[Stoves] Extended use of TLUDs Re: [biochar] Used Tractors ...biochar on homestead

David G. LeVine dlevine at speakeasy.net
Wed Oct 24 17:10:20 CDT 2012


On 10/23/2012 01:21 AM, Su Ba wrote:
> I was just given some discarded propane tanks of various sizes. I plan 
> to have a friend, who is welder, cut them up and see what we can come 
> up with for a stove. My requirements for a stove is that it has to be 
> easy for me to use, cost not too much, and last longer than they do now.
>
> ...Su Ba
Warning:  Propane tanks can explode or flare if cut without fully 
emptying them.  It is wise to open the valve for a week or two in hot, 
bright sunlight, or fill the tank with non-flammable gasses (CO2, Argon, 
etc.) to prevent such problems for the first cut. Remove the valves, if 
you can.

Dave  8{)

-- 

/"The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look 
at the men he has around him."/
Niccolo Machiavelli

/
NOTE TO ALL:


When forwarding emails, please use only "Blind Carbon Copy" or "Bcc" for 
all recipients. Please "delete" or "highlight & cut" any forwarding 
history which includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and 
others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the 
world! Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses 
and viruses from being propagated. /

THANK YOU!
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.bioenergylists.org/pipermail/stoves_lists.bioenergylists.org/attachments/20121024/9799f91f/attachment.html>


More information about the Stoves mailing list