propane tank

[b52rule]

Bit the dust.......I took it to the local propane folks as I was told by
their stellar phone answerer person that "we can fix anything!" So I
showed the local tech the pinhole leak in a weld and his answer was.....dude
we don't even a welded in the shop.

Anyone know of a shop that can fix a pinhole leak?

Thanks!

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

 

[emerystora]

I would NOT try JBWeld or other epoxy as a propane tank has over 200 psi of pressure and on a hot day can exceed 300 psi.

Welding seems to be the best solution but once a friend of mine had a pinhole leak in a weld. He took it to a place to be welded but Instead they sent a guy out with a hammer and punch. Set the punch point next to the leaking weld, hit it once with the hammer and no more leak. Said they do it frequently.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Bit the dust.......I took it to the local propane folks as I was told by
> their stellar phone answerer person that "we can fix anything!" So I
> showed the local tech the pinhole leak in a weld and his answer was.....dude
> we don't even a welded in the shop.
>
> Anyone know of a shop that can fix a pinhole leak?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
>
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[kosier]

Len,

Any experienced welder can fix that, as long as there's a little gas in the
tank.
I've fixed leaky welds on operational gas lines years ago. As long as there
is a
little gas, there's no air, so no problem. When the little blue flame
stops, you've
fixed the leak. A water line leak is a much tougher fix.

Gary Kosier
77PB w/500Cad
Newark, Ohio

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From: "Len Novak"
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:14 PM
To:
Subject: [GMCnet] propane tank

> Bit the dust.......I took it to the local propane folks as I was told by
> their stellar phone answerer person that "we can fix anything!" So I
> showed the local tech the pinhole leak in a weld and his answer
> was.....dude
> we don't even a welded in the shop.
>
> Anyone know of a shop that can fix a pinhole leak?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
>
>
>
>
>
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[Ken B]

Very common problem on welded tanks, which they all are. Easily fixed as long as there is no air in the tank. Our local propane supplier has a guy
that will go out to homes / businesses and fix large propane tanks. They do it on site rather than replace the tank and bring it in for repair. Try
another propane supplier for suggestions. I have a guy at my airport that would do it but unfortunately that is a long way away for you.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana