A Small Confession

[ribwizzard]

 

[ribwizzard]

I was looking at a welding forum that had a big discussion on this topic. All the "welders" on there were freaking out answering ones guys question on how to do this properly.  Sounded like a bunch of union guys... taking about using gas detectors and , plumbing argon into the tank, getting saftey officer to sign off before welding.

I dont think you will ever get anyone to certify a proper proceedure for cutting into a propane tank, ... but in the real world we all know that its done all the time and there are 1000 times more succesful stories than accidents that happen.

 

[arnie]

I was looking at a welding forum that had a big discussion on this topic. All the "welders" on there were freaking out answering ones guys question on how to do this properly.  Sounded like a bunch of union guys... taking about using gas detectors and , plumbing argon into the tank, getting saftey officer to sign off before welding.

I dont think you will ever get anyone to certify a proper proceedure for cutting into a propane tank, ... but in the real world we all know that its done all the time and there are 1000 times more succesful stories than accidents that happen.

 That usually makes the 10001 person feel better said no one ever

Always better to be safe than sorry. Your life may depend on it

 

[jabbo]

I agree 100%, Ribwizzard.  But like my brother said, there is an actual certified procedure that has been approved.  I outlined the basics of it in my previous post.  You are also right in the fact that it is way over kill.  I was at the college yesterday talking to some of the engineer nerds and they all agree that there is absolutely no way a tank can explode if it is full of water.  The only bad scenario is that there may be to much gas in the air when you start to cut and it ignites a fireball.  That could be very bad but avoidable if you give the area time to air out.  This is where waiting a few days after filling it with water comes in.  It all comes down to a little education and a little more common sense.  And if you are scared, like I was, just get someone else to do it for you.

 

[ribwizzard]

The Wright Brothers would have never left the ground if all they let the "what ifs" to take control of them. Key is to be smart enough to understand the risks and engineer them out !!!   This holds true to all aspects of life.

 

[roller]

Thank You for your service for our country !

 

[jabbo]

Roller, no need to thank me.  I was just doing my job.  Somebody had to do it and just figured if anyone was going to do it for my family, it should be me.  

 

[frosty]

Thank You for your service for our country !

I agree that overkill is a pain, but leaving the valves off for a couple of days, along with the soapy water treatment should do the trick,  It will be a grat build, and be sure to send lots of photos to show the rest of us your excellent results.

Should be agreat to watch.

Go get 'em Jabbo! 

 

[jabbo]

Frosty, you can count on a ton of photos.  I have experienced a slight delay in the project, though.  As soon as I can get started I will let everyone know and promise to document every step of the way.