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Al - K4GLU · 12-29-2009, 12:57 PM

Just ran across this and thought I'd post it for info:

Propane Tank Lock

Know nothing about this company and have never used this product.

loudruff · 12-29-2009, 01:13 PM

Nice find! Thanks for sharing! Might offer some peace of mind for a stored propane tank...kind of a kiddie lock. Great Job!

Gene · 12-29-2009, 01:15 PM

It looks like a pretty common key and probably there are a lot of them around. My tongue lock has a similar key and before this I never thought about whether that key is common. Maybe I should get a different lock…

It is a clever idea though. I wonder if there's a problem with propane tanks being stolen?

Gene

knunut · 12-29-2009, 01:24 PM

Look's like if i take the tank ,all i need to do is take Channel Lock's or Vise Grips to Thread out the Device ?

Gene · 12-29-2009, 01:31 PM

I think it would ruin the threads if the lock is effective at all.

Gene

Jammer · 12-29-2009, 01:35 PM

No, the exposed part swivels. You could always use a cutting torch. Oh, wait....

easyride · 12-29-2009, 02:25 PM

Wouldn`t keep them from stealing the tank then taking their sweet time to drill the lock.
I lost one set of alum.in a campground,and we and the dog were asleep inside. Dave

knunut · 12-29-2009, 02:41 PM

Torch ! why didn't i think of that !

I was thinking 18v DeWalt to Drill it out. It look's like the insert would thread out and only the insert threads would be Damaged.

wmarsha · 12-29-2009, 03:30 PM

I have been thinking of bolting the bottom of my tank to the mounting ring-just an extra measure to keep the bottles in place...instead of a bolt, I guess another lock would keep the tanks from being taken-and then one of these beauties would keep the gas in my tank where it belongs. Seems like a fair amount of hassle that on THIS side of a theft may be too much and on THE OTHER side of a theft would have been very easy. Pay your money, take your choice.

Al - K4GLU · 12-29-2009, 04:04 PM

Use the 18v DeWalt to drill a hole - pour some nitroglycerin in - and light it with the torch. Bet that'll work!

Gene · 12-29-2009, 04:17 PM

You won't need the drill or the torch. Just pour in the nitro and throw the tank on the ground, hard, or hit it with a hammer. Or, take some dynamite, soak it, let it dry and throw at the tank. It's good to know there are lots of way to get the lock off if you lose the key, though just go stop the Pepsi or Coke guy when he opens the soft drink machine and borrow his key. Of course, there's no cool fireball that way.

Gene

Pahaska · 12-30-2009, 12:56 PM

I drilled a hole through the strap across the top of the tank cover and a hole through the aluminum cleat that screws down to retain the tanks. I have a long padlock that goes downward through the holes. The key slot points downward and it is a bit hard to get the key in, but I remove and install tanks so seldom that it is not a big problem. I probably refill 2 tanks a year.

I feel a lot more secure with my aluminum tanks locked in place while the trailer is in storage.

knunut · 12-31-2009, 06:26 AM

Great Ideas! I think Phaska's or Wmarsha's Ideas are "Safer" When it get's warm I'll check out the idea of a bolt and nut on bottom. Sound's simple.

OB Bambi · 12-31-2009, 07:54 PM

I think that John (Pahaska) and I had the same idea.

thecatsandi · 12-31-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudruff

Nice find! Thanks for sharing! Might offer some peace of mind for a stored propane tank...kind of a kiddie lock. Great Job!

I use a crypton cable and lock my tanks to my trailer. If they want to steal the propane, have at it. That's only approx $40. The tanks on the other hand... over $200, each.

Boondocker · 12-31-2009, 08:49 PM

Paranoia taken to a whole new level.

mudmuffin · 01-20-2010, 01:49 PM

On a 1970 AS that I had there was a lock that screwed onto the threaded pipe, down and over the bolt, and when locked made removing the tanks very difficult. (See the picture sent by OB Bambi above for the bolt I mean) I am sure it was a after market item. Made of brass, a few ounces in weight, maybe 1 1/2 tall. When I replaced that AS with a newer model it would not fit under the propane cover. Was a good idea though. I have never had bottles stolen but a few dollars spent on protection is not a bad idea.

Mikethefixit · 01-20-2010, 03:00 PM

I have a lock that I got from LEWSTER, it is a nut with a locking cover. There is no way of getting the bottles off short of set of bolt cutters or a torch.

fotochop · 01-20-2010, 03:32 PM

I use a low-tech bicycle cable lock as a mere "deterrent" (plus I'm a notorious cheapskate)... but that padlock is a neat kit..

tkasten · 01-20-2010, 03:46 PM

Locking tanks to the trailer is a good idea. The replacement cost of the Alum. tanks is bad enough but the polishing makes them at least triple the cost......Tim