Refueling gas cartridges for burners with your own hands: instructions for different types of cylinders

Little things to remember

To put it bluntly, the process of staining with a balloon is not so difficult - there will not be any special problems here. Another thing to consider: prepare the surface correctly. It is worth acting step by step, systematically, only with this approach you can achieve an ideal result.

For example, consider working with cars, since it is precisely such tasks that are the most relevant today, spray cans are used for automotive repairs everywhere.

Detail :

• It is known that automotive compounds are able to dry very quickly.As a rule, the result is ready in an hour. But the staining itself must be done carefully and carefully - rushing here is simply unacceptable;
• In accordance with the instructions, it is first necessary to carry out preparatory work for the painting work, aimed at the room itself. They usually paint in boxes, garages, sometimes they work right in the open air - this is normal. The main thing, if you decide to work in the open air, do it not on a sunny day, but also in calm weather;
• Lighting is an important aspect of spray painting. It must be good. The ideal option is uniform illumination of the work surface. The bright sun is not suitable for this, as are spotlights - let them be directed exactly where they need to be.

How they work:

1. First, the room should be vacuumed. Doing this work is worth conscience, because the quality of the future result depends precisely on the thoroughness of cleaning - it is much more pleasant to be clean;
2. There are tricks: floors, for example, are usually moistened with water (but not too plentifully so that there are no puddles). When water is applied, there will be much less dust;
3. It is better to refrain from using fans - they will only complicate the work. Operating temperature - from 15 to 25 degrees. It is these indicators that are ideal if you need to paint with a spray can;
4. Earlier it was said that the work must be carried out in a step-by-step mode. That is, it is necessary to apply the next layer of paint or primer only when the previous one has already dried out. If the temperature in the box where spray painting is carried out is high, a film may appear on the paint. Under it, most often still raw paint is hidden - because of this, the effect of shagreen appears (there is such a possibility);
5. Another nuance: when asked how to properly paint from a spray can, experienced people recommend dismantling the part on which the composition will be applied, working with it individually. If there is a car in the box, it should be protected with a cover or protected with a special screen - to avoid unpleasant incidents;
6. The personal safety of the master is also an important aspect. Enamels and varnishes for cars are toxic, quite harmful to human health, which is no secret. Accordingly, goggles, a respirator, overalls and gloves should be at hand before staining.

How to properly fill a gas cylinder on a car with LPG?

First of all, you must remember one thing - it is forbidden to refuel your car if there is an operator or a tanker at the gas filling station! For such a violation, the employee can be punished or even fired, and you, at a minimum, will receive a warning or possibly even a fine! All you need to do is tell the employee the location of the remote refueling device.

True, there are exceptions when there is no refueling agent or the refueling itself provides for the possibility of self-refueling, in which case the following tips will help you properly refuel at a gas filling station.

From personal experience. For example, I once witnessed a simply egregious case of violation of safety rules by an employee of a gas station. The gas filling station operator, in a state of extreme intoxication, tried to connect a pistol and could not only connect it to the VZU, he could hardly stand on his feet. The worst thing was that a few minutes after his unsuccessful attempts, the tanker decided to smoke out of grief, while holding the gun in his hands.I'll tell you honestly, I've never seen people so quickly get into cars and disperse in all directions. Laughter, laughter, but everything could have ended in tears.

1. The first thing to do is drive up to the column and turn off the engine.

2. Perform a visual check of all HBO units for serviceability, although this is best done before you are going to refuel.

3. Connect the adapter, if it is provided for by the design of your HBO, and install the gun in the VZU.

4. Turn on the gas supply and check the filling of the gas cylinder. It must be remembered here that only the amount of gas that is physically placed in it can fit into the cylinder, you should not shake the car, stagger in order to pump more gas into your cylinder. I wrote about this in more detail in my previous article: About cheating at gas stations. Find out how they "inflate" at the gas filling station.

5. After the cylinder is filled, the gas filling station automation will shut off the gas supply. You will notice this by the fact that the numbers in the "liters" and "rubles" fields will stop. Although if you do not need a full tank, you can stop filling at any time.

6. All that is left for you is to disconnect the “gun” and remove the adapter if you installed it.

After completing the refueling, do not forget to pay the bill. That's actually the whole procedure, as you can see, nothing complicated, the most important thing is to try to do it yourself several times.

Disadvantages of switching to gas

Service problems.

Despite the popularity of HBO, there are not so many specialists in setting up and installing such equipment.

The reason is that the maintenance of HBO requires expensive equipment, which not all stations are ready to purchase.

When problems arise with the system, you have to spend a lot of time looking for an intelligent master.

A small number of gas stations.

The main reason for the small number of gas filling stations is the difficulty in obtaining permits for refueling cars with such fuel, as well as the high cost of equipment.

On a long trip, you have to suffer to find a suitable gas station. The only thing that saves is the ability to quickly switch to gasoline.

Reduced power and dynamics.

The results of the experiments showed that after refueling the car with gas (methane or propane), the power drops by 12-15 percent. Accordingly, the maximum speed is also reduced by 6-7 percent.

Problems with starting the engine at low temperatures.

When the ambient temperature drops below 10 degrees below zero, the gas passes into a liquid state and does not enter the system.

In addition, the ignition temperature also increases, which leads to a number of starting problems.

In such a situation, the only solution is to start on gasoline, and then switch to gas.

Danger of depressurization due to rising temperatures.

Cars with HBO are afraid of engine overheating due to the risk of system depressurization. For the same reason, direct sunlight should be avoided.

Increasing the weight of the car and reducing the volume of the trunk.

It's no secret that HBO is installed in the luggage compartment, which often leads to a lack of space when loading.

On average, 65-70 kilograms are added to the weight of the car and 40 liters of luggage compartment are taken away.

There are situations when HBO is mounted directly behind the rear seats.In this case, the possibility of their folding and transportation of rangefinder cargoes is excluded.

Algorithm for filling the container with dye

Injection of cylinders on professional equipment is beneficial in terms of capacity filling, but is not available due to the high price. Self-filling aerosol cans with paint is justified by its low costs and ease of operation. Although the container is not filled to the maximum volume.

The aerosol container can be used more than once.

Before how to fill spray paint prepared tools:

• A container is being prepared: an empty deodorant, from under the dye. A container of paint of one type is pumped with paint of the same type: acrylic after acrylic, alkyd after alkyd. Otherwise, a "chemical conflict" may occur. The quality of the paint coating will suffer from this.
• A dye of the desired shade, purchased ready-made or tinted with your own hands, can be refueled.
• The dye is injected with a large volume medical syringe. If an additional broken needle is used, then the release of the safety valve will be more effective.
• A nipple taken from an old bicycle inner tube is used.
• For bike or car pump chamber inflation.
• Manometer measuring pressure.

Before filling the paint into the spray can with your own hands, the cap and sprayer are removed from the container. The remaining steps are performed in strict sequence:

• The syringe is filled with dye.
• The cylinder fuse is pressed with a needle on the syringe, and the syringe is inserted into the container until it stops.
• The paint is pumped into the balloon. HER number corresponds to a certain shade. You can choose the desired color by fan.Colors for tinting are most often chosen from RAL, NCS, Pantone catalogs. Mixing base colors allows you to get the desired shade.
• Actions are performed until 2/3 of the container is full. So, for example, a 520 ml balloon is pumped into 400 ml. This capacity is enough for painting 1.5 m2, if the paint is applied in two layers.
• To stir the dye, 5 balls are added to the balloon. Bicycle bearing balls will do.

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In order to spray, pressurized air is added to the tank to be filled:

• The release of the safety valve is carried out by the nipple of the bicycle. It is inserted into the bottle.
• A bicycle pump is connected to the nipple. Air is pumped up to a pressure of 5 atmospheres. Low pressure does not provide high-quality atomization. If the indicator is greater, then the capacity is broken.
• The nipple is removed and the spray button is installed in its place.

The can is ready to use. It is shaken, the paint is mixed and spray control is carried out. A small dose of dye is applied to an unnecessary surface.

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The classification of gas cylinders for burners is influenced by different parameters. An important indicator in this regard is the method of fixing the cartridge to the burner. There are the following types of cans.

Threaded

Threaded spray cans are considered universal because they are widely used in hiking, car trips, in the country, hunting and fishing. Such containers have a thread on the neck, and the connection is made by screwing the burner or hose directly from the gas appliance to the cartridge. In this case, the connection is vertical.

Starting and adjusting the degree of supply of the gas mixture is carried out by manual adjustment using a special valve, which is located on a portable burner.

Typically, these models are made of high quality metal and strength. They are characterized by compactness, ease of use, a high degree of safety and come in different sizes (from 110 to 500 g). The operating time depends on the volume: for example, a canister with a volume of 230 g works on average about 4 hours.

collet

Collet (or choke) cartridges have a push (clamp) connection method. Such models are equipped with a special cylinder-shaped part that acts as a clamp when connected to a gas appliance. To connect the burner to the cartridge, a special adapter is often needed.

The collet connection method is most often used in higher models of cylinders. They are designed for use in everyday life with various gas appliances: burners, stoves, cutters. 5 liter collet cylinders are often used in camping. This type of balloon is also very popular in rural areas. Some Russian manufacturers produce cylinders with a gas mixture for use in winter.

Collet cartridges of small volumes are designed for use in field conditions. The disadvantage of this type of fastening is the rapid loosening of the latch, which causes gas leakage. In addition, during transportation, there is a risk of accidentally pressing the valve - it works and releases gas. Therefore, collet cartridges are not very popular among outdoor enthusiasts.

valve

Valve models can be used for a limited type of instrument, namely products from Coleman and Campingaz.They are absolutely not suitable for products from other manufacturers.

pierced

These cartridges are intended for single use, since it is possible to disconnect the cylinder from the gas appliance only after the gas is completely used up. However, advanced models of pierceable cylinders are equipped with an SGS system that allows you to shut off a container that still contains gas. This blocks the gas leak. Typically, such models are used at picnics, cottages, at home to work with soldering and lighting lamps, portable tiles.

Composite

In addition to conventional metal ones, a new type of gas cylinders has recently appeared - plastic composite. All elements - the cover (casing), the vessel itself and the locking mechanisms are made of modern materials of high quality and durability, safe for people and the natural environment.

Such cylinders are convenient to use, as they are lighter (approximately 70%) compared to metal models. Composite cylinders are transparent, which allows you to visually monitor the level of the gas mixture in the tank and refuel in time. Outside, the transparent container has a protective plastic casing, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a new one.

Composite cylinders are explosion-proof, since the shut-off valves have check valves equipped with a melting insert. As the temperature rises, this insert melts, the gas gradually leaves the bulb, and the pressure inside the bulb drops, which eliminates the risk of an explosion.

About gas cylinders

Gas cylinders are the main type of fuel for burners.Another name is gas cartridges (so they are called because they are disposable and must be replaced after use, that is, cylinders are not refilled).

Cylinders are filled not with pure gases, but with gas mixtures. This is due to the fact that special requirements are imposed on fuel for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts, for example, resistance to low and high temperatures, wind resistance, reaction to air pressure, etc. Each mixture has its own purpose, first of all - adjustment to the climate and weather.

Expert opinion
Torsunov Pavel Maksimovich

There are many manufacturers of gas equipment on the market, including burner cartridges. The most famous, one might even say legendary, is Primus. This Swedish company produces different models of cylinders for different applications - from economic and tourist to professional. Moreover, the company is so famous that "Primus" is called not only its cylinders, but any liquid fuel heating devices. In fact, this name has become a household name.

Refueling of gas cylinders

It is not necessary to buy a new cylinder every time when the gas from the previous one is used up. These containers are great for repeated use and thus save money to their owners.

Refueling household gas cylinders is a simple and ordinary procedure, the main attention of which should be given to safety

There are 4 options for filling up gas:

• specialized filling station;
• car filling stations (if special equipment is available);
• mobile modular station;
• home gas station.

It is better to focus on the first option - it is safer, employees have experience and equipment, they know how to assess the strength of vessels and use several methods of gas injection. At filling stations, employees often do not know how to work with gas and check containers, they do not have the necessary equipment, including scales to control the mass of a container. A specialized gas station would be a safer choice.

As for mobile modular stations, as a rule, they are used for filling oxygen cylinders. This is true for medical institutions and industrial enterprises that use oxygen daily in their work. The cost of such a station starts from 4 million rubles.

Gas cylinder filling methods

Proper filling of cylinders, domestic or travel, begins with checking the vessel. The manager evaluates:

• is there any damage and dents to the body (if there is, you should refuse to use the container and replace it with a new one);
• whether the valve and valve are in order;
• residual pressure in the empty container (there must be no pressure).

If the container is in order, you can start refueling. The design is quite simple. The cylinder is connected to the source of the substance by a special hose through which the gas enters the container. All necessary elements - valves, hoses, adapter, adapter - must be included. However, specialized stations usually have the necessary equipment.

There are 3 charging methods:

1. Pumping. The simplest, the substance is pumped into the tank by a pump.
2. Pump-evaporative. Simultaneously with the pumping of the substance into the cylinder, heating and an increase in pressure in the system occur.
3. Pump and compressor. Differs in the increased pumping speed which compressors set to the pump.

The cost of refueling depends on the volume of the cylinder, but usually it is 200-300 rubles.

The color of the cylinder indicates the gas contained inside, blue for oxygen

Technical gases

Technical gases are substances that are used in industry, agriculture, medicine, and the service sector. Gas vessels are used not only in dachas and when traveling for space heating, cooking and refilling lighters, but also at various enterprises. Selling and refueling cylinders to a business can even become a separate line of income.

The most common technical gases include:

• helium - for melting, welding and cutting metals, as well as for inflating balloons;
• oxygen - in hospitals, as well as in metallurgy for fuel combustion;
• nitrogen - for the chemical and oil and gas industries, as well as in medicine for transporting internal organs.

food

Food or shielding gases are gas mixtures that are used to process food in order to protect it from the environment and extend its shelf life. They are not used at home, only in the food industry. They protect the product from interaction with oxygen, therefore they prevent oxidation and reproduction of microorganisms. As a rule, these are carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Harmless, legally allowed to use E290, E941, E938, E939, E942.

Also available in refillable bottles.

When will everything pay off?

To understand whether it is worth spending money on re-equipping a car, we will carry out a number of simple calculations.To calculate, we take five Gazelle cars, provided that each car travels 250 kilometers per day.

The price of a filling station (with a pressure of 10 "cubes" per hour) is about $ 3,000. This amount is required to be divided by the number of cars and get the cost per car - $ 600.

It is also worth adding the cost of HBO - 400-500 dollars. Total - 1000 US dollars per car.

Gazelle consumes an average of 18 liters per hundred. As for blue fuel, the consumption here is almost the same.

One "cube" of methane in Russia costs 15 rubles, or about 23 cents. It turns out that the cost per 100 km is $4.14.

Traveling on petrol costs twice as much. One liter costs about 34 rubles - 50 cents. Accordingly, 9 dollars will be required for 100 km.

For every hundred kilometers, the savings are almost five dollars.

For the payback of the equipment, the machine must travel 20 thousand kilometers.

If we take into account that in total five cars travel 1250 kilometers, then the costs will be recouped quickly - in 80 working days. The greater the daily mileage, the faster the payback comes.

The issue of installing a HBU is especially acute if the car's consumption is 25-30 liters per "hundred". In such a situation, the cost of equipment will pay off in 50-60 days.

Benefits of converting your car to gas

Availability.

The main reason why motorists switch to gas fuel is the desire to save money.

On average, the cost of gas is two times lower, which guarantees the benefits and payback of the system in case of long trips.

The price of equipment installation may vary and ranges from 15-50 thousand rubles.

Many experts have calculated and come to the conclusion that after 15-20 thousand kilometers, equipment in the middle price category pays for itself.

In practice, 9 out of 10 motorists when buying a new car and on it.

Increasing the resource of the motor.

Gas has an octane rating that is higher than that of gasoline, which guarantees its combustion without residue, no detonation and minimal load on the engine.

In addition, HBO guarantees more uniform mixing of gas with the air flow, which prevents the lubricant from being washed off the inside of the cylinders. That's why the motor lasts longer.

Salvation for the environment.

Due to the fact that the gas is almost completely burned, the amount of harmful vapors in the exhaust is minimal. If we draw parallels with "diesel" gases from the exhaust pipe, then the level of nitrogen oxide is 60-65 percent lower, and particulate matter is 80 percent lower.

Multifunctionality.

The installation of HBO does not mean that the driver must give up the main fuel. Moreover, he has access to gasoline (diesel oil) or gas at any time. All that is required is to move a special toggle switch to the desired position.

Safety for life.

There are many stereotypes on the net that HBO explodes on impact or even spontaneously. In practice, such situations are known, but they are rare. The main thing is to entrust the installation to professionals and periodically undergo maintenance.

In addition, safety valves are provided in the HBO to prevent spontaneous explosion. But that's not all.

Cylinders are mounted in such a way as to reduce the risk of contact and explosion when colliding with another object on the road.

At the same time, a lot of experiments were carried out that proved the minimum risk for the car.

If a leak appears, it is easy to recognize with the help of smelling elements - mercaptans.

Filling valve threaded cartridges

Filling valve threaded cartridges requires the following pre-prepared equipment:

• Two fittings: one, with a union nut, is connected to a household gas cylinder, and the second, threaded, is connected to a gas cartridge;
• A transparent hose with which it will be possible to trace the process of transfusion of gas. It also performs the function of an adapter and connects to two fittings;
• Valves that allow you to turn on and off the gas supply from the cylinder right at the valve;
• A filter built into the valve that prevents debris from entering and clogging the can;
• An additional valve that allows you to bleed gas without removing the adapter.

A good adapter model wins over a cheap one due to a number of advantages:

• The adapter valve ensures the safety of the household cylinder valve, which deteriorates due to regular unscrewing and tightening and due to rust or other metal particles that fall on the thread;
• Due to the fact that the valve is in the closest position to the cartridge valve, during the next refueling cycle, there is practically no leakage of excess gas, pouring it onto your hands and spraying it into the environment;
• The spherical design of the valve allows you to quickly stop the gas supply and avoid unwanted overflow and forced bleeding of excess gas;
• Thanks to the advantages described above, the refueling process is noticeably easier, safer and more economical.

An adapter is screwed onto the valve of a large household gas cylinder instead of a reducer. Refueling is best done in the company of an assistant and in the open air away from crowded places. Since there will be a strong smell of gas, people passing by may become worried and call the gas service.

The process of filling valve threaded cartridges consists of the following steps:

Step 1. First of all, you should drain the remaining condensate, bleed the residual pressure in all cartridges that you plan to fill before the adapter is connected to a large cylinder. Thanks to this, the refueling process will be a little faster.

The adapter is screwed onto the cartridge, which is turned upside down, the cartridge is slightly heated with warm hands, which increases the volume of gas and speeds up the bleed process. Drain the condensate preferably into a plastic bottle. It smells rather unpleasant and saturates the surrounding objects with the smell.

Step 2. Preparing the system consists in setting the gas cylinder in a stable position with the valve pointing down and opening free access to it. In no case should the cylinder rest on the valve. The ideal option is to hang the balloon upside down. Next, tighten the adapter and open the valve of the large cylinder.

Step 3. The adapter is tightly screwed to the can. Open the valve on the adapter and start pouring gas. The cessation of the noise emitted by the pouring of gas means the end of the filling.

Step 4. The next step is to release the gas in order to cool the can. The procedure is performed by opening the bleed valve on the adapter. After a few seconds, the can will be cold enough, and the pressure in it will drop to the desired level.We close the valve. If necessary, refilling is carried out.

Step 5. The most important step is to create a buffer cushion in the can to prevent possible expansion and explosion. We open the bleed valve and wait for the moment when the liquid no longer flows.

Never point the gas jet at yourself. When shaking the can, you should definitely feel the flopping. Also an effective method is weighing a filled canister on a scale.

After going through all the stages, it is important to check the tightness of all filled containers

Always point the end of the hose away from you when bleeding, draining residual condensate and creating a cushion

For safety reasons, it is not recommended to store cartridges in the sun, in damp and cold places. Cold cylinders after refueling are covered with a layer of condensate. To prevent rusting processes, it is worth wiping the containers with a dry towel.

Safe operation of household gas cylinders

To figure out how to safely use a gas cylinder, you need to dwell in more detail on their connection, installation, operation and refueling.

Connecting the gas cylinder to consumption devices

It is not enough to have a gas cylinder and a device to which it will be connected.

Autonomous gasification implies the presence of a whole system of equipment:

• A device that will “feed” on gas (stove, column, grill, etc.);
• Gas cylinder;
• gas hose;
• Reducer;
• Hose clamps.

The pressure in the gas cylinder depends on the temperature and is not constant.Therefore, to equalize it, a gas reducer is used, which not only lowers, but also equalizes the pressure to the value necessary for the normal operation of the equipment.

A simple gas reducer (frog) reduces and equalizes the gas pressure to the rate required for the operation of gas equipment

The reducer is screwed onto the valve fitting and connected to the gas consumption device using a hose. 3-4 layers of gas fum tape are pre-wound on all threaded connections. The connecting hose at the fixing point must be additionally secured with steel clamps.

When connecting threaded connections, it is necessary to pre-wind 3-4 layers of gas fum-tape and tighten the nut with sufficient force

All connections should be checked for their degree of tightness. The reliability of the connection is checked by applying soap suds - the presence of bubbles indicates insufficient tightness. To eliminate leakage, tighten the nut connecting the fitting to the reducer with great force.

If a gas leak is found in the area of ​​the connecting hose, tighten the clamp bolts. After completing the adjustment, it is necessary to re-check with soap suds. This check must always be carried out when connecting the gas bottle, both for the first time and after replacing it.

Soapy solution always helps in identifying insufficient tightness of joints.

Some gas masters check for gas leaks with a lit match. This type of leak test is prohibited by safety regulations. Firstly, in daylight, small flames can simply be overlooked.Secondly, a significant gas leak can lead to ignition and even an explosion.

Safety requirements for the operation of gas cylinders

One of the most important safety criteria operation of the gas cylinder is a constant monitoring of overheating and possible leakage. The propane-butane mixture itself is odorless, but the presence of a mercaptan hydrocarbon in the composition allows you to determine the leak.

Basic safety requirements for the operation of bottled gas:

• Gas equipment must be in good working order. Cylinders should be inspected at least once every 5 years. When connecting a cylinder or replacing it, check the tightness of all connections with a soapy solution.
• Do not use cylinders with traces of rust, with a faulty valve, in the absence of gas labeling.
• It is necessary to store the cylinder in a special ventilated cabinet that protects the cylinder from direct sunlight and precipitation. The distance from the cabinet to the window or door must be at least 1 m.
• When placed indoors, the distance to an open flame source must be at least 5 m. Also, the distance to heat sources (heating radiators, electric heaters, etc.) must be at least 1 m. Large-capacity cylinders should be placed in a special cabinet with outside of the housing.
• It is forbidden to store cylinders in the basement or bury them in the ground.
• In working condition, the cylinder must be in a vertical position.
• When replacing the cylinder, you need to make sure that there are no sources of ignition.

Never neglect the above rules for the safe operation of bottled gas, as even the slightest violation can become a threat to life.

Rules for safe operation

Working with combustible materials and open flames is always risky, so when using even a simple hand-held device, you must follow the safety rules.

First of all, you need to get acquainted with the design of the device, carefully study the instruction manual and in the future take into account all the recommendations of the manufacturer (+)

Overheating of the cylinder is unacceptable, which can provoke a close location of a heat source, such as a fire or stove. The spray can explode and cause injury with the sharp edges of the torn body. It is also not recommended to leave it in the sun.

Special care is required for professional devices that are usually used for a long time. Suppose, in order to preserve the functions of the burner and the power of the torch, after a long operation, the device is packed in a catalytic heating pad.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

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Analysis of the features of various models:

In everyday life and on vacation, the burner is indispensable when there is a need to set something on fire, heat up or solder. It solves problems in the cold season, helps out if it is necessary to quickly carry out repair work on the pipeline.

However, like other tools, the burner requires careful handling and compliance with operating rules.

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