Leaky gas bottle

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 at 21:42

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oz doc

Hi guys, just going through the last minute packing before departing tomorrow morning. Had the gas bottle filled today BUT- it seems to be leaking. The leak appears to be at the neck of the bottle. The bottle is only 12 months old. So my question is- is it practicable to have it fixed and where would you go to get this done? In the meantime I will leave it outside to slowly discharge its load and take the spare away with us this week. Thanks, doc.

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Reply By: blue one - Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 at 21:55

Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 at 21:55

Get rid of it.

It would be a better result to have a new gas tight bottle.

I have a lot of respect / concerns for LPG which has led me to moving over to Shellite & Coleman fuel lights & stoves.

Cheers

Steve

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Follow Up By: Muddy.au - Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 at 22:19

Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 at 22:19

Your not alone, Shellite/Coleman fuel stove and 12v light for me, ditch the gas.

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Follow Up By: Bushranger1 - Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 15:35

Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 15:35

Yep. Good move.
Ditched LPG 20 years ago & went Coleman stove/lantern & 12v flouro too.

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Reply By: Hairy (WA) - Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 04:52

Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 04:52

Gday,
Spray or brush it with soapy water and determine where the leak is and you might be able to nip it up a bit.
Dont leave the bottle around slowly leaking.....if you going to empty it......empty it........but keep an eye on it.
I wouldnt worry about getting it repaired.......just get snother one.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - MIKE.G - Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 08:28

Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 08:28

Hi OZ Doc. If you are talking about a 9kg bottle, I have found on a few occasions that when the bleed screw is screwed back in, there is ice in the thread and it does not completely close. It needs a further tighten after a short time when the ice has melted.

Cheers,

Mike

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Reply By: racinrob - Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 08:35

Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 08:35

Twice I have been in camping areas/caravan parks where leaking LP gas bottles have ignited with terrible results, use the soapy water as suggested and nip it up otherwise dump it.

rr

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Reply By: oz doc - Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 10:09

Monday, Oct 03, 2011 at 10:09

Thanks all- the soapy water test confirmed the leak. Left it outside o/night and it is half empty already. Will drop into BOC on our way out of town this am and see if they can dispose of it safely.Thanks again. doc.

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