[Syncrosonix]

i do my little turn on the catwalk.

[Scottt]

Originally Posted by just_froggy

I'm coming to your truck for dinner!!! Where are you???? LOL

Same route everyweek so i'm easy to find

Monday night.....Rest area east of Liberal Kansas on hwy 54
Tuesday night......Motel 6 at exit 289 on I-40 in Holbrook Arizona
Wednesday night....Flying J in Barstow California
Thursday night.......Rest area mm 234 on I-40 in Arizona
Friday night........Historical Marker on hwy 50 east of Dodge City Kansas
Saturday........Home
Sunday..........Home

[Skywalker]

Something popped into my mind about this subject.....

Somewhere along the line.... I remember a discussion about this.... but what the gist of it was this....: Propane can be considered another "fuel", and since it is heavier than air, it is not safe to leave enclosed in a tractor.....however...butane is not considered a "fuel" in the same way, and it is lighter than air so it will dissipate...

I know that most of the guys that I have known that carried grills with them...either carried charcoal....or used the pre-madeup grills that were disposable.

If you are carrying propane or butane....do be very careful with it....if there is a leakage of either, and its ignited....the boom and fire will be impressive.....to anyone seeing it.:hellno:

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Something popped into my mind about this subject.....

Somewhere along the line.... I remember a discussion about this.... but what the gist of it was this....: Propane can be considered another "fuel", and since it is heavier than air, it is not safe to leave enclosed in a tractor.....however...butane is not considered a "fuel" in the same way, and it is lighter than air so it will dissipate...

Sorry, Skywalker but butane is heavier than propane see: Propane & Butane - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP Gas) components and Propane or Butane, which to use?

Both are fuels (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).

kc0iv

[matcat]

Pfft, I keep butane in my truck as well as a Naptha based product (Both are used to refuel lighters, one for butane lighters, and the other for zippo). Although quite interestingly after examining my sidebox the otherday I did find a small propane bottle in there, not quite sure why.

[FunkRider]

Expensive (but very nice) option...
http://www.trucksleeper.com/images/O...BQ%20GRILL.pdf

I think I'd rather put out a payment for one of those giant sleepers though.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by kc0iv

Sorry, Skywalker but butane is heavier than propane see: Propane & Butane - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP Gas) components and Propane or Butane, which to use?

Both are fuels (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).

kc0iv

While I was aware that both are "LPG's"..... I really wasn't aware of all the properties of butane.... what I said before was told to me by one of the drivers at CFI.... he had been Level One'd when he had flammable placards on....and the DOT man spotted his "butane" cylinder...and said he was OK with that, but would not be OK with "propane"..... Seems that given the nature of butane....as long as the temperature is above freezing...it is as dangerous as propane... Now I know why...back when I smoked, that butane lighters didn't work worth a squat when the temperature was below freezing.....

I know that on my boat....since my propane locker is on the flybridge...I have to routinely check the hose from the regulator down to the galley to make sure there are no abrasions and the hose is secure...about 30' of it. Last thing I need is to have a leak into the bilge and crank an engine.....

I learned something today....:smokin:

[matcat]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

While I was aware that both are "LPG's"..... I really wasn't aware of all the properties of butane.... what I said before was told to me by one of the drivers at CFI.... he had been Level One'd when he had flammable placards on....and the DOT man spotted his "butane" cylinder...and said he was OK with that, but would not be OK with "propane"..... Seems that given the nature of butane....as long as the temperature is above freezing...it is as dangerous as propane... Now I know why...back when I smoked, that butane lighters didn't work worth a squat when the temperature was below freezing.....

I know that on my boat....since my propane locker is on the flybridge...I have to routinely check the hose from the regulator down to the galley to make sure there are no abrasions and the hose is secure...about 30' of it. Last thing I need is to have a leak into the bilge and crank an engine.....

I learned something today....:smokin:

Why when you fill a butane lighter you have to wait 5 min to use it, because it is too cold to use.

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by matcat

Why when you fill a butane lighter you have to wait 5 min to use it, because it is too cold to use.

Believe it or not.... I never had much luck refilling them.....I used the disposables.....but I preferred my trusty old zippo.... still have the engraved one I got in Vietnam and carried that whole time.... quit smoking 30 years ago....but still have my zippo!

[matcat]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Believe it or not.... I never had much luck refilling them.....I used the disposables.....but I preferred my trusty old zippo.... still have the engraved one I got in Vietnam and carried that whole time.... quit smoking 30 years ago....but still have my zippo!

Butane lighters are like an art, everytime you fill then you must adjust them, because the pressure is going to be different every time you fill one. I use a butane lighter to light my smokes while driving (because they are wind proof), and my zippo when not moving or outside. Of course I have disposables too, as backups.