Storing propane indoors - how to be safe?

Veebee · January 24, 2010, 12:42:04 PM

Thank you so much everyone, I feel less nervous now! Yay, I get to torch again

Krysia@No98 · January 30, 2010, 12:03:01 PM

I am on the ground floor in a flat. The Propane is inside. It is always hooked up, but I test the pipe at tank change and bleed the pipes at the end of every session.

I spoke to the insurance people and they said that they would cover me for a tank up to 25kg. But seeing as I can only barely lift the 13.9 KG I am not going to be going any bigger.

You are lucky though, my lease won't allow me to sell my beads because that would be classed as a business and can't change the insurance because it it paid for as a job lot by the management company and they know the lease better then I do grumble grumble grumble

So when does your kit arrive?

silverlemon · January 30, 2010, 01:49:45 PM

You may be interested to know that Sarah Hornik still uses MAPP gas with her Hothead...in a closet....

and look what she produces, so it can be done....

I only say this for information.

Veebee · January 30, 2010, 02:00:40 PM

Kit has arrived but........
Propane alarms are PRICEY! So it will be a while before I can torch yet, as I'm not going to risk having the stuff inside the house without an alarm, no sireee.

Krysia@No98 · January 30, 2010, 06:32:05 PM

ugh - how frustrating!!

Kalorlo · January 31, 2010, 12:44:19 AM

I got my propane alarm from Amazon, it's mains-powered and much cheaper than than the ones I saw sold to be used on boats. I think this might be it: Mercury Gas Detector. It says "High sensitivity alarm for detecting the leakage of household gas, liquid gas and natural gas."

There's also another mains-powered one listed here at Safelincs Fire Safety Products for £50. Costs quite a bit more than the Amazon one, but has a bit more info about guarantee and sensor life. That was from a cursory Google, I'm pretty sure there are more suppliers out there. The portable and boat ones cost a lot more, but a household one doesn't need to be submersible

Veebee · January 31, 2010, 12:58:24 AM

Wow, that is cheap! Have you tried it with an actual leak? It doesn't mention any specific gas, just want to be sure.

If you have and it works, I'll be torching next weekend, so thank you ver much indeed!

The ones I was looking at were more for caravans, about £50-£60, and they detect CO2 as well. Ooohh ohh, got me all excited now!!!

Kalorlo · January 31, 2010, 11:37:12 AM

I'm still building my box, so don't have any propane at the moment - can't test it yet! The instructions do mention where to place it for liquid/compressed petroleum gas, and LPG includes both propane and butane so I'm pretty sure it's the right thing

Veebee · January 31, 2010, 01:31:01 PM

That's great, thanks! Clickety click click......

AnnaSpanna · January 31, 2010, 04:51:33 PM

I have my HH and propane tank inside. I have the windows open and am going to rig up a fan to circulate the air out of the window (otherwise silver fumes linger which isnt good). I keep the prone inside (its about to go into my dining room). My mother has been having apaplexy over the past few nights as she is adamant it will leak. The thing is though we all have propane tanks in our campers and even here at the house we have a propane tank in the kitchen running a spare hob (its french - don't ask) and none of us have had ant ill effects. As long as your connections are tight and there are no leaks when you set up and test it then you will be absolutely fine and there is no reason for worry. Besides, the best detector for propane is your very own nose - it stinks and is very distinctive and when you are working you shouldn't be able to smell it. I agree with Krysia WRT bleeding pipes after every session - it makes me feel a lot more content and safe that none will escape from the pipe inadvertently!

Enjoy!

Veebee · January 31, 2010, 04:59:53 PM

Thank you for that, I am feeling better and have bought the alarm.
Wheeeeeee!!!!

Pat from Canvey · January 31, 2010, 05:47:33 PM

Quote from: Spanna on January 31, 2010, 04:51:33 PM
I have my HH and propane tank inside. I have the windows open and am going to rig up a fan to circulate the air out of the window (otherwise silver fumes linger which isnt good). I keep the prone inside (its about to go into my dining room). My mother has been having apaplexy over the past few nights as she is adamant it will leak. The thing is though we all have propane tanks in our campers and even here at the house we have a propane tank in the kitchen running a spare hob (its french - don't ask) and none of us have had ant ill effects. As long as your connections are tight and there are no leaks when you set up and test it then you will be absolutely fine and there is no reason for worry. Besides, the best detector for propane is your very own nose - it stinks and is very distinctive and when you are working you shouldn't be able to smell it. I agree with Krysia WRT bleeding pipes after every session - it makes me feel a lot more content and safe that none will escape from the pipe inadvertently!

Enjoy!

The voice of reason at last.

Krysia@No98 · January 31, 2010, 06:16:23 PM

Quote from: Spanna on January 31, 2010, 04:51:33 PM
I agree with Krysia WRT bleeding pipes after every session - it makes me feel a lot more content and safe that none will escape from the pipe inadvertently!

It's also a really nice way to finish a session, starting into a slowly diminishing flame....

kaatje · February 01, 2010, 07:48:12 AM

(Almost) all Dutch lampies keep their propane inside.... In Holland there are no regulations that say you have to keep it outside.
I'm always very keen on the "nice" odeur and regularly check the valves/hoses etc. Of course I have good ventilation and keep my window open.
When all these things are taken care of, you can torch safely! Good luck!