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Re: Filling LP tank for the first time
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:03:00 -0400
...The propane distributor opens the wheel before filling the thank. When the tank is filled (I believe at 80%), propane will start shooting out...
Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:01:40 -0500
...How do I attach this thing to the existing propane plumbing? One end attaches to a small tank and the other end is identical...
Re: Propane tank concern
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:28:42 -0400
...When I turned on the propane tank I heard a small air sound and smelled propane. I turned the valve all the way to...
Re: Fridge Propane Mode No Start
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:09:28 -0500
...Fridge Propane Mode No Start > > > For those times when the fridge is difficult to start in propane mode, > previous > > postings in the archives recommend...
Re: Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:34:56 EDT
...when I turn the propane tank valve on, propane comes out of a tiny, rectangular hole just right of the center of the regulator...
Re: Gauging propane level
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:05:18 -0800
A practical alternative (Plan E) is to buy GoWesty's (I think) aux 45 liter water tank and remove the Westy propane tank and...
Re: Propane Tank question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:06:16 -0700
...for about 50 minutes. >>> they even tested their own filling equipment by putting some propane in >>> another tank. >>> I mean we did *everything* we...
Re: Propane pressure facts
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:59:03 -0600
...I am willing to install a propane tank and/ or aux. battery (plan too anyways). Thank for the propane education! Randy Charrette 87' Syncro...
Re: Emptying propane tank?
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Tue, 29 May 2007 21:08:24 -0500
...I've called my local propane > guys and they don't know how to do it. Do the "local propane guys" just fill people...
Re: Refilling propane
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:40:50 -0600
...Some propane places at holiday resorts refused to fill up my tank after one look at the auto-stop fill-valve. I replaced the...
Re: Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:24:34 -0400
...One allows you to attach a second propane tank (such a >standalone gas grill tank, or a second mounted tank) to increase your >propane...
Propane tank endurance
Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:43:13 -0500
...But I was wondering today, how long will a full tank of propane last? Assume two people cooking two meals a day (breakfast & dinner...
Re: Connecting two propane tanks..help
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:11:28 -0400
At 21:35 8/10/2000, Don & Sue Welch wrote: > I have installed a second propane tank on my 91 Westy... I know I...
Re: re. natural gas, propane
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 14:48:40 -0700
...I wander if you would know what those would need to convert or add propane to. You seem to know quite a lot of...
re. natural gas, propane
Historical mailing list - Gary
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:33:06 -0600
I have been planning on converting my 87 syncro westy to duel fuel (propane/gas) for a few months now. I have all the...
Re: too much propane?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:48:17 -0500
More on my propane situation. Thanks for all the input. Gary Hradek sent me some docs that make me realize that I do not...
Re: Frig running.....-Refrigerator power consumption.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:42:52 -0500
And you shouldn't have to get propane that often, anyway. The tank is good for about three weeks of camping. I was only...
CO and propane gas sniffers
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 4 Jan 1995 17:07:12 -0800 (PST)
Does anybody have any recommendations on CO/propane gas sniffers? I would like to purchase a combined unit. Has anybody bought one of those...
Re: pretour (west) info
Historical mailing list - David Garth
Wed, 9 Nov 1994 16:34:07 -0800 (PST)
...I'd vote for the individual sites without the propane and groceries. We're not going to be there long enough to need too...
Flaring tool for propane lines?
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:19:35 -0300
...In order to shorten and reflare the 2 lines coming from the Westy propane tank, what type of flaring tool is required? Is it...
Re: Propane going out while driving
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Tue, 8 Nov 94 8:57:36 PST
This regarding whether or not the propane should or should not be on while driving. Derek Drew claims that it is absurd to switch...
Re: Propane tank endurance
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:11:06 -0800
...I have gone on 3,500 mile 15-day trips with a family of three without filling up on propane. Of course, when camping...
Re: dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:23:59 -0400
In the Netherlands it is very common to have dual fuel but most use propane gas in Europe is $4 plus so propane cheaper...
Re: Diesel Westy Dometic Fridge: No 12V functioning: Where's the Fuse?
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 21:10:52 -0500
...Bob, How many days will the fridge run on one tank of propane, I will be doing the Baja run myself soon and running...
Re: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 08:45:22 -0700
Stephen, Please address the question of propane explosions in vehicle engine fires! I carry two 1-gallon tanks under the jumpseat in my van...
Re: Need propane fill valve (or entire tank) for '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 19:35:44 -0400
At 06:03 PM 9/26/2001, wb6otg wrote: >I need the propane fill valve for an '84 westy, as mine has a hole...
Re: Anyone have a photo / dimensions of a westy water tank?
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:46:03 -0400
>I am toying with the idea of pulling my water tank and >putting a propane tank there instead, but I want to get an...
Re: Gauging propane level
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:47:46 -0600
...Jim On Jan 18, 2007, at 5:34 PM, Troy wrote: > On the topic of propane level gauges, has anyone tried one of these...
Re: Westy Propane/used vanagon questions
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Thu, 09 Jan 1997 09:01:12 -0600
...Check to see if there is any propane in the tank by cracking the "fill valve." This valve is a small (between the finger...
Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:31:36 -0800
my point is not so much that a propane detector is needed ... or even required ... but if you do have a fear of propane...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:52:47 -0700
The word 'propane' is no where in this text... neither is the word 'gas'... maybe what really happened is that someone spontaneously combusted and...
Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:51:46 -0700
...My ignorant hunch if you remove all the valves and set it in the sun for a day, valve side down (propane gas is...
Re: More propane capacity needed
Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:09:22 -0600
I'm not sure if it's unique to the earlier westies, but my '82 had matching propane tank hanger bolts on the sliding...
Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:27:11 -0700
Mike, Are you going to replace your autofill with a manual valve yourself? Nobody in my town who deals with propane would do it...
Re: used propane tank for sale
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:11:53 -0500
I don't believe a propane shop can legally fill a tank that an individual has repainted. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com http...
Re: Pain in the Propane
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:21:49 -0600
...I ran out of propane for the first time since last summer, had to > get > a refill while in Lynnwood, and... > > I think the...
How propane refrigerators work
Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
Tue, 13 Feb 2001 11:09:04 -0600
...SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TIP COLD FROM HEAT How do propane refrigerators work? This question comes in from reader M. King, and anyone who's...
Re: propane heaters
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Sat, 31 May 2003 19:34:20 -0400
...propane heaters > I was just scoping out the Coleman portable propane catalytic heater > designed for indoor use. Do any of you have this? Strong...
Auxillary propane tank
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:05:03 -0600
About 6 weeks ago, someone on this list told me I could get a barbecue tank (propane) and a hose which would go from...
Carver P4 Propane Furnaces on the way.
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 17:52:19 EDT
I have a shipment of Carver P4 propane furnaces on the way from the UK. I will have these ready to ship within 2...
Re: Carbon Minoxide?
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:37:49 -0500
Very definitely! CO is a product from the combustion of propane. JHL ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Charrette To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday...
Filling the Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:35:34 -0500
...When I go to get my propane tank filled, I understand the procedure to be: -attach fill line -open small bleed valve to right...
Re: Westy Fridge Endurance
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 20 Jan 2005 06:06:55 -0700
...http://tactical-bus.info/propane/generalpropane.html �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info...
Propane tank
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 01:34:56 -0700
What is the OEM equipment in terms of propane tank and valves for a Westfalia 1991. Mine has never been replaced as far I...
propane tank
Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:21:26 -0600
Before I order a new propane tank and regulator I thought I'd check and see if anyone has a nice used one for...
Carrying loose propane tanks?
Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:54:40 -0700
For you non-camper owners, how do you carry a lose propane tank for camping .. and feel safe doing it? Do you just throw...
Propane injection on diesel?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 3 Sep 2004 00:42:13 +1200
Does anyone have any details as to what needs to be done to set-up a diesel for propane? If I fit a 2...
Re: propane tank questions, a cheap solution?
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:32:38 -0700
hi, as malcolm said, many eueropean westies have the inside standard propane tank system. however, it is a sealed compartment that is vented directly...
1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:57:01 -0400
So, today being one of those fantastic spring days we have in Atlanta, I decided to go get the propane tank filled. Since the...
Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 02:43:19 -0700
...X 1-3/4" ACME Thread, Part # 2017, page 26 in Fairview's Propane Catalogue. (POL= Prest-o-Lite) 2. (One) Propane Hose Assembly...
Re: ES-12 Caution
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 02:25:08 -0700
...The Westy propane tank holds about 2.8 gallons of propane. The AC system holds maybe 2-3 lbs of propane- like about as...
Re: Propane tanks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 6 May 1998 19:35:22 -0400
...Propane tanks >Well, Westy folks it looks like we need a souce for propane tanks. Mine >is definitely gone and I am looking. I...
Re: Has anyone fitted dual propane tanks?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:41:46 EDT
...Has anyone fitted dual propane tanks? Yes, I have, not plumbed but a stand alone tank, under the right side, used to run propane...
Re: LPG Pressure, furnace and fridge observations, Was: Propex heater
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:57:01 -0700
Looks like what it says is that if you're running propane, then you want 30 to 37mbar (11.8 to 14.6 w...
Re: More propane capacity needed
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:33:06 -0600
"> > Does anyone have experience with adding propane capacity to a vanagon?" I have had the same heater for 5 years and have used it...
Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 7 Apr 2007 08:19:16 -0700
...So your suggestion, burning the propane with the stove seems to be the better way, when compared with just releasing the propane into the...
Re: Fridge....should it stay on...YES!
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 25 May 2005 09:17:12 -0700
The propane fridge has stayed ON while driving in 8 out of 10 Westies I've driven so it can definitely work. perhaps check...
Propane vs CNG Was Propane fueled Vanagons?,
Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:20:00 -0600
I've been pondering the propane conversion for a while. I've always thought that two long skinny tanks running the length of the...
Re: Proer and bepane
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:59:47 -0600
> Now as to cooling beer by immersing it in liquid propane, ... there are > easier ways. Such as drinking it quickly under a strong negative...
Re: How to Locate Propane Leak (with a lighter?)
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
Tue, 29 May 2001 21:28:59 -0800
...How to Locate Propane Leak > I locate my propane leaks with a lit cigarette lighter. Once the leak is > located, the color of the...