As Box Van headed out from our Nite Camp, a lovely sunrise came into view!
The sunrise surprised me because I had not realized that our Nite Camp had been at such a high elevation.
9:11 am:
I was treated out to lunch yesterday by Reader Lisa at the City of El Cajon's Downtown Cafe.
Lisa and I talked for a couple of hours. She is a lovely person! Lisa is planning to RV. Perhaps in a tall van.
My fried fish and fries were scrumptious!
12:17 pm:
I'm Day Camped in the Home Depot lot in El Cajon. I've just returned from a shopping trip.
I bought brass fittings for the propane gas regulator hookup. All that I'll need to run that hookup into Box Van's interior is to buy black pipe [Home Depot does sell black pipe the size that I need].
Tomorrow I will drive to Amerigas in San Diego tomorrow morning to get the Manchester Propane Tank purged and filled.
2:39 pm:
The brass fitting that I Blogged to about at 12:17 pm does NOT appear to be right!!
The fittings are just a little bit too large in size. And for propane, using an improper fitting likely means an explosion and my death!!
Getting information about the:
6829 Manchester Tank Propane Tank ASME Permanent Mount Tank that I bought is like pulling a hen's teeth!
But getting that thread information now is my job #1.
3:20 pm:
I was outside looking at the output valve on my Manchester propane tank. That's when I noticed that there were some words on the top of the valve!
8:09 pm:
I'm staying tonite at Hotel 6. Last nite I was very uncomfortable because of the cold temperature.
Tomorrow my Manchester propane tank should be full. Then I may have some warmth by hooking up and igniting the Olympian Catalytic Heater inside Box Van!
Yayyyy! 😍
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Ahhh! Now I know who you are! 😍
George
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Hi George,
ReplyDeleteI know in Canada brass over the counter fittings are not propane rated. The propane fittings have 3 dots or a series of dots on the fittings. Also you may want to add a flexible rubber hose from the regulator outlet to the fixed black pipe. You could easily switch to a bbq cylinder should you run out of propane or a place who fills the style of tank you have. Your tank is filled by liters until liquid comes out the vent hole. Not all places fill these tanks. A bbq cylinder is filled by weight. Hope you are enjoying your new build.
Earl
Earl,
DeleteThank you for your input.
George
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I know Lisa!
ReplyDeleteDan,
DeleteIsn't Lisa a very nice lady?
George
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aw shucks :-)
DeleteAmerigas should have everything you need, if not go to a rv dealer. Please make sure this is done right.
ReplyDeleteSquire,
Delete"Please make sure this is done right."
Good advice!
George
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Once everything is right it will be just right filling MsTioga.
ReplyDeleteYes, Squire!
DeleteI believe that you are correct! 😎
George
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Hi George. I would advise having your "self installed " propane system professionally inspected. I m more then a little concerned when you're attempting to use the improper fittings.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.amerigas.com/amerigas-blog/2011/july/rv-propane-safety
Ray
Annapolis Md U.S.A
Hi Ray,
DeleteIt is not a "self installed" propane system.
I am purchasing parts which will be assembled by AmeriGas.
George
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