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Propane () is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel in domestic and industrial applications and in low-emissions public transportation. Discovered in 1857 by the French chemist Marcellin Berthelot, it became commercially available in the US by 1911. Propane is one of a group of liquefied petroleum gases (LP gases). The others include butane, propylene, butadiene, butylene, isobutylene, and mixtures thereof. Propane has a lower energy density but burns more cleanly than gasoline and coal.Propane gas has become a popular choice for barbecues and portable stoves because its low boiling point makes it vaporize as soon as it is released from its pressurized container. Propane powers buses, forklifts, taxis, outboard boat motors, and ice resurfacing machines and is used for heat and cooking in recreational vehicles and campers.

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    Dangerous Plaque Heater

    We have a situation on our allotment where we have a large propane tank (free standing) inside a portacabin (not chained) connected to a plaque heater (outdated flexible hose) which is laid on its back (on the carpet) to serve as a burner to boil water for tea and to heat the portacabin. What...
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    Can a Propane Manual Change-Over Regulator Kit Be Used For Butane

    Can a Propane Manual Change over Regulator Kit be adapted to switch between regular Butane Gas cooker cylinders? Naturally, the correct/matching Butane fittings and hoses will be attached. I'm just wondering if there are pressure differences between Propane & Butane cylinders that could cause...
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    EN417 to 1" UNEF Propane Convertor?

    I bought a torch a few years ago that uses EN417 butane/propane cylinders. As someone who only uses a torch now and again, the torch has been fine on smaller copper pipe but struggles on 22mm, especially in the cold. I have seen an adaptor by Monument (437a) which I think should allow me to...
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    How do I connect these items?

    I have an 11kg Alugas refillable gas bottle that I want to connect to a HeatSource propane heater and a Primus Tupike camping stove. I have never used any type of gas bottle before so have no idea what conncetors/valves/pipes/regulators to use. All these items will be fitted in a camper van. Ive...
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    Help with propane torch please.

    Hi everyone, I'm retired, thank the God's, so now my time is filled with hobby work and avoiding real work at all costs :D I recently got into small steam engines and managed ok for a while with my Mapp gas torch, but anything other than "really small" is a pain to silver solder, so I bought a...
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    Dizziness after using Propane Blow Torch

    Hello, I'm a DIYer and I recently bought a blow torch. The torch bit is a "Gas Torch Auto Ignition Gas Soldering Brazing Piezo Blow Lamp QP8088H", the gas bottle I'm using is "ROTHENBERGER DISPOSABLE PROPANE GAS CYLINDER 400G" from Screwfix. The torch ignites well, I adjust the flame to make...
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    2 mapp bottles vs large propane bottle

    does anyone have a view. I need to solder a couple of 54mm joints on copper. Ive done his before with 2 people, each with a mapp bottle but it still takes a time. Would it be quicker if i used a large propane bottle, hose and torch my thinking is that a larger area would get heated. thanks Eddie
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    hall of Shame Photos

    I have just spent the most enjoyable 2 hours this afternoon. I have never laughed so much for ages looking at the photos. I have got as far as Page 80 and intend to go to the end; it is going to be hilarious. There seems to be Competent plumbers like members on this forum,cowboys,Diy`s and...
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    small tips for superfires heads up

    ROTHENBERGER SUPERFIRE 2 BRAZING TORCH MAPP + PROPANE GAS | eBay 2 blowlamps 2 small tips an 2 normal ones plus some gas If I didn't have 2 spare lamps as it is I would be biddng for the tips alone will be a great by for someone
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    Rothenberger Propane

    Seems cheap... Rothenberger 3.5535 Disposable Propane Gas Cylinder 400g
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    Propane gas fittings.

    http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/fittings-pipes/68310-15mm-propane-gas-pipe-fitting.html Thank guy, job done,..
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    15mm Propane gas pipe fitting.

    I wish to replace some 2mtrs of piping from my propane hob to a propane bottle outside. I need to travel under concrete flooring. Can some one advise as to which piping to use such as copper or orange piping, just concerned o any future corrosion.
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    MAPP gas vs propane gas?

    just wondering whats the better gas to use and why? ive been buying tools over the last few weeks, i bought a superfire 2 blowtorch and propane gas, in the merchants they asked if i wanted mapp or propane.. i know mapp burns hotter.. is that needed for the likes of 15mm and 22mm copper though?
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    Siting of propane cylinders

    Hi, We're planning on having an lpg range cooker installed and I'm looking at where they can locate the gas cylinders (2x47kg). The only place I can see (without them being sited a good distance away from the kitchen wall and requiring the removal of the wife's favourite hydrangea) is against...
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    Propane

    What are you guys paying for your propane bottles?? A 455 gram cylinder is £7.20 at Go Outdoors.
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    Primus 2000 Cylinder

    I have a couple of propane cylinders at home full. A mate of mine suggested i get a primus 2000 cylinder and use that and when the gas runs out refill it using the propane calor gas bottles i have at home. Has anyone had any experience of refilling their own bottles.
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    Recycling propane bottles?

    Hi guys, I finished my propane bottle (right as I was about to do some soldering - had it all fluxed up and everything). It's for a hand held blow torch, blue bottle about 12-15 inches high. I'm wondering if there is a way to recycle these bottles or get them sent back to the manufacture It...
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    Hot Water Storage

    Hi Guys, I have been asked to increase the Hot water storage in this bungalow, I am a electrician firstly, a Electricians forum member, and I carry out Plumbing to a point within the regs. The property is all electric ,with no gas available in road. They were advised to have a oil fired or...
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    Soldering issues

    Wondered if someone can help me, I am using rothenberger mapp gas with a bullfinch torch. What i am finding is when im trying to solder 15mm copper fittings, they are burning (going green and green flame) before the solder is taking to it!! Any tips (im also using powerflow flux)
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    propane

    Is there a decent online store that sells propane canisters for blow torches. or the cheapest place to buy on the highstreet. just ordered a bernzomatic quickfire
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