BanditKir Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 So since I've had some success asking my random questions on here I thought I'd try one more... I recently acquired a propane tank that I would like to use in my pit... The problem is I'm not sure exactly what needs to be done to make sure it's safe to use. I was told the tank was empty but I'm not sure how to check this. The valve itself seems to be rusted shut so if I needed to open it then it would probably take a decent amount of work. Any suggestions? I don't want to give it to someone to use until I'm completely sure it's safe to be struck on the outside. If there is no leakage from the tank what are the dangers of striking it with a mallet? It feels empty to me but I'm no expert on propane tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oz Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 So since I've had some success asking my random questions on here I thought I'd try one more...I recently acquired a propane tank that I would like to use in my pit... The problem is I'm not sure exactly what needs to be done to make sure it's safe to use. I was told the tank was empty but I'm not sure how to check this. The valve itself seems to be rusted shut so if I needed to open it then it would probably take a decent amount of work. Any suggestions? I don't want to give it to someone to use until I'm completely sure it's safe to be struck on the outside. If there is no leakage from the tank what are the dangers of striking it with a mallet? It feels empty to me but I'm no expert on propane tanks. Is this an alto or baritone propane tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanditKir Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Is this an alto or baritone propane tank? ...I had to scroll up to make sure I posted this in the right forum It's actually more of a tenor propane tank. Is that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnZ Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I believe the only absolute sure way to ensure it is safe would be to take it to your local gas distributor, tell them what you intend to do, and have them remove the valve and stem completely - since you cant ensure the tank is empty and you should NOT try to remove the stem yourself. The tank should also be rendered permanently unusable as a pressurized container, since you intend to use it as a prop/percussion instrument. ...that's the 'proper' method.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgolf8 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Is this an alto or baritone propane tank? I was going to ask if it were in G or Bb. You can't flame me, this is the propane forum and it wouldn't be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friceox Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Just take it to a gas place and make sure it's empty. Shake it around and make sure you don't hear anything in it. Throw it on a snare claw or hang it from a gong stand. We also took a broken cymbal arm, taped it up, and made it into a hell of a mallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANDRUMMER Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 WHY would you NEED a propane tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadet311 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 WHY would you NEED a propane tank? Why wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastone Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 WHY would you NEED a propane tank? Propane tanks as well as other metal implements are used to create effects and add impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornsUp Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) You've watched the ending of "Jaws" too often. Propane, or any other gas, will not explode from impacting its container. It needs to mix with oxygen and be ignited. (I am no stranger to propane tanks. Search the archives of the brass forum.) Edited September 19, 2010 by HornsUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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