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11-25-2007, 04:17 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
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M.O.C. #7560
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Non steel propane tank
Anyone ever seen or used these?
Lite Cylinder Company's Composite LP gas Bottle/Tank, 20 lb, Beechnut Color
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Lightweight Propane Bottle, 7 gal./20 lb, Beechnut Color
30% Lighter than Steel
Corrosion Free
Viewable propane level
Pre-purged, ready-to-fill
Stay-beautiful, go-with-everything Beechnut color casing
See the level of propane/LP in your tank! Just a quick glance at the bottle and you'll know your remaining fuel level. The Lite Cylinder propane bottle is translucent fiberglass with a protective outer casing. This composite cylinder is about 30% lighter than a steel propane bottle--much easier to handle. And, because it doesn't corrode like steel, it virtually lasts a lifetime. This convenient size, 20 lb./7 gal., fits in the same space as the steel version and hooks up the same way. Many uses include: propane grills, propane heaters, camping trailers and RV's (straight out replacement for 20 lb. or 30 lb. bottles). Just think of it: you'll always know how much LP gas you have, it's lightweight, safe, and easy to handle, and it will outlast your equipment!
Safer than steel? Yes! Safety and fire officials love this product. Under a controlled fire test, this bottle slowly releases its contents and then burns to empty in about 16 hours--no explosion! Approved by the DOT special permit #13957.
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11-25-2007, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
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The links aren't working, but this is interesting.
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11-25-2007, 05:07 PM
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Site Team
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Ozzie, Came from rvsupplywarehouse.com and I think it was in the Grills and Stove section! They are not cheap but at least you can see how much propane you have!
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11-25-2007, 10:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
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M.O.C. #311
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Here is the link.
I thought our 30 lb tanks were 7 gallons. Thinking about it I guess 30% from 30lb is 9lb so 20 lb and 7 gal still comes out correct.
Thanks,
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11-25-2007, 11:21 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Clearwater
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M.O.C. #420
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11-25-2007, 11:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by H. John Kohl
Here is the link.
I thought our 30 lb tanks were 7 gallons. Thinking about it I guess 30% from 30lb is 9lb so 20 lb and 7 gal still comes out correct.
Thanks,
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I think you are right John.
Take a look at pplmotorhomes.com description of the 20 and 30# steel tanks.
BTW- Here's the New SureFlame 20# tank with gage.
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11-26-2007, 03:51 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Casa Grande
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Those see thru composite tanks are nice. I just wonder how much hassle one would get when trying to have one refilled. After many years of dealing with some of these folks that do the refilling I'm sure I would get the response that it must be steel in order for them to refill. A little costly but sure enough accurate way of checking your levels. I just wait for mine to run out now, then disconnect and have refilled. I do do one at a time, but still a hassle......
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11-26-2007, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
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If memory serves me correctly the capacity of the tanks is figured at 100% full. We have a 500 gallon tank at home, but the most they ever pump even in very cold times is 80% which equals 400 gallons. 80% of 7 is 5.6 gallons which is the usable gas that will fit in that bottle. Most gas places usually will pump 80% if you ask them. Some will only do 75%. Now I have been told that 30# bottles hold about 7.6 gallons so that would make the 30# bottles about 9.6 gallons at 100# full... Dave and Betsy
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11-26-2007, 05:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
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M.O.C. #311
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I thought about the filling issue and would want to carry a copy of the DOT certificate to answer that question.
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11-26-2007, 12:05 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Leona
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I like the idea very much, but don't like the price. We have discussed weight, but what about dimensions? Will the composites fit into the exact same brackets as the steel?
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11-26-2007, 04:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
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M.O.C. #5140
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11-27-2007, 06:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Asheville
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #1967
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Clear Fiberglass 33-Lb Propane Cylinder Tank
33-Lb. Liquid Propane Gas Tank for forklifts and other LPG carbureted engines. (not to be used for barbecues or any burner type application)
$274.50
Buy Now
Any burner type application???
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