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Propane tank BBQ pit

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David

08-16-2002 16:27:01




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I have a discarded propane tank from a pick up. I want to cut a door in it. I understand the dangers involved, but know it can be done 'cause I've seen them. I would appreciate any comments. Even the nay sayers.




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paul

08-18-2002 22:09:41




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 Re: Propane tank BBQ pit in reply to David, 08-16-2002 16:27:01  
The problem is liability. We tell you something that works 999 times out of 1000. But if 1000 people read this thread & try it.....

Best is to take it to a metal shop where they do it for you. They might not do it 'to code' either, but that's their liabilty, not yours. Or mine.

Pros will use an inert gas, like dry ice, and follow a whole rule-book full of good rules that reduce the risk to very low, very safe levels.

Some use exaust as was suggested.

Some just rinse or vent air through as suggested.

Most do ok, a few unlucky blow up - badly.

Are you feeling lucky?

Me, I'd take my lucky feelings to the nearest gambling hall, & use the winnings to pay someone else to cut that door.

:)

--->Paul

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Daivd

08-19-2002 16:39:08




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 Re: Re: Propane tank BBQ pit in reply to paul, 08-18-2002 22:09:41  
Thats why the post, and I've had this stuff sitting around for over a year. When I was in the Marines, I learned that when everybody wanted to play poker, I should just give them my money and go watch TV. I'm not the lucky type. Thanks for the comments.



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Jay

08-16-2002 21:14:45




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 Re: Propane tank BBQ pit in reply to David, 08-16-2002 16:27:01  
I own a Tool and Die shop and have done similar things. You can run water into it several times to flush out the propane vapors, that's the safest, or you can run compressed air into it and then flush the air and then start it all over again. You'll have to do this several times before starting. Don't be surprised if there is an enormous amount of oil left in the bottom of the tank. This happens often due to the years of buildup from filling. No matter what you decide, remove the valve before starting. That makes it so much easier to work with and flush. It also cuts down on the danger of building pressure from plain old heated air while cutting. Good luck and be careful!

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scott AR

08-16-2002 17:05:58




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 Re: Propane tank BBQ pit in reply to David, 08-16-2002 16:27:01  
A guy here used to do that a lot, two different ways. He hooked a flexible hose onto his pickup and stuck it in the tank and let it run for about fifteen minutes and started cutting. The other way, he just filled the tank with water right up to a hole where he would start the cut and drained the water down as necessary. I've seen it still get a little woof when you first put the torch in there with the water method. Kinda raises your pulse rate momentarily. Be careful.

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