large MAPP gas tank?

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okay, I bought a Turbotorch ( http://victortechnologies.com/turbot...odID=0386-0230 ) for brazing and I would like to buy a large MAPP tank, the size of a propane tank. can I get a propane tank filled with MAPP gas? or is there something else?thanks for your suggestions. the best way to hurry is to take your time.
Reply:I tried to get an older MAPP filled and was told it was no longer available. There is a similar product on the market now.Thanks,HoboLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:MAPP is no longer made.  There are substitutes, but they are not much better than propane.Have you tried it with propane first?I do not know of anyone that fills tanks with propylene (the substitute I've seen).What that means, is you can exchange tanks, but not have them filled.  If that's the case for you, you are limited to the type of tank that your supplier has.  In my case, he stocks 7lb and 14lb tanks.Both are aluminum, and are NOT BBQ tanks.
Reply:MAPP, proper, is no longer produced and hasn't been for several years.  Propylene (propene) or a propylene/LPG blend is what is used now.  Ask at a local welding supply."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Wait for Tozzi to chime in here. He uses propylene."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by rlitmanMAPP is no longer made.  There are substitutes, but they are not much better than propane.Have you tried it with propane first?
Reply:here are the claimed temperatures from BernzOmatic: http://www.bernzomatic.com/products/fuel.aspx3600 F for the yellow propylene stuff3450 F for the blue propane stuffsimple maths: 3600 - 3450 = 150 degrees of difference. I guess it will be allright for my thin walled bike tubing (0,03 inch thick) the best way to hurry is to take your time.
Reply:There is really no comparison... the yellow stuff is way better than propane.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=48365Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet