Carrying gas bottles

Illegal to carry inside an enclosed vehicle.

Very very dangerous, a few things....

If the tap assemble has a very small leak due to freezing, not turned of correctly or a faulty tap you will not detect it, this may cause an explosion that will more then likly take the roof of you vehicle off and throw it 100m away and the other thing is inhaling the gas.....LPG is heavier then air and if you inhale it wheather in small doeses over a long time or a large doese quickly you will DIE because the gas disperses oxygen in your lungs and being heavier will site in the bottom of your lungs causing asphyxiation......as little as 200 grams will kill you (around 2% of a 9 Kg bottle)

The last thing flying around the cabin in an accident.

Regards Richard

the requirement is for them to be upright......I think
i have to keep telling the guy at the servo.."Its it my car, paid for and stiff!"..

its got a protection device around the valve, has it not? so imo it should be safe laying on its side in the back behind cargo barrier and cant roll around...gee its only BBQ bottle and is not normally transported ...i know..its for the "what if" eh?

There are requirements and they are probably listed under the VicRoads website. Mind you, gas bottles in cars are accidents waiting to happen and shoud be avoided.....as evidenced by the following.

Gas bottles and cars

Don't know about the law.

But I do know this having done industrial testing with a "sniffer' machine. You'll smell the gas long before it is at a dangerous level.

A little common sense and treating a gas bottle as you would any other potentially dangerous item and you will be OK. IMHO a can of hair spray in a vehicle poses a far greater risk.

Jim.

Don't know about the law.

But I do know this, having done industrial testing with a certified "sniffer' machine. You'll smell the gas long before it is at a dangerous level.

A little common sense and treating a gas bottle as you would any other potentially dangerous item and you will be OK. IMHO a can of hair spray in a vehicle poses a far greater risk.

Jim.

Does anyone have a url for the actual govt regulations on carrying gas bottles in vehicles?
My Googling seems to come up with little. (lots of mention on searching this forum, but no concrete regs quoted)
Gerry

A media release from Standards Australia Site Link contains the following

"Tips for transporting and using gas safely:
• Only transport 9kg or smaller cylinders in enclosed vehicles;
• Do not carry more than two cylinders in an enclosed vehicle;
• Cylinders must be securely held in an upright position, preferably in the boot;
• Barbecue gas bottles should be tested and stamped at least every 10 years;
•Check hoses for cracks or other damage regularly;
•Check gas cylinders and connections for leaks by covering the connection in soapy
water and looking for air bubbles. If there are bubbles turn off the cylinder and try re-
connecting. If it still bubbles, leaky parts will need to be replaced;
• LP gas is flammable, heavier than air and may remain in areas for some time."

I can only assume that this is a laymans guide that is a paraphrase of their regulations.

PeterD

B.L.E.V.E. (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion) what happens to a gas bottle if/when sufficient external heat causes the contents to rapidly expand and exceed the limits of the safety valve. This type of incident is feared by fire fighters, that's why you will often see them pouring large quantities of water onto it to minimise the effects of heat. Link also contains some useful/reassuring information on the subject of gas bottle safety.

Hi Andrew

Carry your normal gas bottles for camping in the potrol (it would be safer in a TOYOTA)

There are millions of bottles on the road at any one time

Use normal precautions eg. upright, restrained, turn off tight if inside and not in use.

BillF