[TheForge] Propane Users tank sizes and usage

Jerry Frost akfrosty at mtaonline.net
Fri Oct 19 14:43:27 EDT 2007


Propane in an enclosed space is an explosion and fire 
hazard. Fumes from a leak will settle in low areas and 
build up till they find a spark.

Put the tanks outside and plumb through the wall. Keep 
the interior plumbing as simple (minimum fittings) and 
short as practical.

Frosty
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From: "Cindy and James" <jallcorn at suddenlink.net>


> My difficulty with the larger tanks is not with 
> obtaining them or refilling them, but with the fire 
> marshall.  I have 2 - 100lb tanks and he did a back 
> flip on his first inspection (he's new).  He didn't 
> like my coal forge either, but I still have both and 
> use them.  Mostly coal.  he said it was illegal per 
> the NFC - national fire code or something - to have a 
> 100 lb tank inside.  I know lots of them are used 
> that way.  The problem may arise if you have a 
> problem, then they hang you out to dry.  Just be 
> careful and use common sense, check for leaks, etc.
> James Allcorn
> Paris, tX
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