Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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I found a trashed propane barbeque. I mean, it looked like someone had taken a sledge hammer to it.
I salvaged one bottle from it, and the "Panel" from the front. This panel had the regulator, sparker, and burner control valves on it.
This first picture is the propane tank. It does not have the new valve on it, so can't be used for propane anymore. It would cost 40 dollars to have the valve replaced. A whole new tank costs about 27 dollars...
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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Ok, this is the panel that holds the regulator and all.
The part that I circled is the only part that I need.
It screws off of the regulator body just as pretty as you please.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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This is the nipple, exactly as it came off of the regulator.
You can see that the hole in the center is very small.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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I used a 5/16 inch drill bit to drill the hole out.
Before I was finished, I also replaced that rubber O-ring.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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This picture shows the parts all together.
To the left of the green line are the parts needed for the connection to the propane tank.
The tank nipple, and a quick-disconnect.
The nipple threads straight into the quick disconnect. All standard fittings.
The quick disconnect, and the other two parts on the right side of the line, altogether cost $1.80 US.
The parts on the right side of the line will make up the nipple that will be used to fill the tank.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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This is the previous 4 parts assembled.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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Now this is an old tire filler that I had. I think I bought it for about 5 bucks at Harbor Freight.
The seperate, brass part is what was originaly on the end of the hose.
I took that off, and put a quick disconnect on that hose.
Then I screwed a male quick fitting into a clip-on type tire filler. Now, I can clip that onto the tire stem, and let go. Using only the regulator handle to fill the tire.
Much more better on this tired old back and knees.
The other advantage, is that I can quickly change to other fittings.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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This is the hose with the clip on filler removed, and the double male nipple that I made, laying beside it. The double male fitting will be used only when filling the tank.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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This is how it is all hooked up when it is time to fill the tank.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Loc: The great NorthWet
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And this is how it is all hooked up when the tank is being used to fill a flat tire.
Propane tanks are rated to hold a minimum of 300 pounds of pressure. The most I have ever seen a compressor set at, is 150 pounds. This is perfectly safe.
I can also set this up, using a "T" fitting at the tank nipple, along with a filler stem, so that I can fill the tank at the local filling station as well.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
Posts: 630
Loc: Australia
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Luka, how did you get the photos on the message page, is this exclusive to you? or have I missed something.
Cheers John
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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Follow these steps exactly...
1. Make your post. Attach your pic. As usual.
2. When your post is made, open the attatchment in a separate window.
3. Once you can see the picture in the separate window, go to the url box above, and copy the url from there.
4. Come back to your post and choose to edit it.
5. Once the post is open in the edit box, put your cursor at the bottom of the box, and then hit enter a couple times, to create a couple of blank lines.
6. Now scroll down to below the edit box. You'll find an area called "Instant UBB code". In that area is a link called "Image". Click on that link.
7. A window should open with a blank field. RIGHT click in that field and choose "Paste".
8. Click "ok".
9. Hit the continue button. Your post should be made, and the pic should show up automaticaly.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Compton
Reged: Jan 02 2003
Posts: 196
Loc: northern Wisconsin
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Thanks Luka. Like John, I was wondering how you did that.
Great idea for the propane tank.
Later.
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Matty
Lookin' at the big Lake
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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test
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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bobl
Reged: Apr 29 2002
Posts: 176
Loc: Ma
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Luka,
part of the tip is missing, going from a tank that held propane to one holding air. don't want to have propane in the tank when you want to use air
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bobl
Volo, non valeo
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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Very true.
But mostly because it is an explosive mixture. The propane apprently will not hurt your tires if you use this to fill a low tire.
I took my advice on cleaning out the tank, from Art Brockschmidt. (Junkhound at BT)
Turn the tank upside down and open the valve. (Empty the tank normally, first.)
Leave that way for a day or so.
Fill the tank with water. Leave it that way for a day or two.
Turn it upside down once again, let it drain, and then let it sit for a few days to a week, upside down, and with the valve open.
After that, it should be ready to use.
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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Luka
Reged: Apr 25 2002
Posts: 1387
Loc: The great NorthWet
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I made an improvement on the fitting today.
I put a tee fitting between the propane nipple, and the quick connect.
Then I put a schraeder valve in the side leg of the tee.
Now I can fill the tank at the filling station, or at home, or wherever...
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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. ~Samuel Johnson
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