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SUV + Propane Tank + Gas Grill "On" + Flame Equals.....

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An SUV + Propane Tank + Gas Grill "On" + Flame Equals.....

THIS! :shock:

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The original story I read said a cigarette was lit and kaboom!

"A couple transporting a barbecue grill was injured Sunday after their rental SUV exploded, Orlando police said."

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But another story I just saw also mentioned:

"The couple... had a barbecue grill in the back of their red Kia Sorento, Orlando Police Lt. Lane said.

The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, Lane said.

Police said the wife went to light up a cigarette and the SUV exploded."


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Given those conditions... Duh!!! :!:

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Oh, and as a follow up...

"Both people inside the SUV were burned but police said their injuries were not life threatening."

And one occupant "Had an active warrant for his arrest on a fleeing and eluding charge, according to police".
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New candidate for the Darwin Awards!

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Wouldn't necessarily matter if the grill was turned on or not. If the tank valve was open, gas can get out. The valves on a home grill do not seal well.

That is one reason why it is illegal to transport a LPG tank inside an enclosed compartment of a vehicle and why it's illegal to use one indoors.
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GunnyMack wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:31 pm As Ron White says, ya can't fix stupid!
Unless you numb it with a 2x4!
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vancelw wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:27 am Wouldn't necessarily matter if the grill was turned on or not. If the tank valve was open, gas can get out. The valves on a home grill do not seal well.

That is one reason why it is illegal to transport a LPG tank inside an enclosed compartment of a vehicle and why it's illegal to use one indoors.
Is is not illegal to transport 20 lb. LP tanks in your trunk.........IT'S JUST STUPID! PEOPLE DON'T CARE...
We fill propane tanks everyday where I work people put them on there front seat,on the floor up front,in the trunk,,,,ect

In the United States, the regulations concerning transportation of propane cylinders for home use are elucidated in NFPA 58, section 9.3.2. According to these regulations:

You must transport propane cylinders upright. They cannot be laying on their sides. You must secure the cylinders in place -- usually with bungee cords -- to prevent them from falling over.
Propane cylinders must be as far from the driver as possible and must be isolated from the engine and exhaust system, which means putting them in the trunk if you're driving a conventional automobile. If you're driving a pick-up, the cylinders can be in the bed of the truck, and they can be transported in the same enclosure as the driver of a box truck or single-compartment van.
The total weight of the cylinders, including the propane they contain, cannot exceed 108 pounds. Since a filled appliance cylinder typically weighs 20 pounds, this requirement imposes a limit of five cylinders.
If the cylinders have safety caps to cover the valve opening, those caps must be in place. Only older cylinders lack these caps.
You can only transport propane in leak-proof containers --if you have an older cylinder you're not sure about, don't use it.
You must place the cylinders on a flat surface, such as the floor of the car, a truck bed or the bottom of the trunk.
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Propane stinks bad. I can't believe the driver didn't notice it. :roll:
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My dad let the neighbors sister borrow our trailer. She had it for a couple weeks at a local park near Niagara Falls with her kids. In the last week she went inside to start to cook. She turned on the burner and did not have a match ready. Apparently she looked for a match and upon her return to the stove, the cigarette in her hand set off the propane that had also accumulated on the floor. Everything from the floor to the height of her knees was darkened. The insulation around the fridge was slightly melted as well. It became a work project for my dad and I to get the trailer back in shape. She was fine other than a ear ache and not having to shave her legs for awhile!
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Mossyoak1957 wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:22 pm
vancelw wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:27 am Wouldn't necessarily matter if the grill was turned on or not. If the tank valve was open, gas can get out. The valves on a home grill do not seal well.

That is one reason why it is illegal to transport a LPG tank inside an enclosed compartment of a vehicle and why it's illegal to use one indoors.
Is is not illegal to transport 20 lb. LP tanks in your trunk.........IT'S JUST STUPID! PEOPLE DON'T CARE...
We fill propane tanks everyday where I work people put them on there front seat,on the floor up front,in the trunk,,,,ect

In the United States, the regulations concerning transportation of propane cylinders for home use are elucidated in NFPA 58, section 9.3.2. According to these regulations:

You must transport propane cylinders upright. They cannot be laying on their sides. You must secure the cylinders in place -- usually with bungee cords -- to prevent them from falling over.
Propane cylinders must be as far from the driver as possible and must be isolated from the engine and exhaust system, which means putting them in the trunk if you're driving a conventional automobile. If you're driving a pick-up, the cylinders can be in the bed of the truck, and they can be transported in the same enclosure as the driver of a box truck or single-compartment van.
The total weight of the cylinders, including the propane they contain, cannot exceed 108 pounds. Since a filled appliance cylinder typically weighs 20 pounds, this requirement imposes a limit of five cylinders.
If the cylinders have safety caps to cover the valve opening, those caps must be in place. Only older cylinders lack these caps.
You can only transport propane in leak-proof containers --if you have an older cylinder you're not sure about, don't use it.
You must place the cylinders on a flat surface, such as the floor of the car, a truck bed or the bottom of the trunk.
It was still attached to the regulator. THAT is illegal.
NFPA is a standard, and has no force of law unless codified.
Your state or municipality may allow it. Mine doesn't. Calm down.
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BlaineG wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:46 pm Propane stinks bad. I can't believe the driver didn't notice it. :roll:
So do cigarettes...which also destroy your sense of smell.
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It was still attached to the regulator. THAT is illegal.
NFPA is a standard, and has no force of law unless codified.
Your state or municipality may allow it. Mine doesn't. Calm down.
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I'm always calm brother,wasn't trying to make it look like you were wrong in your reply.
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2ndovc wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:07 am New candidate for the Darwin Awards!

jb 8)
Naw, they failed to become serious contenders at that also.
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vancelw wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:52 pm
BlaineG wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:46 pm Propane stinks bad. I can't believe the driver didn't notice it. :roll:
So do cigarettes...which also destroy your sense of smell.
Not unless you smoke two at a time shoved in your nose. :roll:
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