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Subject:Re: Disposable (?) propane cylinders
From:wb6otg
Date:Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:32:18 -0400

At one time you could buy legally refillable 14 oz cylinders.  I have seen a disposable cylinder with a leaky valve, so I don't think I would want to trust refilling on too many times.

Bill

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Hi all,
I use the Coleman Powercat in my westy (RVC) as well as a weber grill.  Both
use the disposable propane cylinders.

Once upon a time, I met a fellow who had been refilling the same set of
these for about 10 years, with no issues.  I am aware of the stiff federal
penalties for "transporting if refilled", but am wondering if there's really
a good reason for this, or if the gov't/Coleman is just pulling a CYA for
the occasional idiot who overfills and blows himself/herself up?

If this isn't a completely asinine thing to do, can anyone tell me:
1--what fittings, etc. would be needed to use a 5 or so lb. tank to refill
from
2--how to know when the cylinders are full

Thanks in advance,
bmc  :)

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