Re: [gingery_machines] Cutting Propane Bottles WAS:Re: Propane Foundry Questions

 

Thanks David!

A week, two weeks, a month, however long it takes. I didn't know that
tip about the dry ice. I'd say I qualify as a coward myself hehe.

Thanks Again,

Clane Kaluna
Honolulu, Hawaii

On 10/24/2010 04:07 PM, David G. LeVine wrote:
>
> Generally the secret of cutting propane bottles is time.
>
> After empty, remove the valve and let it sit upside down for a long time.
>
> Then wash it out, a pressure washer is a good idea.
>
> Then it is probably safe to cut. If you are a coward (like me!), put
> dry ice in it and let it sit for half an hour. The CO2 will displace
> oxygen and reduce the risks of explosion. Dry ice is cheap, argon is
> not, but if you have it available, use it.
>
>

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