diff --git a/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.3mf b/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.3mf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..183c036 Binary files /dev/null and b/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.3mf differ diff --git a/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.FCStd b/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.FCStd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2383904 Binary files /dev/null and b/EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter.FCStd differ diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 183537e..1a00cd4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,40 @@ # EU-Propane-Tank-Adapter -This is an adapter for North European propane/butane/lpg tanks, to connect a 9mm hose directly to the tank. \ No newline at end of file +This is an adapter for North European propane/butane/lpg tanks, to connect a 9mm hose directly to the tank. + +The official name of this thread is "POL / W21.8mm x 1/14 inch LeftHand thread". + +Required additions: +- A 11.8mm-2.4mm O-ring to make a sealed connection. +- A M10-0.75 hose barb. +- An optional extra O-ring 5.8mm-1.9mm behind the hose barb. + +These O-rings are fairly common. + +I printed this with PETG. 40% cubic infill, 3 walls, 5 layers on the bottom. The smaller diameter hole should be on the build plate. + +***This adapter should not be used to connect appliances directly to the tank, as it has no regulator!*** + +*Do not tighten this plastic adapter as you would to with a metal one! The rubber O-ring(s) make the seal, once they make contact with the tank give it a 1/4 turn more. +If you overtighten the adapter you risk layer separation!* + +The purpose of this adapter is to provide a direct unregulated connection to the tank. +This can be useful when filling one tank from another. + +I use this to fill the EU tanks on my boat, using foreign countries local propane tanks as a donor. +My tanks are made from fiberglass and I don't want to exchange them for steel tanks which rust terribly on a sea going vessel. + +## The gravity fill procedure + +1. Connect both tanks together with a direct, unregulated, connection. + +2. Hang the donor tank upside down above the receiving tank. It helps if you cool down the receiving tank while the donor tank is in the sun. + +3. This procedure can take some hours, depending on the hose diameter, temperature difference of the tanks, etc. +Keep an eye on the tanks during the entire procedure. +The 3D printed tank adapter should be strong enough, but printing or material defects can result in a too weak adapter, which might burst at some unsuspecting moment! + +4. Check the weight of the tanks to monitor the progress. + + +