The one KZread video for removing a propane valve that actually worked for me. Thank you!!!

Instructions unclear. I just died :(

The valves on the propane tanks have changed. You can open them without propane coming out if the valve is not faulty. To properly drain them you must hook up a section of the bbq hose to push on a valve inside to allow propane to flow and then leave it in a safe and well ventilated area to drain. Then you can remove the valve carefully (without your face or body over it) and slowly in case there is any pressure inside. Filling with water at the end is the best way to be 100 percent sure it is empty of any propane fumes.

@304justaking

3 жыл бұрын

Propane fumes?

@mass4552

3 жыл бұрын

@@304justaking Do you not understand what propane fumes are?

@mass4552

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffhayes2288 Yes it will. Just to be sure leave it upside down in cooler weather because the gas is heavier than air. That is not saying that the garbage man will take it. But if you are cutting it for any reason it is still better to fill it with water just in case. If you are making a portable air tank then go to it.

Just about blew a foo foo valve getting the top out of my 9kg bottle I made in to a forge. I ended up ratchet strapping the bottle to a tree and using a set of 36" stillsons as I couldn't get a grip on the valve with anything else. Never occurred to me to use an adjustable wrench on the lip of the valve! Will definitely give your method a try next time.

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

I've taken a look at some better methods and yes, remove the metal carrying handles with an angle grinder (after emptying the can). Then strap it down and actually a plumber's 2 inch wrench has worked better in my recent openings.

Nice vid. I like how you grunt when you pick up the tank as tho you are lifting heavy weights. Thanks for the tutorial.

Make sure you open the pisser too just incase the valve is broken it might not release all the presser its the tiny screw on the side of the valve

I like the guy's safety shoes. LOL

I had all of these items!! Thanks for the video!

You can still get vapors if was a live tank leave the water in it to cut open then burn smell out .

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

Yea you can leave it filled with water while cutting too.

i got that same exact piece of metal pipe i use as a breaker bar too

Thanks. I want to cut one of these open and use my everlast welder to make a stove

@zakaijohnson9421

5 ай бұрын

Same

Thank you

I never take advice from people in sandals.

@MaximumIndustries

5 жыл бұрын

@@IcecyOutdoors Hey, Jesus wore sandals and did some crazy dangerous shit.

@houstonbottomboys3911

4 жыл бұрын

I never take advice from someone with that shiny of a wrench

@rodolfoplasencia4953

4 жыл бұрын

Evidently you aren't a follower of the smartest and most powerful man that walked this planet. The counsel doesn't come from a pair of sandals. The sandals are a pair of shoes that had protected millions of feet, having by itself better reputation than some men.

@balls1441

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaximumIndustries yeah you’re right but then again he’s Jesus he is god sooooo

@MaximumIndustries

3 жыл бұрын

@@balls1441 I'm still alive :D

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

Great video Thanks I was wondering how to get the valve out you made it seem easy.

hank hill WOULD HAVE A FIELD DAY

@MaximumIndustries

4 жыл бұрын

Now, lemme tell ya what...

Rebar was clever idea

Wear stout footwear, then stamp on the pole attached to the spanner, a bit of shock works wonders. Assuming that the bottle was as near empty as possible flash over the opening with a blowtorch, you’ll get a small whoosh and know the gas is purged.

@MaximumIndustries

Жыл бұрын

I don't like lighting things on fire hehe. Filled it with water and dumped it out. Got anything that might have been caught out.

I think you got lucky. The valves I've taken out were stuck in so tight, the wrench on the threads would have just broken them.

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

Failing this, get a pipe wrench. I got a 2 inch which makes this way easier. Also, cut off the carry handles either with a hacksaw or angle grinder.

If you are going to cut it open with a torch or cutoff wheel leave it full of water don't pour it out. That pushes the fumes out

@MaximumIndustries

5 жыл бұрын

Good point. No harm in doing so. If you are ever nervous about doing anything like this, have a professional or someone you don't care about do it.

@volador2828

4 жыл бұрын

My buddy was welding on a fuel tank of a MIG-17 ...he filled it full of water! Somehow the darn thing still had vapors in it! It blew up! He wasn't hurt, but did need a change of underwear... The tank was toast!! It wasn't his first one either that he worked on. It was the only one that blew up!

Do you need to have the tank "vacuumed" before having it filled for the first time after replacing the valve?

@MaximumIndustries

Жыл бұрын

Nope, just fill with water till is runs over, let sit for a little and pour out that will make sure any pockets are evacuated.

Cool video. I want to cut a large tank open with my powerplasma cutter. Thanks for this.

I need the valve to stay pristine. I will weld together a tool that wont damage it. Nice video.

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

You can cut the top cage off with a saw or grinder and remove the valve with a pipe wrench. Knowing what I know now, that is how I would have done it.

@user-cd6oi2fn4c

6 жыл бұрын

FrustratedBaboon

@FrustratedBaboon

6 жыл бұрын

I took a 6" by 2.5" ID pipe and cut rectangles out of the edges to fit snuggly and now I can use pipe wrench on that. I can do about 6 to 10 tanks under a minute.

Where do u vent the excess

@Bettinasisrg

5 жыл бұрын

When they are recycled the recycling place will vent them slowly until empty. Of course this happens in the middle of nowhere and no smoking or sparks can be anywhere near. I did one and would vent for an hour then stop and when it was windy, then turn upside down because L.P. is heavier than air. Just be careful!

I've done hundreds of those bottles, and one good smack with a heavy hammer sees them brass tops of,, obviously empty,, but there's always fumes in there, so the hose in the top sees of the remaining gas.

Nuff said

I don't suppose it will take any water with the valve still on it ?

@MaximumIndustries

4 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of

Before cutting or torching must pressure wash or steam the tank clean to prevent oil from the propane exploding. Good Video and stay safe.

does it matter how much you open the tank.to.get all the propane

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

Just open it all the way and flush it out really good with water so there is no lingering gas. You can leave the tank filled with water when you cut it if you want for extra precaution. Up to you, if you aren't sure about something, don't do it until you go read or ask someone.

Man, if you were wearing flip flops I could take you more seriously.

@urbancowboyinct2161

Жыл бұрын

People watch others make videos and comment. And people who make cool stuff and video it for the people who watch. You are?

Good job Thanks

I’m so dumb! I don’t know why I couldn’t figure that out.

do you have any of the old style valves the one without external threads that work

Cool. I've been wanting to cut my tank open with my powerplasma cutter but wasn't sure how to do it safely.

@MaximumIndustries

5 жыл бұрын

Yes just take out the valve and leave it flooded with water for a bit, dump it out and happy cutting.

@TheShowgunofHarlem

4 жыл бұрын

Jayden Davis is obviously no longer with us... (Moment of silence)

@excelsior8682

4 жыл бұрын

You still alive bro? Lmao

Turn it up side down L.P. seeks the lowest point!

@boodro2122

4 жыл бұрын

Ah! Nice to know!

@304justaking

3 жыл бұрын

No need for water.

Thanks a lot useing the rebar to hold down the tank smart

left hand thread

@stevet4064

6 жыл бұрын

No.

@denniswhite166

6 жыл бұрын

Left hand thread on the hose coming out of the valve. Right hand thread on the valve coming out of the tank.

Am I wrong waiting for a fail

Really no way to get that valve off without trashing it since it's brass huh? A 24" or 36" would strip the outside....I guess unless you used a few sticks of hot glue on the jaws or something, but if you're using the tank for a project, no reason.

Makes it look simple.

I have been cutting them tanks open with torch plasma and grinder for years and all I have ever did was leave valve open till empty put flame to open valve then cut. il bet out of 20 tanks 3 of them had a small flame for a couple seconds.

@MaximumIndustries

6 жыл бұрын

Yea, I just did two tanks and I just make a good habit of filling them with water before doing any cutting.

@tbomberus

6 жыл бұрын

As long as theyre empty theres not enough pressure to blow up.I've had a little flame shoot out of the cut I was making with a cut off wheel,but all it did was make a noise.

@DaPainterDude

6 жыл бұрын

May I ask if you're missing any eyebrows or had an horrible accidental cauterizing of your anatomy?

My wife and kids would rather collect the insurance money. No really. Nice video. Thank you.

Again I urge anyone If you will only call any propane company they will help you remove the valves

@mass4552

5 жыл бұрын

They will be happy to keep the brass valves as well. They return them for scrap prices.

I was holding my breath waiting for you to break the Cresent Wrench using it this way. All you have to do next time is just smack the valve with a good size hammer to pop it loose.

@excelsior8682

4 жыл бұрын

I'd rather not risk a spark ignition like that lol

I Always Go to the fuel Station (Anonymus,with a Cap),and fix the Trigger from the LPG station.after that Run until you hear the Booom. Now Take a Marlboro and Turn the black Shirt and capy down.its done,Lil Bit loud but ITS Work really good.😂😂😂

I just smack the valve with a hammer. Way easier and safer

A special sealant is used on the tank threads. I used a heat gun on medium heat for a while and this softens the sealant. The was done to replace the OPD which went bad. No issues since. This is the recommended method as far as I know.

Whats with all the grunting?? 🤣

Sandals, short pants, I assume no safety glasses. Steel bar used to brace the steel tank when breaking valve loose. Steel wrench used to unscrew valve. A spark for whatever reason between the wrench and the valve and it's bad news. Standing over the tank when you were manually unscrewing the valve = wow. Any pressure in the tank at all and you're digging the valve out of your face. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, I just worked for a propane distributor for 15 years.

@MaximumIndustries

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing 15 years of experience with us, very enlightening.

@whatsfordinner21

4 жыл бұрын

how would you take it off?

So many unsafe things here I dont know where to begin.

@boodro2122

4 жыл бұрын

How do you figure?

Say less

Heheheheh propane

Why did you rinse it out? Propane boils at -44 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you open it just let it sit.

😂 This is a 💣... and could Blow 👆..... but they do make a cool stove....

Do you not have a voice

@1989cranston

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe he just doesn't want to talk..?

@beeftec5862

6 жыл бұрын

got to say i do agree about the keeping quiet, you at least need some subtitles especially when your doing something as potentially danagerous as this

@charleswalter2902

6 жыл бұрын

doesn't need one. the video explains it all.

@beeftec5862

6 жыл бұрын

the video has nothing on the risk of freeze burns to start with....

@2layz2p57

6 жыл бұрын

I am not sure why you ask if he has a voice. Video shows everything that is needed to get the idea, besides if he were talking you might have been tempted to say he talks to much, the video isn’t on the ability to talk or not talk.

🤣 they make tools for this job... and if you really need a OPD go to your professional Certified dealer to do this job.

Ok but you made a couple mistakes 1st Wear gloves. Propane can burn your fingers 2th Call any company who sells propane They have the right tools and will remove the valve for you Warning Be wise playing with propane is like playing with tnt

@MaximumIndustries

5 жыл бұрын

Always be careful when working with anything with gas. If you're not comfortable working with it, you shouldn't attempt this procedure. For this tank, I left the tank open for more than a week out in the woods away from everything, and then filled it with water through the valve. I didn't show this process, but there are plenty of ways to perform this safely. I wanted to show that anyone can do this with little to no tools. Everything I used could be found or bought at a dollar store or for less than $10 at a flee market. I'd recommend getting a belt clamp and pipe wrench and gas sniffer if you're going to do large quantities of gas tanks.

@kodyrainwater

5 жыл бұрын

Also if your shining your propane tank. remember this. Head to feet you will not cause a leak. Feet to head everyone dead.

@jasonhook5644

4 жыл бұрын

@@kodyrainwater can you explain this further?

Cat got your tongue? You made this video for people to see but you're to scare to talk?

@DaPainterDude

6 жыл бұрын

Actually that's brilliant to not say a word. Now no dumb ass can say well such and such told me how to do it and thats how I blew my eyeball out of my head and cauterize my eye socket with that there gosh darn tank.

@andrewh.6349

5 жыл бұрын

Watch primitive technology and see

@emeraldfox7175

3 жыл бұрын

He cldnt talk with all the grunting he was doing! 🤣

Doing this alone is fine but having someone holding the camera next to you is not right. You keep throwing heavy metal tools down to the ground as if you do not understand that they can strike rocks and make sparks. But even worse than that, you throw tool down toward a pile of other metal tools that are already on the ground. If you apply for a job at the gas companies, do not mention this video. It only takes one spark. I just opened and cut my first propane tank and did a much better job than you did. However I have no plan to post a video about it. My video will start at the point where you add water to the tank.