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Chris Noeske
I found that difficult to believe, but your right. I found the
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following information on several different web sites. Also interesting is the definition of LPG , as defined by OSHA. So how do you make sure that your getting 100% propane when buying LPG. Most gas station attendants, wouldn't know the difference. 31 degrees F. Isobutane (think of this as the premium gasoline of the butane line) has a boiling point of 11 degrees F. Propane by itself has a boiling point of -43 degrees F. Simply put, at below 31 degrees F, normal butane has difficulty vaporizing" OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) ..1926.155(j) (j) "Liquefied petroleum gases," "LPG" and "LP Gas" mean and include any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of them, such as propane, propylene, butane (normal butane or iso-butane), and butylenes. -----Original Message-----
From: Vance, Beaumont W. [mailto:Beaumont.Vance@...] Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 10:43 AM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] Re: Another propane tank mystery I mean that if the temp is below freezing, the butane will not turn into a gas. So nothing will light, unless of course there is some propane. " Butane (N-Butane or normal butane) has a boiling point, of We discovered this the hard way. We camped at 10,500 feet. IT was about 40 when we went to bed. We woke up at about 12:00 and the temp in the van was about 10 degrees. We had to stick the dog under the covers to stay warm. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Noeske [mailto:CHRISN@...] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 3:25 PM To: 'ev_update@...' Subject: [ev_update] Re: Another propane tank mystery <<Remember, butane will not burn below 32 degree F. So if you go camping and <<it is below freezing, you will not have heat. You mean will not burn in the heater, don't you? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Java or juggling?. Everybody learns something at Learn2.com. Where you'll find thousands of free 2torials, affordable online courses, and useful tips for everyday life. eGroups.com home: - Simplifying group communications ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for the latest consumer electronic gadgets or computer equipment? eBay has thousands of audio equipment, computer games & accessories. You never know what you might find at eBay! -- Create a poll/survey for your eGroup! -- |
