Propane tank mod-LEGO style

[wmtire]

I am researching if it's legal/safe to do this to one of my 20lb tanks that I refill (never exchange). It should be the hit of the cookout (or campground).



I thought it was hilarious and figured my fellow travelers/grillers might too. It will definitely get attention.

Propane Tank RV Mod Puts a Smile on its Face, Literally.

[OldCoot]

This one would turn some heads also.

[4x4dually]

Originally Posted by wmtire

I am researching if it's legal/safe to do this to one of my 20lb tanks that I refill (never exchange). It should be the hit of the cookout (or campground).

I'm sure some person with a stick in his/her butt would find a reason to find it illegal....but I like it.

[wmtire]

This what I have found on NFPA 58 so far, but I think it pertains to the big above ground cylinders.....but would probably suffice for the portable ones too. Yellow should pass:

6.6.1.4*

Aboveground containers shall be painted.
A.6.6.1.4

Generally, a light-reflecting color paint is preferred unless the system is installed in an extremely cold climate.
Steel LP-Gas cylinders and ASME containers are painted for corrosion protection. Although NFPA 58 does not stipulate paint colors, color does affect the rate of heat absorption from solar radiation and the consequent pressure in the container. This heat absorption can result in operation of a pressure relief device in very warm climates. In very cold climates, a dark color may be appropriate to enhance propane vaporization in the container. Vaporization will not occur below about −40°F (–40°C).
White paint with a titanium oxide pigment is able to reflect 90 percent to 95 percent of solar light. Yellow paint made with a medium yellow chrome pigment reflects about 80 percent of the light. Aluminum reflects about 70 percent of solar light. Other colors reflect less than 15 percent, and black reflects no solar radiation.

[OldCoot]

Evidently a lot of folks don't pay much attention to the regulations.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pain...w=1097&bih=510

[4x4dually]

Wow.

"We all live in a yellow submarine....a yellow submarine......"

LOL

[wmtire]

Uh-oh! I see a new project for Herk.

[Frank-VA]

This one for Timmy

[Weezer]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Uh-oh! I see a new project for Herk.

Well POOT! ya beat me to it!

[Weezer]

I want the one that looks like a huge Prozac pill!

[htorres]

I say stay the course, this is an awesome idea and as all fun campers that we are tool on my friend.......you just inspired me.....Happy camping!!

[Orion]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Uh-oh! I see a new project for Herk.

That's hilarious!


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[wmtire]

Went to get my small propane cylinders refilled today. I asked the owner of the propane store I do with business with if it would be a problem if I custom painted a cylinder. He told me it had to be a reflective color, and the yellow I selected would work. He also gave me a new sticker to put back on the cylinder once I painted it. He kinda got a laugh too when I showed him the lego minifig head I was going to copy.

Anyhow, I am about to tackle this project. Will post pics good or bad, probably tomorrow.

[vinmaker]

Hahaha. I love it.

Never saw painted LP tanks before but now that I have. - Of course!!!

Vin.

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by wmtire

Uh-oh! I see a new project for Herk.

Now THAT is funny!

[gasman6674]

Portable cylinders fall under DOT. To my knowledge it just has to be painted a light reflective color. The one with the flames while very neat I don't think would fly. So go for it.
Regards