tank life expectancy

[Gardner Yeaw]

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

[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





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[Gardner Yeaw]

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"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>

[Leroy Eckert]

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"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>





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[Bruce Morris]

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"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>





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[Gardner Yeaw]

Leroy,
I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is slightly
more than a vertical one.
Vertical 40 gallon—79.95
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
, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>

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[Gardner Yeaw]

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
, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>

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[Stephen Birtles]

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 wrote:
>
> Leroy,
> I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is
slightly
> more than a vertical one.
> Vertical 40 gallon—79.95
> 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
> , "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > 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]
>

[Gardner Yeaw]

Stephen,
I am not sure. I only looked at the tank, I didn’t 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
, Gardner Yeaw
wrote:
>
> Leroy,
> I was checking and, as expected, a horizontal tank for an RV is
slightly
> more than a vertical one.
> Vertical 40 gallon—79.95
> 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

> , "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > 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]
>



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[Leroy Eckert]

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
, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> 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]
>

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