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I've got a leak in a propane post that I've repaired and was just wondering how much pressure there is in a 20 lb propane tank.

One of the threaded fittings was leaking and it was originally put together with epoxy on the threads. I removed all the existing epoxy, scuffed it up with 100 grit sanpaper, mixed up some 2 ton epoxy, heated it to try and get it to suck in the fitting and I'm letting dry as I type. I repaired it in the only way possible and I guess the ultimate test is whether it leaks or not. I'll find out tomorrow.

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Anyone who uses Epoxy as a thread sealant on any pressurized gas tank could have a large surprise.

The right way is:

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Wrap Teflon tape around the threads of the compression fitting.
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Insert the connection at the end of the hose onto the compression fitting and twist until it is hand tight. Continue twisting the hose end with a wrench until it is tight.
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Test the connection for leaks by splashing a small amount of soapy water onto it. After several minutes, bubbles will begin to appear if there is a gas leak. Tighten the connection, and then repeat the test. If bubbles appear a second time simply replace the compression fitting and hose. Repeat the test on your new fitting and hose.

As for pressure: Tank Pressure Unregulated vapor pressure in any size propane tank can range from about 60 to 120 psi on average. This pressure is not consistent and fluctuates constantly based on the temperature of the propane and the draw of vapor from the upper vapor space.

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I replaced the propane regulator on my travel trailer and they told me to be sure to not use white teflon tape. I guess there is yellow tape made for gas connections, but they said they didn't use it either. They use the yellow (for gas connections) stuff in a squeeze tube, because they have seen tape pieces from connections break off and clog the orfices in gas appliances on RVs.


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Originally Posted by Bulletbutt
I replaced the propane regulator on my travel trailer and they told me to be sure to not use white teflon tape. I guess there is yellow tape made for gas connections, but they said they didn't use it either. They use the yellow (for gas connections) stuff in a squeeze tube, because they have seen tape pieces from connections break off and clog the orfices in gas appliances on RVs.


And they are correct. If you arn't careful when you apply the teflon tape, you will cause pieces to plug up anything downstream. But it is easy to do it correctly.


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HEY STUPID,

Did you read the part about it originally being put together with epoxy?

I didn't make it or put it to together that way.

Ever tried unscrewing a threaded fitting that's been epoxied?

It's not a compression fitting dumbazz, it's a threaded pipe connection.

Typical dumbazz "woman" butting in on a subject you know nothing about. Go back to [bleep] Florida or New fuggin' York you wannabe tranvestite sick old douche bag. How about coming down to the Front Range so we can have a little azz kickin' contest. Don't worry about the "Castle Laws", we'll just settle it the old fashioned way.

And in your own words; "Thread pirates are like boils, they must be lanced right away."

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my, my mommy will have to wash baby boy's mouth with soap.

any one with a lick of sense would buy a new tank ..... probably welds up automobile gas tanks too!


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Originally Posted by fish head
HEY STUPID,

Did you read the part about it originally being put together with epoxy?

I didn't make it or put it to together that way.

Ever tried unscrewing a threaded fitting that's been epoxied?

It's not a compression fitting dumbazz, it's a threaded pipe connection.

Typical dumbazz "woman" butting in on a subject you know nothing about. Go back to [bleep] Florida or New fuggin' York you wannabe tranvestite sick old douche bag. How about coming down to the Front Range so we can have a little azz kickin' contest. Don't worry about the "Castle Laws", we'll just settle it the old fashioned way.

And in your own words; "Thread pirates are like boils, they must be lanced right away."

Goggle this - [bleep] OFF.



relax,...calm down

The Damn thing is gonna be fine, and leak free.

Douchelady got Bag repair mixed up with Gas repair is all.

That teflon tape chit is GREAT for fixing D-bags.

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You wouldn't make a pimple on a field repairman's azz, you fuggin' sick troll.

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Rollin' here,....TFF !

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Hadn't really thought about it... hmmmm, maybe Boss Boobies likes 'gropers'... bet he does...

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It's gonna take a LOT of douches to wash his sins away,....

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Tell us what you mean Fish....

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I'm not really mad. Oldman's new persona cracks me up.

Just haven't had a good excuse to throw some jabs at oldman lately.

FIW, the repair worked fine. I just leak tested it and no problems. Heating the threaded fittings allowed the epoxy to flow into the joint through capillary action. That's the technical explanation.

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You need to get somebody to weld your pie hole orifice shut. Try some superglue. It oughta work good on your rectal orifice too. It'd be kinda like a chastity belt for an oldman with deviant perversions.

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The epoxy will be fine and do not use teflon tape on compression fittings.


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fishead..I don't know doodly about anything mechanical, so all this talk of repairing things leaves me in the dust. But I have to agree wholeheartedly on the second, edited, part of your thread title....Old Douche is an idiot... grin

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careful...he'll sic the secret douche gestapo on ya! laugh what a pitiful person it must be


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