lubrication of propane bottle threads

lubrication of propane bottle threads

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15 May 2016 at 15:30 #238777
roy entwistle
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I know one doesn't lubricate the threads on acetylene or oxygen bottles but is it permissible on propane ?

Thanks Roy
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15 May 2016 at 15:30 #24546
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15 May 2016 at 16:11 #238783
Brian Wood
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Roy,

The advice given by BOC in their customer joining literature was NOT to use any grease or oil on any of the threaded fittings, fuel gas or otherwise; it is quite clear. I imagine a trace of graphite might be acceptable, that is not excluded.

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15 May 2016 at 16:48 #238784
Gordon W
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Just clean the threads if needed, I would use a brass wire brush. Do not lubricate, no need to.
15 May 2016 at 18:55 #238795
frank brown
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I have heard that any roughness (burr or bit of grease) in the oxygen pipe will catch fire due to the friction with the flow of the oxygen heating the rough spot to its ignition temperature.

Frank
15 May 2016 at 21:03 #238815
Phil Whitley
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Actually the danger with oxygen is that it will oxidise oil or grease very quickly, causing spontaneous combustion, and possible explosion.
15 May 2016 at 21:20 #238823
roy entwistle
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Gentlemen I am aware of the dangers with oxygen I did ask about any problems with propane

Thanking you

Roy

Edited By roy entwistle on 15/05/2016 21:25:54
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