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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Topic: 1 # propane bottles Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 6:22pm |
Interesting discussion on the practice here: question about 1# propane bottles [Archive] - Walleye Message Central and here: Notes on Non-Refillable Gas Cylinders
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Cliff & Raelynn
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:58pm |
Well, it is a tight community around here!
I just figured I would try some since I had them sitting around. It will be kinda fun to see if they hold the weight. Good thing I'm not 15 again or I'm sure I'd (or one of my delinquent friends) would figure out something to do with a leaking propane bottle! fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:47pm |
You may have the only batch on the planet that don't leak!
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:22pm |
OK, now you guys got me wundering 'bout this refill idea. So, I just ran out and grabbed one I refilled two days ago. Still same weight, but I'll check again in a few days.
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:48pm |
I've had exactly the same experience. It didn't matter if they were brand name (e.g. Coleman, Bernzomatic) or off-brand generic, the valves on the 1-pound tanks would always leak.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:46pm |
I most often use the little Worthington 1 Gallon tank and adapter hose for grill (Weber Q), single burner stove (Sportsman Cast Iron) and peace-of-mind pod backup. Can also be used for Mr. Heater Buddy heater.
Recently, I decided to mess around with the refill adapter thing and some one pounders I have sitting around. Besides the 1 gallon tank, I have a couple of 20 pounders anyway. The few (Coleman) refills I have done seemed to work just fine. I weighed the empty bottle and came within 1 ounce of full (net 1 pound) when refilling. Tested with soapy water and no leaks. I think I'll pick up one of those Coleman single burner stoves and try one out. Not sure how much I'll use them, but I'll keep a few around (in the shed) when I don't want to use one of the larger tanks. fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:45pm |
I use a 5 pound bottle.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:39pm |
We drop the tanks off at recycling.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:01pm |
Yes, I have not seen, but have read that there are small tanks designed and rated for refilling.
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 1:27pm |
that is what I thought. I saw at the RV dealers the other day, the cutest miniature propane tank, refillable just like the big 20 lb. It looked like it would hold a gallon, and with a hose with adapter, it looked like it would be even better than the little one lb. ones.
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