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Forum: Safety 2007-04-24, 3:32pm
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Posted By MikeAurelius
I've never had a static problem with mine -- they...

I've never had a static problem with mine -- they are kept on the ground, not on a deck or anything, and that may be the issue with yours?

If the holes are in the bottom (base) of the box, then...
Forum: Safety 2007-04-13, 6:04am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Yeah....people can be foolish at times.....

Yeah....people can be foolish at times.....
Forum: Safety 2007-03-23, 6:16am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
That's the message! Thanks for taking that easy...

That's the message! Thanks for taking that easy step.
Forum: Safety 2007-03-19, 7:01am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
I'd get the regulator side QD's, myself. Then you...

I'd get the regulator side QD's, myself. Then you just coil up the hose and put it inside your work area when you are done. Most any welding supply shop will have them in stock, they are a standard...
Forum: Safety 2007-02-13, 4:09pm
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Give it a good rating!!

Give it a good rating!!
Forum: Safety 2007-02-08, 9:24am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
By the way, if you found the information in this...

By the way, if you found the information in this thread helpful, please rate it!
Forum: Safety 2007-02-08, 9:12am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Take a look at this one, it has a height of 36". ...

Take a look at this one, it has a height of 36".

http://www.rubbermaid.com/rubbermaid/ecommerce/product.jhtml?prodId=HpdProd100038&catId=HpdCat140014
Forum: Safety 2007-02-08, 8:44am
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
The containers come in many different...

The containers come in many different configurations. I've seen a couple that are designed to hold trash cans, maybe one of those will work for you. You are correct in thinking that tipping a...
Forum: Safety 2007-02-05, 10:06am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
I'll get some pictures taken as soon as it warms...

I'll get some pictures taken as soon as it warms up. It was -25 F this morning.
Forum: Safety 2007-02-05, 10:06am
Replies: 555
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Posted By MikeAurelius
And even if the tank is outside and it blows, it...

And even if the tank is outside and it blows, it is far less likely to destroy the house. The house wall will act as a barrier, and while there may be some structural damage from blast overpressure,...
Forum: Safety 2007-01-02, 5:39am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Just the bottom should be fine.

Just the bottom should be fine.
Forum: Safety 2007-01-02, 5:38am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Um...NO. Copper can be and IS used very safely in...

Um...NO. Copper can be and IS used very safely in the house and the studio. Copper is one of the alternatives to hard wall pipe and is used when there are a lot of bends to accomodate that hard wall...
Forum: Safety 2007-01-01, 11:12am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
The one I use was designed to store lawn...

The one I use was designed to store lawn furniture. It will hold 4 20 pound tanks (not that I use that many any more). I cut a notch in the lid to run the flex metal pipe, and drilled a couple of...
Forum: Safety 2006-12-31, 12:05pm
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
Rubbermaid makes them, as well as other...

Rubbermaid makes them, as well as other companies.

If you have a Target nearby, check in the patio section (although at this time of year, it might be tough to find one). They are sometimes called...
Forum: Safety 2006-12-17, 7:37pm
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Posted By MikeAurelius
You are correct!

You are correct!
Forum: Safety 2006-12-17, 7:00am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
If the tank is protected in a plastic outdoor...

If the tank is protected in a plastic outdoor container, then you don't have to worry about rust.

The rubber hoses are not designed to be exposed to weather 24/7/365...here in the US, the National...
Forum: Safety 2006-12-15, 4:12pm
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
Living in an apartment makes it even more...

Living in an apartment makes it even more imperative that it be outside. Do you realize that you are putting the entire building at risk?

Here in the US, it is fairly generally accepted that...
Forum: Safety 2006-12-15, 5:22am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
There is no safe way to keep propane in your...

There is no safe way to keep propane in your house. Period. End of discussion.

There is NO SUCH THING as a safe box for propane. Propane will explode and level a house and no box could ever...
Forum: Safety 2006-11-21, 11:34am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Doesn't really matter. For large bulk tanks, say...

Doesn't really matter. For large bulk tanks, say in excess of 100 gallons, I believe that NFPA says they should be at least 15 feet from any structure. Smaller tanks can be anywhere. I'd keep it near...
Forum: Safety 2006-11-01, 7:47am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
I would suggest that you have the propane company...

I would suggest that you have the propane company do this work for you. They know the requirements for such types of installations and can do it safely.

It can also be done by a plumber, but I'd...
Forum: Safety 2006-10-30, 7:59am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
No problem Bonnie, that's what Dale and I are...

No problem Bonnie, that's what Dale and I are here for.
Forum: Safety 2006-10-30, 7:37am
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Posted By MikeAurelius
Bonnie - that's a popular misconception, I'm...

Bonnie - that's a popular misconception, I'm afraid.

Exhaust should always be done first. You can always open a door or window to get fresh air in, but you can't get all the bad stuff OUT without...
Forum: Safety 2006-10-30, 5:00am
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
Use an outside storage box - Rubbermaid makes...

Use an outside storage box - Rubbermaid makes them, as do others.

Using room air changes is not a good way to calculate ventilation - for our purposes (lampworking), you should have a hood of some...
Forum: Safety 2006-10-21, 4:18am
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
Thank you Vickie - we try hard. I'm glad...

Thank you Vickie - we try hard.

I'm glad you brought this up actually - it's one of the things I routinely bang my head up against the wall over. This is not an inexpensive hobby. And...
Forum: Safety 2006-10-17, 2:39pm
Replies: 555
Views: 306,353
Posted By MikeAurelius
No problem Hayley. When I saw that someone was...

No problem Hayley. When I saw that someone was asking about this issue, I thought it was time for a bump.

Just let me know when you are ready!
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