Freezing propane tanks
A few years ago on a weekend trip during the winter my propane tank froze up and was useless is there any way to prevent freeze up.
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We have that issue with the baby 1 lb. disposable cylinders used for the camp stove and for the Little Red Campfire. I searched online and the artists that use propane forges have this issue with the large tanks. Too high a flow...
Anyway they put the tank in a bucket of water. Warm is better, but even room temp. water will help prevent the freezing. So it's a easy fix for my small tank. Of course I could always buy the "T" and run the small appliances off the 20 lb. in the TC. That would fix the problem as well.
They also make 12 v. heating pads for a car battery. Might work.
120 v. heated pad for a baby bottle or for a diaper wipe container. Might work.
Small stick on heating pads for aquariums or reptile houses. Might work.
Try all the "heating" suggestions at your own risk b/c I'm not sure how hot would be too hot! BOOM!
I'd say water would thaw it safely and the best.
Anyway they put the tank in a bucket of water. Warm is better, but even room temp. water will help prevent the freezing. So it's a easy fix for my small tank. Of course I could always buy the "T" and run the small appliances off the 20 lb. in the TC. That would fix the problem as well.
They also make 12 v. heating pads for a car battery. Might work.
120 v. heated pad for a baby bottle or for a diaper wipe container. Might work.
Small stick on heating pads for aquariums or reptile houses. Might work.
Try all the "heating" suggestions at your own risk b/c I'm not sure how hot would be too hot! BOOM!
I'd say water would thaw it safely and the best.
