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flatbedder

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Jan 20, 2011
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Well, I am going to start right and post a hello in the Roll Call. 

I went to the local propane shop to inquire about an old tank that I might be able to use as a new smoker project and the guy told me that the scenting agent that is used in propane gas would have permeated the metal and would make the food taste like propane.  I cannot believe that everybody that uses old propane tanks had that problem.  I just figured that guy didn't know what he was talking about.

This is going to be my first smoker so I am in the research phase.  Is there really a problem with the propane scenting agents?  Should I try to find an old compressor tank instead?  I see lots of pics of converted propane tanks so unless there is a special preparation process, I think it is ok.

Anyway, I love this board. Thanks.
 
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Welcome to smf glad to have ya.I have seen my tanks on here that are built from old propane tanks.So i would think it would be ok maybe some type of soak will be in order? I'm sure someone who has the anwser will be along to help ya! goos luck with your build.remember we love pictures!!!!
 
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Welcome to SMF. A lot of guys build their smokers out of old propane tanks. I'm sure one will be along shortly to give you the answers your looking for.
 
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 The guy probably doesn't know about the process used to make on of these tanks ready to cook on.

 First and most important is to make sure that it's empty. Then you fill it w/ water and i mean till it over flows. Let that sit over night. then empty the water and it should be ready to start laying out and making cuts. At some time during the process it needs to be burnt out  which will remove any impurities.

 Check w/ someone who has done this build and they can tell you at what point to burn it.
 
 

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Welcome to SMF - you are going to find a lot of folks that have done tank conversions - just use the search box at the top and it will take you to the info
 
Thanks for everyone's welcome and input.  I am scouting for a good tank.  If anyone knows of a good tank for a good price in Northern Utah, let me know.
 
 Welcome to the SMF, and thanks for the introduction. It's all good my friend.
 
flatbedder, a hardy welcome to ya from a fellow Utahn.  Be sure to check out the build forums for some ideas. As for the smell, some here have added Dawn dish soap during the fill and then they'll slosh it back and forth. Another had the tank on a trailer and pulled the trailer around town with their truck. The stop and go action of the truck did the sloshing for him.

Good luck on the build.
 
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