carrying gas bottles in car

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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I really do not see a problem on the back door...other than a big BOOM in a rear end accident? :shock: Petrol simlar and diesel not as a worry...water not a problem.

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

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I really do not see a problem on the back door...other than a big BOOM in a rear end accident? :shock: Petrol simlar and diesel not as a worry...water not a problem.

It's always the case.............carry what you like inside the car - just don't have a prang, don't light a fag, don't wear any clothing or do anything that might create a static charge. SIMPLE!

Once stopped an old HX Holden with 2 fellas in the front and three in the back. The blokes in the back had an open jerry can of petrol which they were using to fill some old plastic desert-size bowls. They were sniffing from the bowls. The front passenger was sniffing from a cut down coke can. And the driver? He was busy choofing on a big whacky weed rolly! NO WORRIES.

[rags Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close rags]

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It's always the case.............carry what you like inside the car - just don't have a prang, don't light a fag, don't wear any clothing or do anything that might create a static charge. SIMPLE!


As mentioned in previous post above it was as simple as hitting the remote and opening the door and whammo your being thrown through the air literally with a catasrophic out come

[ozwapet2 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close ozwapet2]

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I really do not see a problem on the back door...other than a big BOOM in a rear end accident? :shock: Petrol simlar and diesel not as a worry...water not a problem.

It's always the case.............carry what you like inside the car - just don't have a prang, don't light a fag, don't wear any clothing or do anything that might create a static charge. SIMPLE!

Once stopped an old HX Holden with 2 fellas in the front and three in the back. The blokes in the back had an open jerry can of petrol which they were using to fill some old plastic desert-size bowls. They were sniffing from the bowls. The front passenger was sniffing from a cut down coke can. And the driver? He was busy choofing on a big whacky weed rolly! NO WORRIES.

it's called natural selection.

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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Yep that is a problem, but they do not disapear. We end of paying for these little freaks for the rest of our lives :evil:

[luked Member Find all posts View Profile Close luked]

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Thanks everyone on here you might have just saved my life...

[Pearcey Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pearcey]

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As I need to carry a 9kg gas cylinder with me up the cape next month, this thread had me a bit concerned....considering I was going to put it in a milk crate in the car.
So I went searching and found this site www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au which is the New South Wales Fire Brigade official site and located the following:-


"LPG Cylinder Safety Check List
Fact
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is an excellent fuel for heating, cooking and for automotive use. LPG cylinders are safe if used correctly. However, if stored or used incorrectly, LPG can be extremely dangerous.

Usage:
Cylinders used for household purposes must not be filled with automotive LPG (Autogas).
Never use LPG indoors or in a confined space.
Do not connect or disconnect cylinders in the vicinity of a naked flame.
Do not use LPG in windy conditions ie more than 10km per hour.
Do not use undue force to open or close the main cylinder valve. If in doubt, consult the supplier.
Shut off the cylinder valve before disconnecting the bottle from the BBQ.
Always keep cool and away from flames, sparks and heat.
When operating your gas bottle, always read the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Storage:
Cylinders should be stored outside in a well ventilated area, be carried and stored upright at all times.
Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or aerosols near LPG cylinders.
Ensure valves are turned off firmly when not in use.
Pressure relief valves should face away from dwellings and combustible materials where possible.
[b]Transport:
When transporting cylinders in the car the total capacity must not exceed 9kg. The cylinders should be transported in an upright position, secured, preferably in the boot. Do not leave LPG bottles in a vehicle unnecessarily.
No more than two cylinders should be carried in a car at any one time.[/b]
Maintenance:
Your gas cylinder is required to be re-tested and stamped every 10 years.

Never use a naked flame to detect a leak. To check for gas leakage, spray soapy water on any suspect connection or hose and watch for bubbles. If in doubt, turn off the gas and have a licensed gas fitter attend to the hose or connection.

Do not attempt to refill dented or corroded cylinders.They must be returned to a test station for re-certification.

Never tamper with the safety valve or other gas bottle fittings.

Remember, be safe not sorry. If you detect a strong smell of gas, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for the fire service

For Additional Information, refer to Factsheet No. 16 - General BBQ Safety and Factsheet No.46 - Portable Gas Heaters."





Cheers
Pearcey

[charlie Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close charlie]

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Can't verify the truth of it but I was once told in an OHS presentation that if exploded efficiently a ciggy lights was approx equivalent to 1 stick of dynamite

[middojnr Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close middojnr]

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I am not sure about all states but QLD requires all gas bottles to have screw in plugs fitted when the gas bottle is being transported, $250 fine otherwise

Even then, the law states no more than 1 cylinder at a time and you must be travelling directly to or from the refilling/testing location to the final destination of the cylinders.

[maxjj Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maxjj]

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slightly off topic, but this is what a can of pepsi can do when left in a car on a hot vic day. Certainly wouldn`t recommend leaving a gas bottle in the car on a hot day.

[karrathaprado2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close karrathaprado2]

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I bet that was not fun to clean up?

[maxjj Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maxjj]

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I bet that was not fun to clean up?

not too bad, fortunately it wasn`t the full sugar variety.

on gas bottles interestingly LPG on cars doesn`t seem to concern too many people, is is that we have become blase about it?
I appreciate that gas cylinders in cars have a pressure relief valve and that they are designed to vent to the outside from around the valve area, but still. Its in cars and they get hot.

I gather that most problems from gas bottles and bbq`s come from faulty hose, bbq or intoxicated operators. I am sure we all seen some of this, my dad put a big hole in the shade cloth above his bbq when trying to light it :lol:

Ultimately I have put my 4.5 kg gas bottle upright in a wooden box with the other cooking gear and I make a point of checking the condition of bottle and valves. Do I feel comfortable about it, not really.

Gas has a distinctive smell, I have a Gasfuse Safety Device/ Gas Level Gauge on the end, but funnily enough I reckon the little screw where you vent it from when filling is probably the dodgy bit and they have a build in safety valve.

They should all vent instead of just blowing up, but then a bit of gas leaking into the closed car, a bit of static like from the plastic milk crate :wink: or just unlocking the car and it could get noisy in a hurry.