psneeld
Guru
And like CMS and I pointed out...just because propane was involved doesn't make it the fault of a properly installed system.
It like saying an outlet that meets code and is perfectly safe is the fault of a fire that was really started by a legal, but overloaded extension cord.
Usually buy the time a propane tank blows in a boat fire...the people are long gone and the boat is probably a goner anyhow....and again...that's the fault of the propane container.... and at that point any pressurized container aboard is a bomb to a point. At least propane tanks are supposed to vent long before from what I understand.
http://www.propane101.com/explodingpropanetanks.htm
Propane Explosions 101
Propane tanks do not explode. They do not implode and nor do they rupture or come apart on their own. In fact, bringing a propane tank to the point of "explosion" is a tremendously difficult and time consuming task that's not as simple as most people think. Many people believe that a propane tank "explosion" can occur with the slightest of ease. This is not the case whatsoever and people should understand that a propane tank, operating under normal circumstances will not explode or rupture. Safety devices and mechanisms are in place to prevent explosions, accidents and propane tank ruptures or breaches. Just like any other hazardous material or activity, human error is a primary factor in preventing or contributing to any type of accident, however serious in nature.
It like saying an outlet that meets code and is perfectly safe is the fault of a fire that was really started by a legal, but overloaded extension cord.
Usually buy the time a propane tank blows in a boat fire...the people are long gone and the boat is probably a goner anyhow....and again...that's the fault of the propane container.... and at that point any pressurized container aboard is a bomb to a point. At least propane tanks are supposed to vent long before from what I understand.
http://www.propane101.com/explodingpropanetanks.htm
Propane Explosions 101
Propane tanks do not explode. They do not implode and nor do they rupture or come apart on their own. In fact, bringing a propane tank to the point of "explosion" is a tremendously difficult and time consuming task that's not as simple as most people think. Many people believe that a propane tank "explosion" can occur with the slightest of ease. This is not the case whatsoever and people should understand that a propane tank, operating under normal circumstances will not explode or rupture. Safety devices and mechanisms are in place to prevent explosions, accidents and propane tank ruptures or breaches. Just like any other hazardous material or activity, human error is a primary factor in preventing or contributing to any type of accident, however serious in nature.
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