[TheForge] propane tanks, again

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No thanks.
No tanks.

Bob
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>None, I cut them with the torch or plasma cutter all the time.  In fact I
>enjoy the rocket effect, its quite amusing, I just make the first three of
>four inches of cut at arms length and make sure I am upwind.  in fact my
>guys very commonly will place a big fan behind them to blow any flames, or
>heat away from where they are working.
>
>My insurance is paid up to, when I told the insurance guy what we were doing
>he asked if we were crazy.  No burn accidents in 5 years, and no leveled
>buildings means we must not be all that crazy.  BTW it takes 1.5 pounds of
>pyrodex to blow up a tank......................
>"Paul Hewitt" <bugnco@lighthousekeeper.com>


>Sorry I didn't respond sooner - been busy!
>
>I've done lossa work on gas tanks 'n' other vessels
>that contained flamables.
>
>My Dad was a mechanic and he used to fill gas tanks
>with stove oil before welding them. He'd fill 45
>gallon drums with water before cutting.
>
>Working on gas tanks, I was them with soapy water,
>drain, and then stick the shop air hose in the tank
>and let the air blow for awhile. For profane, I'd do
>it with the opening to the bottom. Then, with the air
>still flowing, cut away!
>
>Most flamables have a lower explosive limit of 5 to
>10% so if it's 98% normal air, it wont ignite. Lossa
>water vapour (from being washed) helps make sure.
>
>Calamity Jane