more 100 lb tanks ( this time for free ), and these have the covers and the valves already removed so I don't have to mess

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-02 Thread Greg Harbican
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 11:44 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks If you get the tank (and contents!) quite cold, the pressure of the propane will reduce dramatically. You may be able to remove the stuck valve under this condition and get a new or working valve

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-02 Thread Doug Foskey
I have used this to refill small camping cylinders. This process needs to be performed in a well ventillated area, away from flames, etc. Perform this at your own risk. If you can get the valve open, it may be possible to decant into another empty bottle. To achieve this, it would be

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-01 Thread Lflycatcher
any ideas? Greg H. - Original Message - From: Greg Harbican To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 08:21 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-09-01 Thread Greg Harbican
Storage. Near as I can figure a 100 lb tank will hold just about 23 liquid gallons, can anyone confirm this? Greg H. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 19:39 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-31 Thread Greg Harbican
. - Original Message - From: Greg Harbican To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 08:21 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks I'm thinking it would be just killer if I can get a hold of a heavy steel 200-250 lb tank for BioDiesel storage. Local city

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-31 Thread Greg Harbican
the lines before they start work on them. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Appal Energy To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 08:47 Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks Forgot to mention that if you do attempt pressurized esterifications (100 psi

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-31 Thread Appal Energy
will do.Whatever's least expensive to you. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Greg Harbican [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks While I have to admit, I think I have a better than average

[biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread Greg Harbican
I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one or two at scrap prices.I know to fill them with water to force out any propane than may still be in them, so they don't explode when I go to cut/drill into them.I figure that if I

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread Martin Klingensmith
Adding an over-pressure release valve couldn't hurt I would say. Labelling the tank as non-propane couldn't hurt either. -- Martin Klingensmith I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one or two at scrap prices.I know to fill

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread Appal Energy
1:06 AM Subject: [biofuel] Old propane tanks I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one or two at scrap prices.I know to fill them with water to force out any propane than may still be in them, so they don't explode when I go to cut

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread CH
Greg Harbican wrote: I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one or two at scrap prices.I know to fill them with water to force out any propane than may still be in them, so they don't explode when I go to cut/drill into them.

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread Appal Energy
for such a process. Todd Swearingen - Original Message - From: Greg Harbican [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 1:06 AM Subject: [biofuel] Old propane tanks I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one

Re: [biofuel] Old propane tanks

2004-08-30 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Greg I have a possible source of propane tanks that have failed certification, and, might be able to get one or two at scrap prices. I know to fill them with water to force out any propane than may still be in them, so they don't explode when I go to cut/drill into them.I figure that