Propane Tank Holder - Almost a disaster
There are probably many of you out there that – like us – carry around a small propane tank to use with our portable bar-b-que and Campfire-in-a-can. The question is … where do you store it when spac...
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Tachdriver wrote:
You could have used a fiber lock nut which would have prevented the nut from backing off but seems that you fixed it. Good thing that there was minimal damage.
But that would defeat the purpose of the wing nut....they used the wing nut because it was difficult to tighten any regular nut easily.
Personally, if it's really necessary to remove the tank to use it, then I'd redesign the holder. I wouldn't want the propane tank to be loose in any configuration and it sounds like you've simply tightened the theft cable so it won't reach the ground. That will prevent the tank from slamming on the ground but it won't prevent it from coming loose. Look at Lowe's or Home Depot in the hdwe section in those little drawers they have there. They should have a self locking plastic knob with a brass nut inside that might solve your issue. Another solution would be to drill a small hole in the screw portion, which would allow you to put the wing nut on then lock it in place with a locking pin. (see pics) Good luck and safe travels....Dennis
