Are there any propane tank hookup experts on here?

[Rico]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

I used to live in a mobile home when I first moved out of my parents house and it had a 50 lb tank. Each time it emptied I had to unhook the regulator, put the tank in my trunk, drive to the next town, get it refilled, bring it back to the house, hook it back up to the regulator and re-light all the pilots.

People change out their gas grill cylinders all the time (almost exclusively I am sure.)

What we have here is a basic adaptation from a 3/8" Male JIC Flare to the other size. All pieces are black iron or brass (non spark conducting and non galvanized as the galvanization reacts with the gas). All pieces will be taped with teflon tape for gas if the fitting material calls for it (I believe it is the yellow colored tape) and will be tested for leaks with a match.... just kidding... with a leak test solution.

It doesn't seem like rocket science (No pun intended on the possible rocket I am building )

The few connections are made should be sealed well, tightened sufficiently and tested thoroughly.

See... easy.

Dawn dishsoap is excellent for checking for leaks.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Rico

Dawn dishsoap is excellent for checking for leaks.

And... hailing from my days as the Assistant Superintendent of a golf course...

It makes an excellent non ionic surfactant.

if you are going to spray pesticides, herbicides etc and you fear you may run into some rain then add a teaspoon or so of dishwashing liquid to a hand sprayer and it will help the chemicals stay on the grass should you get a moderate rain.

Ah the usefulness of dish soap.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

And... hailing from my days as the Assistant Superintendent of a golf course...

It makes an excellent non ionic surfactant.

if you are going to spray pesticides, herbicides etc and you fear you may run into some rain then add a teaspoon or so of dishwashing liquid to a hand sprayer and it will help the chemicals stay on the grass should you get a moderate rain.

Ah the usefulness of dish soap.

Not to mention the grass will be squeaky clean!