The tank is corroded ( new 10 years ago ! ) and I hoped to refurb and powder coat, however it might need replacing.
A leading fitter of new vapour tanks informs me they cannot be fitted anymore because of recent legislation regarding ground clearance,
does anyone know anymore about this please ?
Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
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Re: Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
Appears this may have been a misunderstanding, sigh !
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Re: Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
If it is a genuine westy tank ( not sure it is because you say new 10 years ago) it is 6mm thick , so a bit of surface rust isn’t going to be any issue . The one on my van is 20+ years old , I cleaned it up and repainted it , refitted it .
I’m not aware of any legislation governing domestic gas tanks, not like road fuel which does have rulings on ground clearance
I’m not aware of any legislation governing domestic gas tanks, not like road fuel which does have rulings on ground clearance
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Re: Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
Thanks for the above replies.
Had a gas test done on the Westy for a safety cert. and the fitter failed it for corrosion on the underslung tank.( There is a lot , though could do with sand blasting etc, to see the extent )
( Apparently, insurers tell me, this certificate is needed in case of fire etc, without it , no cover.)
I was told it needed a probe to look inside and if no rust, it might pass if cleaned up and refinished.
The only ones offering this service ( Thirsk ) says any corrosion fails the latest regs, they used to test and refurb, now no longer possible.Any further info on this appreciated.
So while looking for a new tank, came across this info that anything above a 175 dia tank was too big for a Westy. Ground clearance issue, however, they are already fitted with 200 dia so a new tank is possible.( Fake news lol )
Any info on fitting these ,Tinley Tech or Autogas 2000 ones with modified brackets ( trying to avoid hoops etc ) and Gas Tank valve covers that fit the longer 50mb regulator would be gratefully received.
The tank I have looked new when I got it ten years ago, as the seller informed me in Germany, could have been a refurbed one.
My stupid fault not having some protective coating on the red and white banding when I first got it
Hindsight is a great thing !
Had a gas test done on the Westy for a safety cert. and the fitter failed it for corrosion on the underslung tank.( There is a lot , though could do with sand blasting etc, to see the extent )
( Apparently, insurers tell me, this certificate is needed in case of fire etc, without it , no cover.)
I was told it needed a probe to look inside and if no rust, it might pass if cleaned up and refinished.
The only ones offering this service ( Thirsk ) says any corrosion fails the latest regs, they used to test and refurb, now no longer possible.Any further info on this appreciated.
So while looking for a new tank, came across this info that anything above a 175 dia tank was too big for a Westy. Ground clearance issue, however, they are already fitted with 200 dia so a new tank is possible.( Fake news lol )
Any info on fitting these ,Tinley Tech or Autogas 2000 ones with modified brackets ( trying to avoid hoops etc ) and Gas Tank valve covers that fit the longer 50mb regulator would be gratefully received.
The tank I have looked new when I got it ten years ago, as the seller informed me in Germany, could have been a refurbed one.
My stupid fault not having some protective coating on the red and white banding when I first got it
Hindsight is a great thing !
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Re: Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
Take it off, clean it up, repaint it , put it back on and find a better insurance company
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Re: Westy Underslung Gas Tank query.
Thanks for the above, my own thoughts exactly.
However it is troubling that I guess this is a "get out " clause in all policies, ie, in case of fire, no safety cert for the gas system and no cover !
You could lose everything against the cost of a new tank.
I have seen several tanks, worse than mine, sand blasted and coated and look the business .They are probably safe as a modern one.
The newer ones have slightly different fittings( feet etc ) and I have been looking at alternative fixing brackets with a welder and wondered had anyone else got any ideas on this.
To put my tank ( refurbed ) back on, it needs testing and it seems nobody does this anymore, checking inside etc for any corrosion.
Anybody got any ideas on this please ?
However it is troubling that I guess this is a "get out " clause in all policies, ie, in case of fire, no safety cert for the gas system and no cover !
You could lose everything against the cost of a new tank.
I have seen several tanks, worse than mine, sand blasted and coated and look the business .They are probably safe as a modern one.
The newer ones have slightly different fittings( feet etc ) and I have been looking at alternative fixing brackets with a welder and wondered had anyone else got any ideas on this.
To put my tank ( refurbed ) back on, it needs testing and it seems nobody does this anymore, checking inside etc for any corrosion.
Anybody got any ideas on this please ?