On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:07:05 -0800 (PST), "
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On Nov 15, 11:46?am, Ted Frater wrote:
jusme wrote:
Martin, I never claimed sanity.

But, you do have a point. ?An open fire may not be a good idea. ?So, I have
decided to drill a 1" hole in the bottom of the tank and put a spigot on it.
I think there is some propane in the bottom but it will cool the drill bit
when it goes through.

j/b

"Martin H. Eastburn" wrote in message
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You will likely be inspected by government agencies. ?putting a fire
under a propane tank is not a sane thing to do.

Martin

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jusme wrote:

Yes, you are correct, Ted.

However, I plan to build a small fire under the main tank in order to
raise the pressure so that I can fill the small tanks. ?Don't worry I
have a fire extinguisher nearby and will have several buckets of water.

j/b

"Ted Frater" wrote in message
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jusme wrote:

Does anyone know what is involved (parts and all) to install what is
known as a 'wet-leg' on a 250 gallon propane tank? ?This allows one to
fill the 20 lb. + bottles.

The propane company wants $150.00 to install a hose sort of like a
gasoline station hose, I think.

Thanks

j/b

A wet leg is in fact a liquid takeoff
ie theres a pipe which goes down into the tank to about 1in up from the
bottom.
This is connected to a suitable outlet on the tank outside to which
your gas co will fit your adapter hose for filling your small tanks.
tho how you plan to do thisis up to ou.
you normally need a transfer pump to do this. tho you can do it by
venting gas from the reciever tank to drop the pressure so the liquid
flows from on to theother.
A dangerouss thing to do if yournotset up to do it .

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If as you say theres propane in the tank, do you realise it ?is under 90
psi pressue?
? Do you know what that means?
? If you have a spark youll have your own towering inferno.
Youl lose all your hair and clothes and possibly your life.
IF your going to drill a hole in the tank yuoll need to vent it over
night, and turn it upside down for all the fumes to drain away
before you drill any holes.
? Its your life
dont lose it.



Your going to run the risk of killing yourself if you do that.
? Dont be a fool.- Hide quoted text -


This doesn't seem like a good idea either. Venting the tank will
create a propane/air mixture which may well be explosive. Electric
drills are notorious spark producers. I would use the proper fittings.

Hank Hill
Why not just hit it with a good SHARP pick and screw in a self tapping
spigot - If you are fast enough you won't even lose much liquid.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada