Saw this on the Food Network a few minutes ago and had to Google it. A 19
lb composite see-through propane tank made by Lite Cylinder. Same DOT
approvals as steel and aluminum tanks but about half the price of a Seaward
or Manchester 20# aluminum tank. Also about 2" shorter than a regular tank.
Definitely eliminate the corrosion problems.

Evidently they just came on the market because they seem to be hard to find
but some guy on eBay seems to have them:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._BIN_Stores_IT

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in news:VPdxg.834$ok5.750
@dukeread01:

but some guy on eBay seems to have them:

Wouldn't it be prudent to wait for a while to see how many explode into
shards of fiberglass and the ensuing explosion before rushing out to buy
one from "some guy on Ebay"?

There might be a REASON Suburban Propane isn't selling them.....??

I kinda like to sleep next to that big steel tank on the other side of the
FLAMMABLE plastic bulkhead, myself. I don't think I'd sleep well next to a
propane bomb you can SEE THROUGH!

"Larry" wrote

Wouldn't it be prudent to wait for a while to see how many
explode into
shards of fiberglass and the ensuing explosion before
rushing out to buy
one from "some guy on Ebay"?

There might be a REASON Suburban Propane isn't selling
them.....??

I kinda like to sleep next to that big steel tank on the
other side of the
FLAMMABLE plastic bulkhead, myself. I don't think I'd
sleep well next to a
propane bomb you can SEE THROUGH!


yeah! and these fancy new boats they're making outa this
space age material called fiber glass, why you can see
right through the hull. I wouldn't trust one of those
neither. Give me solid wood any day, ya just can't beat it.

SBV

"Scotty" wrote in news:E-
:

why you can see
right through the hull.

You don't REALLY think what comes out of a chopper gun is fiberglass, do
ya?

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/Fiberglass_Boats.htm

Man, I hope these tanks ain't made like a Sea Ray!

BOOOM!

From the pictures it looks like they are made from uni with a top ply of
woven. Not exactly a chopper gun layout. I would like to see how they are
fabricated though. Controlling the fiber orientation and density in a
completely enclosed mold is something I am really interested in finding out.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"Larry" wrote in message
...
"Scotty" wrote in news:E-
:

why you can see
right through the hull.

You don't REALLY think what comes out of a chopper gun is fiberglass, do
ya?

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/Fiberglass_Boats.htm

Man, I hope these tanks ain't made like a Sea Ray!

BOOOM!

I have snipped the following from www.ragasco.com
It's not laid up from woven material, but spun around a core.
I have no interests in ragasco, other than as a satisfied customer :-)

Frequently Asked Questions

View all the advantages using Complet
All the advantages using Complet is showed under - Products above.

Safety
Safety is the same as or higher than steel. Safety has been the most important design factor during the development project.

The products are constructed in compliance with ADR, based on the requirements of prEN 12245 and approved by the authorities in Germany .

The experience in the market where more than 500 000 units have been shipped out over the last 3 years is very good. Customers and users are very pleased with the performance and handling of our product.

Behaviour in fire
The complet can be burned on a fire without causing other problems than a wild fire.

After a few minutes in a fire, the resin have burned off and the plastic liner melted. The gas pressure inside is relived through the glass fibre structure holding the pressure

No explosion!
fire_test_lpg_complet.wmv (1.89 mb) Fire Test Video (1.89 mb)

Three-piece Complet concept?
- Layer 1 is the seamless gas barrier layer with a boss to assemble the valve into
- Layer 2 is the pressure carrying layer made from continuous fibreglass and resin all around the cylinder
- Layer 3 is the outer casing protecting the pressure cylinder in case of drop,
See the 3 Part Design by clicking here.

The weight of the Complet
- See Technical Specifications
- Easier to lift for the users and handle for the distributors

Translucent
- Easy to see the level of gas inside the Complet. See Visible Gas Level by clicking here.
- You will be able to prevent running out of gas during a BBQ session.

Corrosion and chemical resistance
- Plastic materials do not corrode
- The materials used are resistent to realistic consentrations of acid and solvents
- The pressure vessel is protected by a coating on the outside

Refurbishing
Complet can be easily and inexpensively cleaned by power-washing with water.

Identification of Complet - Standard Marking
- Serial number
- Approval marking
- Corporate logo
- Corporate colors
- ID chip

Performance in colder climates
- The complet is approved and tested down to -40C
- If handled normally, the casing will have no damage at low
temperature, but it?s less resistant to significant impact if
handled severely.


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Larry wrote:
I kinda like to sleep next to that big steel tank on the other side of the
FLAMMABLE plastic bulkhead, myself. I don't think I'd sleep well next to a
propane bomb you can SEE THROUGH!


Dude, get with the times. Fiberglass is stronger than steel.
They've been making tank armor out of it for years.

DSK

"DSK" wrote in message
. ..
Larry wrote:
I kinda like to sleep next to that big steel tank on the
other side of the
FLAMMABLE plastic bulkhead, myself. I don't think I'd
sleep well next to a
propane bomb you can SEE THROUGH!


Dude, get with the times. Fiberglass is stronger than
steel.
They've been making tank armor out of it for years.


Shhhhhhh...that's a military secret.

SBV

Scotty wrote:
"DSK" wrote in message
. ..

Larry wrote:

I kinda like to sleep next to that big steel tank on the

other side of the

FLAMMABLE plastic bulkhead, myself. I don't think I'd

sleep well next to a

propane bomb you can SEE THROUGH!


Dude, get with the times. Fiberglass is stronger than

steel.

They've been making tank armor out of it for years.



Shhhhhhh...that's a military secret.

SBV



I thought that was ceramic armor.

... Fiberglass is stronger than
steel.

They've been making tank armor out of it for years.


Shhhhhhh...that's a military secret.



Don White wrote:
I thought that was ceramic armor.

Who told you about that? They were supposed to kill you
right afterwards.

Are you thinking of Chobham armor?

DSK