Comments on: Transparent Propane Cylinder. http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:30:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Steve http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-418040 Steve Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:41:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-418040 These tanks are safer then metal tanks. Metal tends to explode where as these tanks just melt. These tanks are safer then metal tanks. Metal tends to explode where as these tanks just melt.

]]> By: adib http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-370552 adib Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:42:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-370552 what's the cheapest and reliable propane tank level meters? thanks what’s the cheapest and reliable propane tank level meters? thanks

]]> By: jman http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-265275 jman Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:42:02 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-265275 for the best info. and safety contact your local propane if one is in your location. as for a pressure guage einstien it will show pressure as long there is gas in the tank it will not drop pressure as the fuel level get lower the gas which is store as a liquid flucuates in pressure whith temperature changes one cup will have the same pressure as one gallon basic science 101 for the best info. and safety contact your local propane if one is in your location. as for a pressure guage einstien it will show pressure as long there is gas in the tank it will not drop pressure as the fuel level get lower the gas which is store as a liquid flucuates in pressure whith temperature changes one cup will have the same pressure as one gallon basic science 101

]]> By: dizzy http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-181883 dizzy Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:41:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-181883 I'm thinking of getting a moving truck that runs on propane. I've never really heard of trucks running on propane until now. How practical is it to own and operate one? Fuel costs, finding refill stations, engine repairs, etc? Thanks of your help I’m thinking of getting a moving truck that runs on propane. I’ve never really heard of trucks running on propane until now. How practical is it to own and operate one? Fuel costs, finding refill stations, engine repairs, etc?

Thanks of your help

]]> By: Keith http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-142760 Keith Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:20:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-142760 All of our aircraft tugs use this tank. All of our aircraft tugs use this tank.

]]> By: Mike http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-58410 Mike Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:21:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-58410 Just go buy one of those propane tank level meters that you can screw into the nozzle. They are about $10 and worth every penny. However, the clear tank is pretty cool. ;) Just go buy one of those propane tank level meters that you can screw into the nozzle. They are about $10 and worth every penny. However, the clear tank is pretty cool. ;)

]]> By: mitch http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-28626 mitch Wed, 02 Aug 2006 19:02:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-28626 I need a steady supply of refillable propane cylinders approximatly 13" high and 4.5-5" diameter. DOT 4BA 260. Does anyone know where I can find them? Preferably domestic but at this point foreign will do. I need a steady supply of refillable propane cylinders approximatly 13″ high and 4.5-5″ diameter. DOT 4BA 260. Does anyone know where I can find them? Preferably domestic but at this point foreign will do.

]]> By: djbumrush http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25353 djbumrush Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:17:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25353 david, Yeah, 50 miles to refuel a tank is much more convenient than the local hardware store, I love driving 100 miles round trip for propane, I have nothing better to do with my day. david,
Yeah, 50 miles to refuel a tank is much more convenient than the local hardware store, I love driving 100 miles round trip for propane, I have nothing better to do with my day.

]]> By: Doogie http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25313 Doogie Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:47:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25313 To the goof who said: "his has been available in the U.S. for a long time too." uhh ... dumbass ... did you even go to the litecylinder website? These started production in March .. hardly a long time ago. Think before you type. To the goof who said:

“his has been available in the U.S. for a long time too.”

uhh … dumbass … did you even go to the litecylinder website? These started production in March .. hardly a long time ago. Think before you type.

]]> By: david http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25312 david Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:15:03 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25312 to JimC, Most people DO live near places that "cater to RV's." I own an RV, and travel all over the country. I'm never more than 50 miles from an RV park or service center of some sort. Recently, I just drove 7500 miles in just over 6 weeks, going from Georgia to Montana and back. No problem AT ALL in finding RV support, including refilling stations. to JimC,
Most people DO live near places that “cater to RV’s.” I own an RV, and travel all over the country. I’m never more than 50 miles from an RV park or service center of some sort. Recently, I just drove 7500 miles in just over 6 weeks, going from Georgia to Montana and back. No problem AT ALL in finding RV support, including refilling stations.

]]> By: Bobo http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25309 Bobo Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:48:21 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25309 Anyone who has ever used an in-line guage will tell you that it generally trips the regulator, espcially if you have a high BTU appliance. I had one on my grill and it completely screwed up the flow. Anyone who has ever used an in-line guage will tell you that it generally trips the regulator, espcially if you have a high BTU appliance. I had one on my grill and it completely screwed up the flow.

]]> By: Pat http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25305 Pat Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:08:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25305 Barb: Tell me more about this farting. Barb:

Tell me more about this farting.

]]> By: Willy http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25304 Willy Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:07:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25304 @JimC Most people don't live near somewhere that caters to RV's. At least not people that use the intarweb. @JimC
Most people don’t live near somewhere that caters to RV’s. At least not people that use the intarweb.

]]> By: Nitin http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25299 Nitin Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:09:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25299 can't get away with the felling that that the transperent wall may crack and leak... I know .. I know it is extensively tested, but still.. as always feeling safe matters more thatn actually being safe ;-) can’t get away with the felling that that the transperent wall may crack and leak… I know .. I know it is extensively tested, but still.. as always feeling safe matters more thatn actually being safe ;-)

]]> By: JimC http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25298 JimC Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:32:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25298 Sinistar, Any place that caters to RV's should have a tank refill setup. Here in my town (in Indiana), the local U-Haul office has just such a station. Sinistar,
Any place that caters to RV’s should have a tank refill setup. Here in my town (in Indiana), the local U-Haul office has just such a station.

]]> By: Sinistar http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25295 Sinistar Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:58:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25295 Ok, but finding a place where you can "fill your own" tank is near impossible these days. Nothing like taking this baby in for the tank exchange and the local gas station. Ok, but finding a place where you can “fill your own” tank is near impossible these days. Nothing like taking this baby in for the tank exchange and the local gas station.

]]> By: coreyo http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25294 coreyo Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:47:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25294 screw off european elitists-- this has been available in the U.S. for a long time too. people here just didn't know, apparently. screw off european elitists–
this has been available in the U.S. for a long time too. people here just didn’t know, apparently.

]]> By: kk http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25276 kk Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:13:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25276 Good morning America, how are you? *Yawn* Available in Europe since years ... Good morning America, how are you? *Yawn* Available in Europe since years …

]]> By: tuk tuk rider http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25275 tuk tuk rider Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:26:18 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25275 ever heard of a pressure guage, Einstein? ever heard of a pressure guage, Einstein?

]]> By: Barb http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25259 Barb Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:57:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25259 I can't stop farting! I can’t stop farting!

]]> By: Robert http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25257 Robert Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:27:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25257 Already in use for years in France. http://viseo.butagaz.fr/ Already in use for years in France.
http://viseo.butagaz.fr/

]]> By: anon http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25255 anon Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:14:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25255 Cool tank.. but another option is to just weight it. Cool tank.. but another option is to just weight it.

]]> By: Rimshot05 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25252 Rimshot05 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:59:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25252 Ya know they make in-line fuel gages for propane tanks also. May not be a clear tank but same result. Try flameking.com Ya know they make in-line fuel gages for propane tanks also. May not be a clear tank but same result. Try flameking.com

]]> By: Tony C http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25240 Tony C Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:23:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25240 Great idea, but YIKES! They're $100 a pop! O.o (http://www.tarantin.com) Great idea, but YIKES! They’re $100 a pop! O.o
(http://www.tarantin.com)

]]> By: Chris Meisenzahl http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25236 Chris Meisenzahl Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:55:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2006/07/13/transparent-propane-cylinder/#comment-25236 Great idea! I've wondered for years why these weren't available. Chris http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ Great idea! I’ve wondered for years why these weren’t available.

Chris
http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/

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