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Subject:LP Regulator Life Expectancy?
From:neil N
Date:Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:50:36 -0700

Hi all.

Finally ran out of LP. Thankfully dinner was made! LP tank rusty, but
looks "ok", and all works fine. (though tack welded tag partially
rusted through and falling off) Regardless, tank could likely be
preserved with wire wheel/paint. So....

PO's receipt from 2003 shows new "Rego" B23 (?) Integral Regulator,
POL, Sheet metal Vent protector, and 1/2 x 3/8 bushing. "Chicago" fill
valve and bleeder look original. Archives indicate that the Rego
regulator is likely larger than what I assume was a Marshall 260.
Lines look like they've been bent. (slight deformation at 90* turns
from T)

Assuming tank is worth saving, would it be unwise to reuse regulator
and fill/bleed valves? Or is it time to replace all the parts? If so,
hopefully the Rego is the same size as a Marshall 290.

Thanks for any direction.

Neil.

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