i want scrap the cylinders for scrap, the brass is worth a lot, but the scrapyard wont accept the tanks unless they are cut in half
2006-10-07 14:43:46 · 12 answers · asked by ed b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
its very risky cutting a cylinder in half since, if there is any propane gass still in the tank it will explode. if it is 100% empty it could be cut in half with any metal cutting torch, but it is very risky unless the tank was filled with unpressurized Inert gasses (C02 or N2)
2006-10-07 14:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by jimdan2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I used to scrap the tanks ourselves. the way that we cut them up, was first make sure that they are empty, and we used a cutting torch, the kind that goes along with an arc welder, we just heated the metal until it started to melt, and drew a line all the way down the tank. We cut around the middle, and used the bottom half that has the legs on them for flower pots. Hope this helps
2006-10-07 21:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by jmdls7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way is don't try it. But if you must. remove the top fittings and let the tank air out. then flush with water. before attempting to use any type of cutting method it might be best to keep a water source flowing on or into the clyinder to help prevent heat build up if there is any gas still left in the tank. the type would depend on how fast you want to do the job.and what the tank is made of.
2006-10-08 15:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest "cheap and dirty" way is to drill a hole, fill with water, then drain and cut however you'd like. Not everyone has inert gas on hand to purge a tank, but I've yet to meet a redneck without a garden hose.
BTW, be careful drilling too. It will create heat.
Might be better off taking a wrench and just remove the valve and fill from there.
2006-10-08 13:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by citation X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you start cutting. Be sure that all the Propane is out. My suggestion is to not even try.
2006-10-10 01:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you find a brass propane cylinder?
2006-10-08 00:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try. Contact your local oxygen, propane, and or plumbing companies for their opinion.
As a volunteer firefighter, we don't need a lost life or damage to those around us.
2006-10-07 22:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure that the valve is open to release any fumes and the take a torch and cut away!
2006-10-11 16:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure to empty it then there is no problem cutting them i cut them all the time md the day before i open the valve just to ensure they are empty then i cut them with a jig saw
2006-10-07 21:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by gsxr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER,i lost a close friend in a very similar situation
2006-10-11 18:12:24 · answer #10 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋