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Nov 9, 2007 | 10:40 AM

poor_rambler

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Forklift propane

Does anyone know if I can use forklift cylinders with a propane reddy heater? We have a heater at hte shop and an abundance of forklift cylinders. Thanks

Nov 9, 2007 | 02:02 PM

ashshade

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The valve on a forklift tank lets out liquid propane, your heater needs vapor - unless you want a big fire use the proper tank.

Nov 9, 2007 | 02:07 PM

poor_rambler

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Thanks, I was unsure if I would get vapor by standing it up.

Nov 9, 2007 | 05:47 PM

wrobo23

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I'd stick with what ashshade said

Nov 9, 2007 | 06:10 PM

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Different coupler also.
However, some older tanks had four couplers on the top. The main connector for the forklift, the fill port, and two that are like a grill connector, one marked vapor and the other marked liquid. This style you can use with a grill.