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Re: TWL: Propane level and refilling


Subject: Re: TWL: Propane level and refilling
Awgertoo@XXX.XXX
Date: Sun Apr 01 2001 - 18:38:04 EDT


In a message dated 4/1/01 5:07:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jcw@XXX.XXX
writes:

<< You don't need the decal, but the hot water is useful. The usable propane
 in the tank is liquid. If you pour hot water down the side of any propane
 tank, it will heat the tank down to the point where there is liquid. (That
same heat will be quickly dissipated where there is liquid propane) >>

Maybe it was because I had laydown steel tanks, but it sure took a lot of hot
water to bring any change about. Perhaps hitting it with a propane torch
might work a lot faster and provide a much more definite
indicator....(kabloooom!)

Michael Oritt
48' Durbeck--NAMASTE





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