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bsmeaton · 02-01-2008, 07:09 AM

I think I would wait till he gets it UL listed and approved by the NPGA

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Other than the obvious risk resulting from a direct short in the heat cord that starts the wrap on fire expanding the fuel causing fuel venting that further aggravates the fire that propagates into the upper level and basement area that burns the trailer to the ground, all within 270 seconds........ there is probably low risk of a direct short having sufficient heat to penetrate the tank or cause a fire leading to BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion)

. Therefore, it most likely would burn rather than blow up.

The battery blanket might serve better as it wouldn't get as hot.

If you try area heat, DO NOT enclose those spaces. The open floor is a huge safety system for on board LPG!

I think I would go directly to the propane industry and find out how they do it, or if they even see the problem.

02-01-2008, 07:09 AM	#3
bsmeaton Montana Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lone Tree Posts: 5,615 M.O.C. #6109	I think I would wait till he gets it UL listed and approved by the NPGA . Other than the obvious risk resulting from a direct short in the heat cord that starts the wrap on fire expanding the fuel causing fuel venting that further aggravates the fire that propagates into the upper level and basement area that burns the trailer to the ground, all within 270 seconds........ there is probably low risk of a direct short having sufficient heat to penetrate the tank or cause a fire leading to BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) . Therefore, it most likely would burn rather than blow up. The battery blanket might serve better as it wouldn't get as hot. If you try area heat, DO NOT enclose those spaces. The open floor is a huge safety system for on board LPG! I think I would go directly to the propane industry and find out how they do it, or if they even see the problem.