[TheForge] Propane tanks

[Larry and Pat Brown]

The valves are a real B***H to remove. this time of year people buy new 
BBQ's, look for the old ones and cut the regulators off. It's easier to 
remove the stem and nut from these and pipe these together
LB


At 11:31 AM 3/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi All;
>
>    Since some of you run propane forges, I thought you could probably
>answer these questions...
>
>    I haven't used any propane since before the valve change, matter of
>fact, I haven't even seen or handled a "new style" tank at all.  I
>have three old style tanks that I'd like to use as compressed air
>tanks. I'd paint and label them clearly and such.  My intent would be
>to use a ball valve and a quick disconnect female on each tank.
>
>    Question is,  what is the thread size of the base of the valve?
>
>    Would I be better off to find some old fittings to use on the
>present valves?
>
>    Should I be doing this at all?
>
>   Thanks for your valuable insight.
>
>    Jeff   ><>
>
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