Re: [balloon-makers] fork lift propane tanks

["Mike & Tammie" <private e-mail address>]

Tom,
I don't think there is any problem getting an experimental airworthiness
certificate for a balloon with fork lift tanks. The key word here is
experimental. However I would think that you could find ten gallon tanks for
a reasonable price. The empty weight difference would be minimal (few inches
taller) and the propane capacity 1/3 more. I know that new aluminum 10
gallon tanks can be had for less than $175.

I think that Emerald Isle Distrubitors sells balloon cylinders for that
price. (614-888-2788)  I bought a couple of 6 pound aluminum tanks a couple
years back (for pilot light supply when using nitrogen) and they were great
people to deal with.

Mike Lavoie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Deering" <hot-air@deering.org>
To: <balloon-makers@deering.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 10:56 PM
Subject: [balloon-makers] fork lift propane tanks


>
> On 3/28/01, Donald L Piccard wrote:
> >Yes, they are fine, but you will have to remove the "Excess Flow Shut
> >Off" valve in the base of the liquid withdrawal valve.  It is a spring
> >loaded disc that will pop into place and stop all propane if you draw on
> >the liquid too much.  Like using your blast valve.
>
> Thanks, Don.
>
> What kind of gauges to forklift tanks have, if any?  I assume any
> gauge in a vertical tank will stop working if you ride it with a pony
> saddle.
>
> And another thing.  What's the chances of getting a balloon certified
> experimental with forklift propane tanks?
>
> Tom Deering
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