lp tanks, upgrade
lp tanks, upgrade
mdvernier |
Dec 2 2005, 01:38 PM
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My camper came with full lp tanks(2) after one camping trip i tried to get them topped off for the next advnture and have been in formed that they can't be refilled need to get upgrades tanks, mine are horizonal tanks ! with a gauge any insights on how or where to fix this dilemma? Any advice is appreciated thanks Mike Vernier
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toby |
Dec 2 2005, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(mdvernier @ Dec 2 2005, 07:38 PM) My camper came with full lp tanks(2) after one camping trip i tried to get them topped off for the next advnture and have been in formed that they can't be refilled need to get upgrades tanks, mine are horizonal tanks ! with a gauge any insights on how or where to fix this dilemma? Any advice is appreciated thanks Mike Vernier You can buy new valves at an rv store and then have a certified lp station install them. Check with them first to see if you can supply your own valves or if you need to buy them and have them installed by the lp service place. Also some Rv shops can do it if they are certified in propane. Or, you will have to buy new tanks. Horizonal tanks are a little pricey. If your tanks are rusted, then you may want to spring for new ones. Hope this helps Toby |
mdvernier |
Dec 3 2005, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(mdvernier @ Dec 2 2005, 02:38 PM) My camper came with full lp tanks(2) after one camping trip i tried to get them topped off for the next advnture and have been in formed that they can't be refilled need to get upgrades tanks, mine are horizonal tanks ! with a gauge any insights on how or where to fix this dilemma? Any advice is appreciated thanks Mike Vernier thanks toby |
kwinterb |
Dec 8 2005, 02:06 PM
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Actually, horizontal mount tanks are exempt.
The 2001 edition of NFPA 58 (the LP-Gas Code) recognizes that horizontally oriented cylinders that were manufactured prior to October 1, 1998, are unable to be retrofitted with the OPD's. As a result of this fact, the Code now exempts these cylinders from having to be retrofit with OPD valves. Any such cylinder must have a label affixed to it to inform the user and the refiller that an OPD valve is not installed. (Note: This provision was not contained in the 1998 edition of NFPA 58.) http://www.npga.org/files/public/Consumers_Questions.pdf Ken |
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