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I finally found the large photo of these slick problem solvers and after I recover from outpatient lumbar laminectomy (hint, have a neurosurgeon read your fresh MRI) I'll make a couple with wing nuts the size of cylinder fittings so one wrench gets both and besides being a back saver I could load cylinders easily with a winch or tall jib crane.The incentive these fellows had to not drop cylinders was considerable: Attached Images
Reply:To load cylinders in my truck rack I use a hook from from a ratchet strap with a loop that fits my crane hook, hook the "J" into the hole in the cap making sure it isn't contacting the valve handle and lift them out, same for putting them back in the rack. This is in the front corner of a service body and I got tired of lugging them out of the truck over every obstacle you can imagine.
Reply:after I recover from outpatient lumbar laminectomy
Reply:Yep, Auto Crane only Whey to load cylinders in the service truck.
Reply:I just pay to have my cylinders delivered. I just got a 330 cu ft tank of 90/10. The delivery guy did me a solid and even lifted it up onto the running gear for me. I think the delivery charge was like $25...money well spent.
Reply:Looks like Great size.I had 60 337 cf size oxygen we used for all of our work over 200 pounds.Today in retirement 80 and 120 cf size a lot better size 👍 Ones photo are smaller than 337cf size.Dave Originally Posted by farmallI finally found the large photo of these slick problem solvers and after I recover from outpatient lumbar laminectomy (hint, have a neurosurgeon read your fresh MRI) I'll make a couple with wing nuts the size of cylinder fittings so one wrench gets both and besides being a back saver I could load cylinders easily with a winch or tall jib crane.The incentive these fellows had to not drop cylinders was considerable:
Reply:Originally Posted by Louie1961I just pay to have my cylinders delivered. I just got a 330 cu ft tank of 90/10. The delivery guy did me a solid and even lifted it up onto the running gear for me. I think the delivery charge was like $25...money well spent.
Reply:Everything I have is 330 CF bottles. CEP used to criticize me for welding a chain to the cap. While I once had a bottle (leased) that thread didn't fit tight, I figure the neck ring is secure enough to support the cap in tip over accidents, it ought to handle 130 lbs.An optimist is usually wrong, and when the unexpected happens is unprepared. A pessimist is usually right, when wrong, is delighted, and well prepared.
Reply:Move enough cylinders and you will find out that cylinder caps are not the best way to lift a cylinder. I have grabbed cylinders in the past that once you start to roll it you find the cap is loose enough that it ends up on the ground/floor. I have seen them also that when threaded fully in place you can lift them off with the slightest of effort.
Reply:A coworker of mine picked up a large gas cylinder by the cap to load it into a cage. When the cylinder came off the ground the cap came free and he punched himself in the face with top of the cap. I consider it a near miracle that he didn’t break his nose or bust out his front teeth. Turned out someone else had cross threaded a coarse threaded cap onto the fine thread cylinder collar. Originally Posted by vwguy3Move enough cylinders and you will find out that cylinder caps are not the best way to lift a cylinder. I have grabbed cylinders in the past that once you start to roll it you find the cap is loose enough that it ends up on the ground/floor. I have seen them also that when threaded fully in place you can lift them off with the slightest of effort.
Reply:Originally Posted by A_DAB_will_doA coworker of mine picked up a large gas cylinder by the cap to load it into a cage. When the cylinder came off the ground the cap came free and he punched himself in the face with top of the cap. I consider it a near miracle that he didn’t break his nose or bust out his front teeth. Turned out someone else had cross threaded a coarse threaded cap onto the fine thread cylinder collar.
Reply:Big no no to lift by the cap. Most of the time the threads on the cylinder are severely rusted. Good to see A DAB will do posting.
Reply:I've picked up quite a few 330 ft bottles with a cap I've welded a ring to. Never had a problem. Cap always tightened down good on any ones I lifted. I just lift them the 4-5 feet into the back of a semi trailer. In reality it's probably no worse than lifting horizontally by the cap. Any issues with loose caps is most likely a supplier issue as I've yet to find a poor fitting cap thru my supplier.
Reply:I need to move a cylinder..................................."Oh K'kins........sweetie.........."
Reply:I got a bottle once with a cap that was loose enough to "slip" a thread when tightening, that was all the convincing I needed to NOT lift vertically by the cap. I use a nylon choker wit a couple of half hitches for added safety.IMPEACH BIDEN!NRA LIFE MEMBERUNITWELD 175 AMP 3 IN1 DCMIDSTATES 300 AMP AC MACHINEGOD HELP AMERICA!Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.We didnt pass it to our children in the bloodstream".RONALD REAGAN
Reply:I did old fashioned way just lift on truck. That way in retirement I change from 337cf to 80cf &120cf lighter.Dave Originally Posted by CAVEMANNI got a bottle once with a cap that was loose enough to "slip" a thread when tightening, that was all the convincing I needed to NOT lift vertically by the cap. I use a nylon choker wit a couple of half hitches for added safety.
Reply:Originally Posted by smithdoorI did old fashioned way just lift on truck. That way in retirement I change from 337cf to 80cf &120cf lighter.Dave
Reply:Most problems i have is chemo side effects. Down size is what I am working atThe old cylinders weight was over 200 pounds not good to lift.Dave Originally Posted by GumpDave, it sounds like you’re not very good at the retirement thing |
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