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Subject:Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
From:Neil N
Date:Thu, 23 Aug 2018 11:04:31 -0700

I'd assumed that a propane shop would transfer the fuel to another
tank, were that even possible. Maybe they too just vent gas to
atmosphere?

If I lived in a town with a really wide open area nearby, as a last
resort I *might* consider venting the fuel to atmosphere. But, I live
in a heavily treed property and am a "renter" so I'm sure that as soon
as the landlord or neighbour smelled propane, there would be a "to
do".

I don't like attention.   ;^)

Neil.

On 8/23/18, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> It would be better for the planet and safer to burn the propane than to
> vent it.  Propane is heavier than air and can follow the ground to an
> ignition source or "pool" in low spots some distance from where it is
> released.  open the windows and doors to let the heat out and run the
> stove.
> Edward
>
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 7:50 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

>> Haven't found anyone up here that does propane system repairs but at
>> minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the
>> tank.
>>

--
Neil n

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