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Re: 2nd propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:31:42 -0800
Mark, I've also been told that you can not install a 2nd propane regulater down stream from the primary propane regulator. So I...
How to diagnose a propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 18:39:33 -0700
Fellow listees with a Westy and propane experience.... I am trying to diagnose if I need a new regulator or not on my Westy...
Re: Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:20:32 -0700
RE: Propane Regulator Repair Any RV shop that does propane work should be able to replace the regulator.
Re: Replacing copper propane lines
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:14:54 +0000
...Ed <fasteddy64@YAHOO.COM> > It is very common to use propane appliances indoors. We had a propane stove in > the home I grew up...
Freezing Propane
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 May 1996 15:38:30 -0600
dave - - propane won't freeze this side of cryogenic temperatures. But getting water vapor into a propane system is easy to do. It usually...
propane tank question
Historical mailing list - Dean S
Fri, 11 Apr 2014 08:41:16 -0400
I have taken the old rusty propane tank off our 85 GL Westy. The question I pose is it possible to install a regulator...
Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 22:50:46 -0600
...Most people think diesel and WVO, but in Canada and parts of Europe propane can make sense. I converted a Vanagon to propane a...
Re: Propane Tank, Overfill - what happens?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 30 May 2001 21:54:22 -0400
...What exactly happens if there is too much > propane pumped into the propane tank? > Where does it go? > Does it escape through the vent...
propane tank re-certification
Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 23:50:32 -0600
Hello all, A few questions about the propane tank on my poop brown 86 Westi. #1: In Canada do you have to get the...
Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:24:24 -0500
...Until the propane is almost all the way gone (no liquid left), the pressure is directly related to temperature, and has almost nothing to...
Re: propane leak?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 12:42:36 -0400
...I believe fire departments use something like that when investigating propane leaks. On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 09:32 PM, Mike Collum wrote...
Re: Propane fueled Vanagons??
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:32:56 -0700
Its also very popular in australia, where you see lots of cabs with 600000kms on the clock on propane. I owned a landcruiser dual...
Westie Propane Gauge?
Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
19 Dec 1995 08:45:29 U
Westie Propane Gauge? Has anyone figured out a good gauge system for determining how much propane is in the tank? Kirk out 88 Westy...
Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 16 May 2005 09:46:11 -0500
...Besides the BBQ propane tank, you'll need to spend another $2900.00 for a propane UL, OSHA, EPA approved pump to do the...
Propane Duration
Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:54:17 -0600
Ger., When we are on the road, we figure that we have seven to ten days propane using the Dometic fridge continuously and only...
Propane
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:19:44 -0700
Has anyone found a larger propane tank for the stock location? Or another logical location to attach/carry additional propane without losing storage space...
Re: Water content of propane exhaust (as Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.))
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:28:23 -0500
...I adapted a calculation starting with 96g of propane, not 454g as I stated in my post. I guess that's what happens sometimes...
Re: 85 Westy Al Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Thu, 25 Mar 1999 06:45:26 -0500
IF your tank is original, THEN your propane man is wack; the Westy propane tank is made of steel. Smack a magnet on it...
Re: Replacing copper propane lines
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:44:00 -0400
At 10:05 AM 8/30/2008 -0400, Mike wrote: > Since when is it a good idea to operate any propane appliance 'indoors'? > I...
Propane problems
Historical mailing list - John Houser
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 18:28:41 EDT
Volks, Yesterday, I went to fill my propane tank. First, the guy put 3.4 gallons in the tank. Then when he tried to...
Re: Propane Fill Tips?
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:09:33 -0500
...I now carry in the van, a propane extension fitting which I had a local propane dealer make for me. This has come in...
fill valve broken, not propane regulator valve
Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
Thu, 4 Jul 2002 22:27:14 -0300
...propane regulator valve > Hi Volks, > > Went to Canadian Tire tonight to fill up the propane tank. I guess one of > the regulator's seals...
Re: Automotive propane in the US
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:16:23 -0500
...Most have had the propane systems removed. Propane is readily available if you are willing to look for it and don't tell the...
Re: More Propane
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:51:31 -0700
...http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/propane-1.jpg http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/propane-2.jpg http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/propane-3.jpg...
Re: Never ending propane supply
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:04:59 -0800
...How Long On a Tank of Propane A few years ago, just to find out, I left the Dometic fridge running when I came...
Re: propane question
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:59:02 -0700
Bob, I imagine you could splice a T into the copper propane lines that would allow you to hook up a portable propane tank...
Re: Propane power...anyone know about that?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:07:32 -0400
...When I get propane for my motor home while traveling I am usually required to sign an "affidavit" that the propane is not being...
Re: On Board Propane used outside
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:43:09 -0700
sounds like you want to run a stove that normally takes a green screw-on bottle of propane. ( not addressing the idea of changing...
Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:38:01 -0800
Totally agree that propane is bad news on so many levels. I have read up on some high end camper units that completely eliminate...
Re: Propane tank
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:21:14 -0700
...Propane tank Thanks Stuart, I believe this is what I got http:// <http://www.protanksupply.com/propane-cylinder-valves_detail.asp?ID=6025> www...
Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 15:54:40 -0700
...Indeed on http://www.propane.ca/en/about-propane/safety they divide applications into propane vehicles and propane cylinders. A bit more reading on...
Re: Propane fueled Vanagons??
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:34:08 -0400
...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/propane/propane.htm Chris On 9/18/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Somewhere way back...
Propane leak
Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 13:06:10 -0600 (MDT)
...When I try to use the propane to power the fridge propane leaks out of the grey metal piece down by the propane tank...
Fridge Propane Mode No Start
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:13:09 -0500
For those times when the fridge is difficult to start in propane mode, previous postings in the archives recommend operating the fridge in DC...
Re: driving and fridge
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 12 May 2000 19:51:05 -0700
I think that once > you've accepted the risk of carrying the propane around you needn't worry about operating the fridge... [while driving...
REGO smaller propane regulator?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:03:38 -0700
Does anyone know if REGO 2 stage propane compact regulators work in the US? http://www.rego-europe.de/1/pdf.html?pages=14...
Re: advice on new propane tank
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:34:36 +0000
Karl, We are in agreement about this being a bad place to store propane. Never would store it there but it works good for...
Re: Forcing a rusty propane tank knob
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 29 Jan 2005 22:59:00 -0600
...Forcing a rusty propane tank knob Hello, I have a rusty old propane tank on my 88' Westy. It is bad enough that I...
Re: More Propane
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:29:57 -0400
...More Propane > > Here are some pics of a Euro Westy with the propane tank located inside the > van. This is a fairly common install...
re. MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Sat, 25 May 2002 18:28:37 -0600
...I've seen a dual fuel (propane/gasoline) 2wd westfalia with all the propane tanks under the van. There were at least 4 tanks...
Re: Propane Tank Gauge
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:53:10 -0700
Hi all, Surprised there isn't more response about the propane gauge, because a working propane gauge would be the greatest thing to have...
Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 4 Jul 2013 12:43:32 -0500
...http://www.ontarioparks.com/learntocamp/online_gear.html http://ontarioparks.com/english/index.html "What to do with Empty Propane Tanks and Cylinders? ________________________________ From...
Re: Propane leak / where to service
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 18 Sep 1997 00:28:09 -0400
> When I turn on the master knob at my propane tank I can smell propane and it's quite strong. I've tried > spraying...
Checking Propane level
Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:12:06 -0700
Hi Folks, Any way to check the propane level? Any kind of meter or indicator for the propane tank? Thanks -- Rich Durant 86 Westfalia...
Re: Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 05:49:06 -0700
Keep hearing about propane being so explosive. Guess a lot of you have not been through one of those fire department presentations on safety...
Re: 87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:42:46 -0600
All you wanted to know about propane--and more: http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/PropaneFacts.html Nominal capacity of the original Westy tank is...
Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:11:33 -0800
...apologies to the estate of Richard Feynmann http://www.propanecarbs.com/propane.html
Re: Vanagon Propane Tank Rated Size
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:46:46 -0600
Dave, you need to find a different propane vendor-My vendor often times only puts .5 or less gallons in my tank & charges accordingly...
wanted: propane tank fill valve
Historical mailing list - Mike Bauermeister
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:45:26 -0500
I went to have my propane tank filled today on my '89 westy and ended up spending most of the afternoon at my local...
Re: Automotive propane in the US
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:27:17 -0800
Yeah, but I think there are places where you can buy propane cheaper... that what they sell at gas stations is priced higher cause...
On Board Propane used outside
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:52:48 -0400
...They do have a conversion to run Propane in this stove. I still have the stove in the 85 Westy. Propane is fine and...
Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:47:06 -0400
There is no safety problem carrying loose propane tanks as long as they are constrained and only b/c they can do some damage...
Re: Installing Propane Heater / Adding extra propane capacity
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Oct 2001 23:35:25 -0400
I don't know exactly which quick disconnects you are looking at but most are designed for the high pressure side of a propane...
Re: camping accessories?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 00:42:00 -0600
"How do you remember to put the cap on the sink drain & turn off the propane valve before driving off?" Mine has an 18...
Re: Location for Propane Alarm
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:18:44 +0000
...Location for Propane Alarm > > > > From what I've read, since Propane is heavier than air, the device should be > mounted near the appliance and...
Re: Propane tank endurance
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:47:45 -0500
It sounds like the fridge is by far the largest user of propane. I use my propane just for cooking (since my fridge is...
Re: Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:22:06 -0800
You can hook a hose up to the main propane tank to fuel a lamp or stove. one way would be to add a...
Re: Fire extinguisher , Now CO and Propane Alarms
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 24 May 2005 12:03:40 -0700
...With a van-full of propane, this is what we call a "detonator". If you want to trigger something off a propane detector, use...
Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:26:20 -0400
...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: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG / propane
Historical mailing list - Gary
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:03:44 -0600
...Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane >----- Original Message ----- >Subject: Re: [Syncro] duel fuel, gas or LPG/propane > >I finally got around to...