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tank life expectancy - Gardner Yeaw - 08-05-2006 07:30 What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it is inspected. Gardner, still wannabe, but closer tank life expectancy - Leroy Eckert - 08-06-2006 06:04 Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it is inspected. Gardner, still wannabe, but closer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Gardner Yeaw - 08-06-2006 13:47 Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert" > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > tank life expectancy - Leroy Eckert - 08-07-2006 00:08 Gardner: Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert" > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Bruce Morris - 08-07-2006 00:41 My understanding is that the ASME tanks don't require recertification like the grill tanks do. Of course if they see something that could be dangerous when you have the tanks refilled, they should not fill them and inform you of the problem. Bruce Morris (919)872-7635 Raleigh, NC Webmaster - WOO (http://www.wanderlodge.us) 1983 WL FC35RB FMCA: 7142s Ham Radio: KI4ME Vietnam Vet - 1966-67 'Doc' (Navy Corpsman) 3rd MarDiv ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert" > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Gardner Yeaw - 08-07-2006 10:44 Leroy, I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is slightly more than a vertical one. Vertical 40 gallonâ79.95 Horizontal 9.8 gallon--$420 (on sale) I will check more listings, but I think itâs pretty clear it will be expensive if needed. Gardner, Closer, but still a wannabe -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Leroy Eckert Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:08 AM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Gardner: Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Gardner Yeaw - 08-07-2006 10:49 Leroy, Sorry, the last post should have said 40LB 10 gallon -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Leroy Eckert Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:08 AM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Gardner: Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Stephen Birtles - 08-07-2006 11:01 Gardner Do you really think you will have invest in a new tank? the tank on our 77 is original still holds propane and we expect to get a lot more years out of it and ours certainly holds more than 10 gallons more like 35-40 dependent on the weather Stephen 77fc35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Gardner Yeaw > > Leroy, > I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is slightly > more than a vertical one. > Vertical 40 gallonâ79.95 > Horizontal 9.8 gallon--$420 (on sale) > > I will check more listings, but I think it's pretty clear it will be > expensive if needed. > > Gardner, Closer, but still a wannabe > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Leroy Eckert > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:08 AM > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy > > > > Gardner: > Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. > No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble > soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before > filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy > > Leroy, > Thanks. > If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be > one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill > stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would > think it would be a legal requirement. > > Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. > Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho > to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I > haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > > > Leroy Eckert > > 1990 WB-40 > > Niceville, FL > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Gardner Yeaw > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane > tank? How > > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my > propane > > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it > unless it > > is inspected. > > > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > tank life expectancy - Gardner Yeaw - 08-07-2006 12:23 Stephen, I am not sure. I only looked at the tank, I didnât try to physically check how deep the rust was. It is just a mater safety more than anything else. If it ruptured, 40 gallons of propane could be a pretty nasty explosion. Gardner -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Stephen Birtles Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 7:01 PM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Gardner Do you really think you will have invest in a new tank? the tank on our 77 is original still holds propane and we expect to get a lot more years out of it and ours certainly holds more than 10 gallons more like 35-40 dependent on the weather Stephen 77fc35 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com wrote: > > Leroy, > I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is slightly > more than a vertical one. > Vertical 40 gallonâ79.95 > Horizontal 9.8 gallon--$420 (on sale) > > I will check more listings, but I think it's pretty clear it will be > expensive if needed. > > Gardner, Closer, but still a wannabe > > -----Original Message----- > From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > [mailto: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:08 AM > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy > > > > Gardner: > Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. > No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble > soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before > filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy > > Leroy, > Thanks. > If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be > one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill > stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would > think it would be a legal requirement. > > Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. > Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho > to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I > haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > > > Leroy Eckert > > 1990 WB-40 > > Niceville, FL > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Gardner Yeaw > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane > tank? How > > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my > propane > > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it > unless it > > is inspected. > > > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] tank life expectancy - Leroy Eckert - 08-08-2006 08:24 Gardner: I don't have my book in front of me but I think my tank is around 49 gallons. Unless the rust is really crazy I do not think there is a problem. Since I converted to diesel fired Hydronic heat I have enough propane for 2-3 years. My gas fires the outside grills (2) and the stove. That's it. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Sorry, the last post should have said 40LB 10 gallon -----Original Message----- From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Leroy Eckert Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 8:08 AM To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Gardner: Before I cleaned my tank up, I asked BB about time limits for propane tanks. No one knew the answer. I check my lines periodically for leaks using bubble soap. I have not had a refill station question or inspect my tank before filling. It looks new and is relabeled. Soooo, I do not know the answer. Leroy Eckert 1990WB-40 Niceville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Gardner Yeaw To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: tank life expectancy Leroy, Thanks. If I purchase the coach I am looking at this time, that will be one of the things I will put in the 'must do' list. Do the fill stations actually check the tanks when they fill an RV? I would think it would be a legal requirement. Gardner, closer to a BE, but still a Wannabe. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Gardner: I do not know the technical answer if there is one. Someone may. I cleaned minor surface rust from my tank, used ospho to treat it and repainted it with high quality engine paint. I haven't had any refill problems, and do not have rust. > > Leroy Eckert > 1990 WB-40 > Niceville, FL > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gardner Yeaw > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 2:30 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] tank life expectancy > > > What is the life expectancy of the holding tanks and propane tank? How > often does the propane tank need to be inspected? I know if my propane > grill tank has rust or is over 5 years old they won't fill it unless it > is inspected. > > Gardner, still wannabe, but closer > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |