Propel - Some advice please?

[uss silversides]

Simple question....

Working on my first sub, I am not sure what sort of propel to use. I have seen a lot of pretty expensive Badger propel... is there another brand?

[sam reichart]

try WalMart....but either way, it's

try WalMart....but either way, it's expensive for a can (I paid $7 some years ago).

[tmsmalley]

Or you can try Super

Or you can try Super Duster refills - It is less expensive ($5.15 / 10 oz can if you buy ten at a time) than Propel and it has fewer nasty components.



I have had the best luck with Circuit Specialist in Arizona.
Circuit Specialists Inc.
220 South Country Club Drive #2
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone]jr@cir.com[/email]

These are the folks that Mike Dory referred me to. I once tried to buy a case from an outfit in New Jersey and it was a nightmare!

Also make SURE you order the refills, not the ones that come equipped with plastic triggers. Those won't work.

The correct item will say "For use with M.G. Chemicals Cat# 402-T Chrome Plated Trigger Valve". THAT is the one to get. You can just click on the link below and go right to the correct page on their ecommerce site.

Tim

PS - one more thing - be sure to order early. They don't have a huge stock of this stuff so don't wait a week before a regatta and expect to order a case ($5.15 per can in case lots vs $5.50 ea per single unit) to order!

Circuit Specialists Website



Edited By TMSmalley on 1076415988

[chips]

If you're going to use

If you're going to use Propel - DO NOT get the Testor's brand. They add some chemical to keep kids from huffing it. The chemical will discolor the Lexan tubes used by most WTC's.

[sam reichart]

yeah- smells like onions and

yeah- smells like onions and my WTC 3.5 is all clouded up from it. It's actually a lot like tear gas!

[uss silversides]

Thanks for all the great

Thanks for all the great advice! I'm glad I can get it from Walmart- any particular brand?

[bill marks]

Try R-134a ozone friendly refrigerant.

Try R-134a ozone friendly refrigerant. It is used to recharge auto air conditioners. It is like propel and is liquid at room temp at about 70 psi. Release it to atmosphere and, like propel, it turns to a non-flamable, safe gas. You can get it for about $5 for a 14 oz can at any auto parts store. Do not get the "oil added" recharge kit though. The recharge kit has a tapper valve, hose and fittings.

Bill

[tmsmalley]

Propel isn't that safe. It

[color=#000000]Propel isn't that safe. It contains butane - the stuff they put in lighters...

Go to Safety Data Sheet for Badger Propel.
From their safety data sheet -
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Aerosol Flammability]This product is considered to be extremely flammable [/b]as described in 16CFR 1500.45.
Flammable Limits - % Volume In Air (Propellant)]

[uss silversides]

Okay, thanks! As far as

Okay, thanks! As far as accesseries go, just an adapter like from Subtech, right?