Discussion Securing Cylinders to Wall

[dyingispeaceful]

Anyone got any idea of how to secure cylinders to a wall without Drilling or Welding?

 

[marcusuk63]

i shouldn't think there is only other option is a stand

 

[dyingispeaceful]

i shouldn't think there is only other option is a stand

Using this, don't you think if a cylinder falls, the valve could get damaged?

 

[marcusuk63]

Using this, don't you think if a cylinder falls, the valve could get damaged?

How would it fall ? my brother has a pub and there are lots of them free standing in the cellar , none have ever fallen over or been knocked over

 

[dyingispeaceful]

How would it fall ? my brother has a pub and there are lots of them free standing in the cellar , none have ever fallen over or been knocked over

Like if I knock it over while not being fully conscious during the middle of the act? I'm just think about worst case scenarios. What do you think?

And do you have a link from where I can buy these for a C Size(Aus) Cylinder

 

[marcusuk63]

Like if I knock it over while not being fully conscious during the middle of the act? I'm just think about worst case scenarios. What do you think?

And do you have a link from where I can buy these for a C Size(Aus) Cylinder

Ah right , size c isnt very big cant you just lay it down and wrap it in a blanket?

 

[dyingispeaceful]

Ah right , size c isnt very big cant you just lay it down and wrap it in a blanket?

By lying down, do you mean store it horizontally with it covered between layers of blanket?

 

[marcusuk63]

By lying down, do you mean store it horizontally with it covered between layers of blanket?

yes

 

[dyingispeaceful]

yes

That seems to be a risk to me. PPH recommends upright as well. What do you think about duct tape? Or do you have a link for very small cylinder stands?

 

[TiredHorse]

Using an inert gas cylinder on its side, say lying on the floor beside you, should be fine. Most true gas cylinders should be fine, in fact --consider that scuba divers are using air tanks trapped to their backs, most often in a horizontal position.

The reason some people say, "oh, NEVER use a tank on its side!" is because there are two common types that you must not use horizontally: propane and acetylene. This is because both of those gasses are stored in liquid form; the one as liquefied propane and the other in solution, in acetone. For inert gas, however, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[dyingispeaceful]

Using an inert gas cylinder on its side, say lying on the floor beside you, should be fine. Most true gas cylinders should be fine, in fact --consider that scuba divers are using air tanks trapped to their backs, most often in a horizontal position.

The reason some people say, "oh, NEVER use a tank on its side!" is because there are two common types that you must not use horizontally: propane and acetylene. This is because both of those gasses are stored in liquid form; the one as liquefied propane and the other in solution, in acetone. For inert gas, however, it shouldn't be a problem.

That explanation makes a lot of sense. I'll do some more research though. Thanks a lot.