Remove Propane Tank Valve in 2 Minutes (No Special Tools)

[@dirkfrazier9779]

Thany you! I have a tank I've wanted to take the valve out of for years, but I just couldn't get the leverage on it. I have a tiedown, I have a breaker bar, and I have a tree. Bingo! Thank you so much! Now I can get started making it into a smelter!

[@HNXMedia]

Happy to help. Now get smelting!

[@stewartbruce2409]

I just removed my first propane valve today. No tree around so I placed pipe between handle spaces to stop it from rolling. Adjustable wrench on valve, with pipe for leverage. Total success because of your guidance, and some other options for the students of HNX media.

[@HNXMedia]

Awesome! Glad the video helped. It is always cool to hear people putting their unique "twist" on things.

[@lo-fiFromChicago]

That twist is from a different video tho

[@ryansecakuku9312]

Thanx I didn’t have ratchet straps and needed another option and yours was it. Thanks, got valve off today.

[@Davidmwalter]

Pretty direct and straight to the point. Not two thousand things to do. Thanks for the great video.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped.

[@janetwestrup6910]

That intro 😍😍😍. That’s REALLY why I stayed and watched. 👍🏼

[@HNXMedia]

That's my Gypsy Trail Pom. She sneaks her way into a ton of my videos and is typically featured on the end screens. Thanks for watching. Hope the video was helpful.

[@mobodiford]

While I've never thought about taking the valve off of a propane tank I stumbled across this video and liked it thoroughly. Notably , I liked your logic the most.

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks. Hope the video helped and gave you some ideas.

[@scottgeen3062]

​@@HNXMediahey thank you how to take off valve it's brass can sell to scrap dealer from Scott new Zealand

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I was just surfing and stumbled across this. It’s something that I have always wondered about.

[@HNXMedia]

I hope the video helped and gave you some ideas. Thanks for watching and leaving a positive comment.

[@Cowboy340]

I just acquired an older tank, 100 Lb? 48” tall. I’m going to build a camp stove myself. Thanks for sharing. I see the comments are a few years old so I’ll run through your videos looking for the one you made building your stove

[@antichrist_revealed]

Glad to see you filled it with water. Safety first. 👍

[@HNXMedia]

Safety is my middle name - well, okay, my middle name is really "cheapskate-skinflint", but safety is in there somewhere 😎

[@Joe-S-AK.andID.]

Safety Third! If you know what that means then you aren't just mouthing some empty, dumb assed slogan.

[@stewartbruce2409]

Thank you for an excellent video. Your personality very refreshing not hearing any over cautious directives coming from you. You treat us in the youtube classroom as though we can think and use logic. I appreciate your production. All the best from New Rochelle N.Y.

[@HNXMedia]

I very much appreciate this comment. It's words like these that really do inspire me to keep making videos. Thank you for taking the time to watch (I know you have better things to do). Stay well. Peace.

[@stewartbruce2409]

@@HNXMedia I and many others will stay tuned. Thank you and carry on soldier.

[@SirFency]

best video on this subject yet.

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful to you. Stay well.

[@SirFency]

@@HNXMedia I've got 3 tanks at home right now I turned upside down for the last few days to let the propane leak out. When I get home I can fill them with water then start cutting them up.

[@johns6816]

Saw it in another YT but using some Dawn in the tank after the initial water purge can help reduce any oily residues that might possibly burn during cutting.

[@HNXMedia]

Dawn - "Takes grease out of your way."

[@Nomoreutube]

Thank so much for the chuckles I had in your humor

[@HNXMedia]

Glad I could brighten your day.

[@robtait3401]

Thank you. The tree idea is perfect. Never thought of that.

[@HNXMedia]

I try to forget about my trees, but then they drop dead branches on me to remind me that they own the yard 😎

[@markomendoza4960]

Getting ahold of the tank - that's the trick, isn't it? Thanks for your help!

[@HNXMedia]

Ain't that the truth. Getting ahold of them is getting harder and harder.

[@davidmaccormick6109]

thanks. Nice work. I appreciate the shortness of this video.

[@HNXMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KnightBanditRider]

"I believe they just call this a pipe" hahaha! Thanks for the quality content hoss! I have a couple of expired tanks that I want to also convert to a camp stove.

[@HNXMedia]

😎 Thanks! Hope the video was helpful. Good luck with your stoves and feel free to drop us a line to let us know how they turned out.

[@brandongeddes1008]

I used a long pry bar on the metal above to hold it and bent it pretty significantly, but did break it loose. Thanks for the video!!!

[@HNXMedia]

Cool! Glad it worked out!

[@drhodes4601]

Oh my god, you saved my life! No one could be smart enough to do that!

[@HNXMedia]

I sense a little sarcasm...and I like it.

[@patrickshaw8595]

If you got the space those things make great mufflers. Stuff I work on most is one or two cylinders and have a difficult to muffle noise type. Get some super-cheapy stainless steel chore balls and fill it up. I like to make the entrance pipe where the valve was, vertically down to within 4-5 inches of the bottom. That way even if the steel wool settles a little it is still surrounding the noisy end of pipe from exhaust pot. The outlet pipe only needs to be about 2/3rds the size of the inlet pipe. I like to make the outlet pipe vertical, too and a little off center. it should extend about a 1/4 of the way down into the tank. You are welcome !

[@hueypilot1950]

You make it look much easier than it was for me. But it did work with the pipe wrench and winch straps. I couldn't get enough friction with the straps and a tree, so I ended up lashing it down on a landscape timber at 90 degrees to the timber. Thanks for the video.

[@HNXMedia]

Lashing it to a landscape timber is a solid idea! Nice! Glad everything worked out. Best of luck with your project!

[@1painter4hire]

" I Believe They Call This a Pipe " 😂😂😂 Thank You Sir ! Be Careful With those Magical Tools 😉

[@HNXMedia]

I am just glad someone else enjoyed my rather mundane humor. Hope the video helped. Peace.

[@personjfreak]

I'm a propane tech just checking the interwebs for idiots. You are not an idiot. The water purging step at the end was such a relief. Thank you for not blowing yourself up. One quick thing though, I do believe that adaptor you put on it has a check valve, and wouldn't have actually let any gas out unless a bottle was connected on both ends. But i could be wrong.

[@HNXMedia]

I take this as high praise coming from a real tech! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Stay safe and I will (try) to do the same. Peace.

[@jenntek.101]

I have a question; First... I purchased a 15lb tank. when I went to use it, no LP came out... "Bad valve" is what one fuel attendant claimed. As I turned in the "bad valve" tank... I noticed the straight screwdriver threaded thingy... (Valve?) It was horizontal... I thought it might have something to do with this not working.... The place were I bought it swapped it out with a working tank. I guess my question is; all the ones that I looked at that "worked" the straight screwdriver thingy was turned to about 2 to the 8 ---> O'clock position. My defunct one was horizontal. I was tempted to turn it, and see... but, I declined considering each tank holds 300+ PSI. IF I were to turn that ... would I have turned the valve on? Is this a safety feature or something? (I didn't mean to ramble; I just wanted to set the scenario for you to understand). Thanks in advance 3 years later. LoL.

[@Waltstuff]

Good question. The little flat head screw opens up the "fixed liquid level guage," aka the "spitter." When he pulls the valve all the way out you can see a straw like thing going down about 4.2 inches. That is the 80% full point. When filling the tank, you can open up thw spitter and When liquid spits out, you know the tank is at 80%. You only fill to 80% because propane expands when it gets warmed. You can also open the valve to let out pressure as the video shows. The screw can be in any position really, as long as it's shut. It would have nothing to do with the tank working or not. Sometimes the check inside the valve just gets stuck.

[@jenntek.101]

@@Waltstuff Thanks! I learned something new!

[@shawnjarman9860]

Laughed out loud when you said “I think they call this “a pipe”

[@HNXMedia]

I'm glad some people enjoy my weak attempt at humor. Thanks for watching.

[@jimlincoln1283]

I did the same

[@misterdecaro]

Thank you for the tip, worked like a charm!

[@HNXMedia]

Happy to help. Stay well.

[@PirateChiefPC1]

I can guess by the old school desert Cammo Blouse that you might be a vet. Is so..... Good on you Brother. ENC USN(Ret)

[@3deeguy]

The straight-through valve alone made this video worth watching. It should make filling small tanks easier.

[@HNXMedia]

Yep! Did a video showing that a while back, long before I made this video. It is a true money saver. Pays for itself almost immediately.

[@3deeguy]

@@HNXMedia Wow. I may have already seen that video. I gave that video a thumbs up. I have propane torches, a camping stove and several small propane tanks.

[@giusepperomano1453]

Thank you from Big Bear Lake, Ca. I was wondering how I was going to secure it.

[@HNXMedia]

Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@danceswithbadgers4024]

"I believe they call this, a pipe" Subbed. Made me snigger.

[@wekapeka3493]

It wasn’t a pipe. It was a super thick washer. Cheers!

[@HNXMedia]

At least someone appreciates my weak attempt at humor. Thanks!

[@HNXMedia]

LOL.

[@SuperReznative]

"... as long as you can get purchase on that valve...." ;-)

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

Yes but where would I find a “pipe “ ? LOL

[@sofiadayag9179]

Very informative and no BS!!👍

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@miguelrivera3102]

Worked first try. Thanks for the video

[@HNXMedia]

Happy to help.

[@mark-wn5ek]

Brought to you by Hank Hill dealer in propane and propane accessories…..including pipes. Just like that.

[@HNXMedia]

Bobby, if you weren't my son, I'd hug you.

[@stevehouston5650]

I couldn't find the pipe in the tool section at Home Depot. I will try Lowe's.

[@HNXMedia]

You might have to special order it - 6-8 weeks for delivery 😎

[@SpringRubber]

A chain link fence upright or horizontal would also work -- except I can't find one because my HOA doesn't allow chain link fences. Happy to report that I found a youtube video showing how to make one for next to nothing with a bunch of tools.

[@HNXMedia]

@Jesse Terrance Nice!

[@markparr7224]

They also make great fuel tanks for diesel heaters.

[@HNXMedia]

Yes! Great idea!

[@bigdatapimp]

That tool is indeed a pipe. It comes from the persuader family of tools. Other examples include a bar, a hammer, and for extreme cases a torch.

[@HNXMedia]

I am pretty sure the persuader family lived down the street from me when I was a kid. Mean ol' SOBs the whole lot of them.

[@melmoore7625]

I have one that leaks when I open the valve. Any thoughts on how to empty the tank first? It's mostly full, and I hate to waste all the propane.

[@HNXMedia]

I would pick-up one of those "refill kit adapters" for filling smaller propane bottles and try that maybe. But I guess you would need a lot of small bottles. If you have a local welding shop, they might be able to transfer it to another full size tank for you.

[@WilliamBowden-u7n]

Thanks for the advice

[@HNXMedia]

You're welcome, happy to help!

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Thank you for this very helpful video, now I wish I wouldn't have chucked that old 20 pound tank but I do have two old 30 pound tanks that are past the expiration date and can't be filled anymore. They came with my old camp trailer. I been wanting to make something out of them but every welder I know won't touch them. Now I can take off the valves and fill with water. I would like to make something with them myself but I don't have welding equipment. I looked through your video for one where you made something from that old 20 pound tank but I couldn't find a video, did you do one yet?

[@roseymalino9855]

I expected that strap to shear rather than the valve loosen. I wonder whether someone had loosened it previously? Congrats for your success.

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

God, thank you for deliverance from evil and from wickedness. Thank you for safety, for divine love, for your orchestration in our lives. Thank you for eyes that see and ears that hear. God, we bless your holy name. Amen 🙏 🤍

[@romanadriel2877]

You water the tank so that it grows, right?

[@HNXMedia]

Sure. You never know what might happen 😎

[@sushi_wolf]

Thanks, just gotta figure out what I’m tying it to.

[@HNXMedia]

Just find something big and immovable. I have faith in you!

[@richardroyles1423]

Thanks for the tip. God bless.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped and gave you some ideas.

[@wannabescrapper72]

That's fantastic. I was wondering what tool I needed for this and luckily your video popped right up at the start. Now I don't need to spend any money and with a little extra time I can have those 20+ valves out easily. Thank you for this and I am now subscribed. Looking forward to seeing other tricks I can use.

[@HNXMedia]

You're very welcome! Glad I could help. Hopefully our other videos are as enjoyable, Stay well.

[@patricklions9066]

Do you need to have the tank "vacuumed" before having it filled for the first time after replacing the valve?

[@HNXMedia]

I would think so, but I am not a propane tech. I only remove valves to use the tanks for other projects.

[@OlBlueshound]

Nice job nice doggie too! Cheers for sharing

[@mikenetherlin6912]

Very cool thanks for your time.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped.

[@jimjakosh2506]

Thanks for the video. I put a 1" round bar through the top bracket of the tank and had the other end in my vise and I turned out the valve very quickly with a pipe and 2 large Crescent wrenches!! I had to cut through the head of the screw on the handle to remove it because it was a Torx drive with a pin in it and I did not have the right hollow bit to remove it

[@HNXMedia]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment and add to the discussion. I like your ideas for this technique.

[@300zxdriver]

Do you have to loosen that screw to remove the valve from the tank? What exactly does that screw do?

[@paulstaney325]

Harbor Freight has a kit with most types of anti tamp bits for about 4 bucks, last time I checked.

[@kirbymorris9555]

I used a 2 ft length of 1/2 pipe along with the ratchet straps. Didn’t cost a thing. Thanks for a very informative video.

[@richardwernst]

I know this is old, but wondered if you ever did the propane tank to grill video? Tried searching your channel but couldn't find it. Thanks.

[@vidiotsyndrome]

Just get yourself one of these here......its called A PIPE! LMAO- THANKS a ton for letting me know I wasn't on the wrong path

[@HNXMedia]

I'm here to keep you on that straight and narrow path...mostly.

[@vidiotsyndrome]

@@HNXMedia it's one of those things where...; Like, im in a Facebook group for a specific topic. You ask a question- and everyone says "Google it"... wouldn't most people avoid asking public questions if the answers were easily decided by Google? And what with gas fittings being weird from other nuts & bolts.....[lots of "lefties thread"]... I wasn't sure if I was turning the right way.

[@HNXMedia]

LOL! Exactly! Too right! Yep, lots of pipe fittings are left-threaded and such. Just glad I could help out. Stay well and stay safe.

[@gordbaker896]

I use a long crow bar and go thru the slots in the handle

[@MaaveMaave]

Ya I didn't have ratchet straps. 1 long pipe through the handles, place tank on its side, apply cheater bar

[@hatteraslabuf]

Di you ever make the grill out of the propane tank? I couldn’t find a video.

[@HNXMedia]

It is actually about halfway done. My welder died on me and I do not use a welder enough to justify buying a new one. The "partially built" wood stove is sitting in my garage. As soon as I can figure out how to finish it without welding, I will post the video. I did a lot of filming before the welder died, so I have the original footage to complete the vid.

[@craigkucing9779]

I wonder how many people know what 'purchase' in this context means in this age of consumerism.

[@HNXMedia]

You, sir, are a scholar and a gentleman. A man after my own heart. Oft times I throw words and phrases into my videos just to see if anyone is paying attention. Thank you!

[@craigkucing9779]

@@HNXMedia In the movie Blaze, Paul Newmans' character Earl Long was asked why he wore his (Cowboy) boots when making love and he said they give him "Purchase". I have remembered it ever since.

[@HNXMedia]

@@craigkucing9779 Holy crap, I remember that movie!

[@andrewbratos6907]

thats great, I always say, GOTTSUM HOLD

[@SquareDancevideos1]

@@HNXMedia mom

[@Carlos-ln1lx]

Consice informative video, thank you🤙

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickymeadows5176]

what breed pup? He's awesome !

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks for asking! That is Gypsy Trail Pom. She goes everywhere with me. She is what is called a Throwback Pomeranian (that's a Pomeranian with "throwback genetics" from when poms were larger dogs). Instead of being "lap dog" size like most poms, "throwbacks" get to be about 20lbs and look a bit more like the larger spitz breeds (elkhounds, malamutes, etc) but are typically a little leaner. You'll see her featured in a lot of my videos since 2019 and she always pops up from time to time in the background. Thanks for watching and leaving such a positive comment! Stay well. Peace.

[@grumpyg9350]

Fun to watch👍👍👍👍

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks! Hope it gave you some ideas.

[@scootersonlyrepair510]

Did you bore out the opening on your refill adapter? That's a huge hole

[@HNXMedia]

Nope, that's the factory size.

[@martinhudson2657]

Easy Peezy Luisi very good video thank you for letting us join your little show bravo

[@HNXMedia]

Any time. Hope the video helped. Stay safe. Peace.

[@steven.h0629]

Another pipe through the skirt holes saves a ton of setup time.. 👀

[@mikemcgown6362]

That didn't work for me.

[@SuperReznative]

💃

[@Don.Challenger]

Lend your wife some money for a new wardrobe and she'll help with your outdoor equipment work and likely more besides (offer to do the dishes, laundry and ironing - you will smile more and she will too).

[@mikemcgown6362]

@@Don.Challenger my wife had nothing to do with the problem. I was doing this while she was at work. And I do run the laundry and wash the dishes. I try to make her feel appreciated and loved. I'm trying to keep myself busy while dealing with my MS disability.

[@Don.Challenger]

@@mikemcgown6362 Very good. But I'm sorry I think that I misinterpreted your comment as being comical and responded erroneously in kind.

[@allenjackson1371]

Good video all little tricks are great God Bless and stay safe

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks 👍

[@staceysowers245]

Just got an old tank to use for a project but it still has some gas in it. There is no valve, just duct tape over the hole. Can I still use a hose to fill it with water? I read that the gas will sink into low spots and remain flammable.

[@HNXMedia]

If there is just duct tape over the valve, then any gas in that tank will be minimal. Yes, just fill it with water (overflowing) and let it sit outside for a day. It will stink something fierce, but will be fine to work with after that. The odor will eventually go away, but it can be rough when you first start working with the tank. Be safe.

[@HeyCurtis]

Do you have a link or part number for "pipe"? 😂

[@HNXMedia]

😎

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience pulling that brass valve from a Propane bottle. New sub to you.😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

[@HNXMedia]

Hope the idea was helpful.

[@CarJaco]

Awesome, thank you sir!

[@HNXMedia]

Happy to help.

[@bigemugamer]

Hello, Just curious, can one replace the on/off dial on a propane tank with an on/off lever, one of those red rubberized ones? Thank you in advance. =)

[@HNXMedia]

Honestly, not sure. I have never tried that.

[@bigemugamer]

@@HNXMedia I feel like when the tank is upside down for refilling smaller tanks, it would be easier to open & close the valve.

[@HNXMedia]

@@bigemugamer Never thought of that. That would be much easier. It seems like you could certainly control the flow better. I am not an expert on the pressure ratings though and I wonder if any shop would refill the tank once that valve is installed (at least in the over-regulated US). Very interesting idea.

[@colenorstad09]

You'd want it to be at least 375 psi if you did but also nobody would refill the tank with one of those valves or at least they are not supposed to at all.

[@DaveNanan]

Nicely done!

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks! Hope the video was helpful. Stay well.

[@charlescooney6900]

What is that screw for on the side of the valve that you backed off on?

[@HNXMedia]

It is the safety relief (pressure relief) valve. It is used when filling the tank to keep from building too much pressure.

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

Actually, it is a fixed liquid level valve. The purpose is to give you an unwavering indicator that the tank is filled to 80%, the legal fill level for liquid petroleum gas (lpg) bottles. It is commonly called a spitter valve, because as long as the tank is below 80% full, it vents gas. At 80% or higher, it vents (spits) liquid. Don't get any liquid on you, because it evaporates at 44 degrees below zero and will give you some rather painful freezer burns. The reason for the 80% fill level is to allow for thermal expansion of the liquid inside. Gases are compressible, liquids are not. If the liquid expands to 100% in that tank, and more heat is applied, at some point, the tank will rupture and cause a problem you don't want to be within a hundred yards of unless you enjoy having all the hair singed off your body and a lot of third degree burns. When the tank ruptures, each gallon of liquid evaporates to become 270 cubic feet of gas, which is explosive at any concentration above 4% in the atmosphere. After the initial pressure release of the rupture, the remaining liquid inside cools almost immediately to 44 below zero, and will continue venting through the rupture until all of the liquid is completely evaporated. Ever wondered why people who deal with this stuff daily need a certain amount of training before they get turned loose to work with it?

[@pgh1all1]

ahh the heck with it! Just use acetylene,much more efficient and hotter to boot. 4400 for propane mixed with 02

[@pgh1all1]

And 6300 for Acetylene when used as an oxidizing flame(excess oxygen added to the gas).

[@gordbaker896]

@@brettelmerelmer3061 Good advice Brett. Why do they call the average BBQ tank a 20 gallon tank as it would not hold near that much liquid?

[@jerseydevil7895]

Good, informative video. Is it safe to replace a defective valve yourself? Have a brand new 5 lb. tank that would cost more than purchase price to have done at a dealer.

[@HNXMedia]

I have never replaced a valve - so I am hesitant to give advice on it. I am not sure what the torque spec is or if there are specific sealants used on the valve. I think it can be done, but I have never done it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Stay well.

[@BillGoudy]

I like that ratchet strap to the tree... I will remember that for future use! Nice trick!! ;-)

[@HNXMedia]

I'd love to claim that that is an original idea, but I learned it years ago from someone else :)

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

[@HNXMedia]

Welcome aboard! Hope you find some useful information and some humor in our random little channel. Peace.

[@drewgrows7765]

Genius level simplicity

[@HNXMedia]

Genius level comment!

[@deanstackhouse8775]

Timely video for me finding an old camper tank has a leak at the valve stem and I'm looking to see if there is an "O -ring" that can be the fix. Did you ever do this ? Thank you for the video... New sub here with notifications

[@HNXMedia]

I think a lot of them are sealed with "pipe dope." I have never replaced an o ring on one. Not sure if I would risk it.

[@deanstackhouse8775]

@@HNXMedia Thank you muchly... I'll choose to trust your judgement. Fare well friend... Safety First P.S. I just realized that I may not have been clear as to the issue I'm seeing with the valve leak ... The leak is not where the valve threads into the tank but is at the point where the valve stem passes thru the brass but (the one with reverse thread indications notched into it). I do recall being at a North Idaho Propane and saw the sales clerk offer certain "O-rings" to a customer for the valves though I believe they were small ones that seal the bleeder screw and so do assume that some repairs are/were considered OK to do... This was, however about 10 years ago.

[@gregquinn6827]

Interesting. I expected the valve-to-tank threads to be left hand.

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

Supposed to be epoxies glue on valve and not able unless you cut it out?

[@Up_North_Adventures]

Thank you so much!!!!! New subscriber.

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it helped. Your support is greatly appreciated! Stay well.

[@paulmorrison8551]

Simply outstanding!👍👍👍

[@HNXMedia]

Many thanks!

[@SweetLuLund]

Quick and to the point. Perfect!

[@HNXMedia]

Glad it helped. Peace.

[@pault1542]

Do the big orange propane tanks have a left handed thread on them

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

Not for valve removal or replacement. The only left hand threads in propane systems are inside the service valve and in the regulator inlet or anywhere you find a pigtail.

[@chopsddy3]

Exactly what I needed to see! Thanks. BTW, my Fiskars hookaroon arrived yesterday. Oh yeah! 👍 It’s an ugly bugger but it works great!

[@HNXMedia]

Nice! Have fun with it and get some solid work done!

[@yamati150]

I feel cheated... Seriously... I needed step by step instructions of the gas displacing water magic trick. Or, we can save that for a video at a later time? Thanks for the video!! I've aways emptied them at 100 yards with a M1 Garand and a lit candle, but your way works, too.

[@HNXMedia]

I'm going to try your way next time.

[@billmiller789]

@@HNXMedia It works well and you get a little excitement as a bonus

[@chuckfischer7202]

I have used that same opener. No candle though, live in a pine forest.

[@dancanavan2812]

@@HNXMedia make a video when you try it.

[@Fireship1]

I’m missing the tree. I believe it’s a special tool. Lol. Great video!

[@HNXMedia]

Get planting, you can finish the project in 15 years 😄

[@chrischarpentier3611]

Thanks for a simple explanation!

[@HNXMedia]

Hope it helped. Time to try it out and make something unique!

[@DaveyBlue32]

Awesome... great job!👍👍

[@HNXMedia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DaveyBlue32]

Right on! I just made one a little air tank for the scrap truck... super handy... I definitely would make a little stove... the yard won’t take them even cut...😂😂😂. Don’t blow yourself up! I like the small tank bleeder idea!!!

[@brenttamatea7578]

Thats a great idea better i just did one as well and plan to turn it into a oil burner smudge pot they are awesome for outdoor heating

[@HNXMedia]

Would love to see it!

[@scotthoward4836]

Left or right hand thread?

[@AKLINTMURT]

Good ! thanks for your lesson

[@joshsundiwa]

Thanks for sharing

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helped.

[@jamesleon2770]

Nicely done mate

[@HNXMedia]

Thanks 👍 Hopefully the video helped

[@paulellis1938]

So I would say you're American I was told in Australia that gas friends were all opposite but I'll give it a go and see if it works as I recycle copper brass thanks for your lesson

[@pierreqiu8147]

So my friend does this method work for you all you got a better way to remove the valve..,👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dgriffin6074]

Did you strap the LP tank to a "propine" tree?

[@HNXMedia]

Brilliant! A man of true humor is duly honored!

[@tommythehun8944]

Me-Laughs at jokes in the video, likes the video, finds a pipe in 2 min. Pipe is to narrow. Looks for better pipe for an hour. Cant find pipe. Looks on Facebook marketplace for a pipe. Spends 20 bucks on a pipe the next day. It works, thanks!

[@HNXMedia]

Happy to help.

[@foxwood67]

You'd be surprised how many people dont know why you added water to tank

[@HNXMedia]

Yep. Simple things that can be overlooked. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Peace.

[@assassinlexx1993]

You can tell those people by the fact they have a L and R on their shoes.

[@rickdees251]

" people don't know why you added water to tank" That's just one isolated factoid. I'm never surprised how much lack of in depth knowledge most people exhibit on matters they feel feel particularly competent in. Look up the "Dunning Kruger Effect" and read about why that is the case, it very interesting. The lack of basic overall knowledge for a high percentage of people is epidemic today, imo. I'm 69 and it never stops coming up, the lack of real in depth understanding content providers show when making a how to video which they feel adequate in. The hardest part is being effectively diplomatic enough to not be painted as a hater and troll when pointing out short comings in a video or presenter's methods/Knowledge. Ignoring it and not commenting is the safest. Cheers.

[@jtoombs56]

Lots of comments here about why add water but know one has provided an answer. Also, my feet hurt every other day or so and someone else said it would be helpful to mark the shoes L and R but how am I supposed to know which letter goes on which one and how would that help anyway? I painted a floor the other day but left tracks on it when I was finished and my wife laughed at me. I still don’t think it was funny, I had to get out somehow.

[@foxwood67]

Don't know if some of these comments or a joke or not the reason why you would add water to any vessel before cutting or welding is to purge any residual vapors or even liquids from the interior many people have been seriously injured or killed for failing to do a simple step. People assume that because the vessel is empty that the danger is gone but in fact they are still very dangerous.I fill vessels until they are overflowing and l continue to overflow for several seconds just to make sure no Boom

[@doomslayer4341]

Nice thanks was curious about this

[@HNXMedia]

Hope the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@larryarnold5017]

Did you ever make anything out of this tank Looked back thru you videos didn’t find one Maybe I missed it Thanks for maki;g the video

[@pamil1923]

What are you going to do with the valve?

[@HNXMedia]

Scrapped it for brass value (I stockpile about a 5 gallon bucket full of brass and then take it to the local scrap yard).

[@bctruck]

So I could have used a pipe instead of buying the snap on valvinator 3000??? Crap!!

[@HNXMedia]

LOL. Don't give Snap On any ideas. They will be marketing that to the ignorant masses within the week.

[@mikemcgown6362]

I'll be trying this one soon. Pipe through handles didn't work for me.

[@HNXMedia]

Hope this idea helps. Thanks for watching.

[@mikemcgown6362]

@@HNXMedia valve was VERY stubborn. Ended up breaking the outlet fitting to pieces. Got a pipe wrench on it with a cheater pipe and I was victorious! Time to make something of the tank now.

[@HNXMedia]

@@mikemcgown6362 Awesome! Glad you got it sorted out. Time to make something cool!

[@SuperReznative]

"sometimes pipe through handles works.. with pipe secured to tree.. 😉

[@HuplesCat]

Demo done like a boss. Sad you were not smoking as looking for Thursday Fun clips

[@HNXMedia]

Well damn, if I'd know that, I would have at least lit up a bowl and given you some quality footage. Now I feel bad :)

[@axemastersinc3269]

1:47 you have just turned that pipe into what used to be known all around the world as a cheater-pipe. Today's youth probably thinks it's a straw for an elephant.

[@HNXMedia]

I'd be shocked if today's youth even knew what an elephant was unless they saw it in a video game or on tiktok.

[@axemastersinc3269]

@@HNXMedia Very true. Sad, but true.

[@NorthstarNorthstar]

Or the first step in making a bong!

[@axemastersinc3269]

@@NorthstarNorthstar lol

[@rorax42]

Great tip! I look for the next video.

[@HNXMedia]

Awesome, thank you!