A question of filtering poor propane.
We've all seen posts over time about people with propane contamination problems. A lot of them report a black oily like gooey substance when they start working on their propane lines or appliances. ...
Forum Discussion
Trackrig wrote:
Is there a filtering system for propane beside the little filters for the Buddy Heaters?
Yes, This one. You install it right on the tank, before anything else. This is one of clones/variants of a well known Impco filter made for propane-operated industrial equipment like forklifts etc.
Little filters for Buddy are not much useful. Besides, - I don't have Buddy since am using more efficient cat heater - but the fittings on this Buddy filter appear to be heater-specific, not flare or MIP type.
Build-up of oil from propane does happen, and appliances like fridge or heater don't take it well. Using a rig for total less than 2 months a year, one may never experience a problem. Propane quality on this side of the border is (usually) good. Try going to Mexico and things become different. My heater is more sophisticated than open-flame Buddy, and I intend to keep it in a good shape.
