Backyard gas vent filter

[frankv11]

Needed to vent tank and this is how I did it.
Carbon filter material
Some activated carbon from local pet shop
Co2 cilynder
Micro filter
2x 1/4" bungs
Aluminum tubing ( placed some carbon mesh inside ) to prevent clogs
Line going to tank is isolated from loose carbon.
Access on top to replace carbon if needed
Will put a safety valve on the line


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[Build-It-Break-it]

Very cool. I was going to build myself a couple. Did you cut the C02 tank in two pieces and weld it back together?

[frankv11]

Yes it got cut and shortened by 4"

[preston]

Well that beats my solution which was to give the vent line a couple of loops and then zip tying some pantyhose on the end.

[frankv11]

Well that beats my solution which was to give the vent line a couple of loops and then zip tying some pantyhose on the end.

That was plan B

[CRCRFT78]

Excuse my lack of knowledge but my curiousity is killing me, what exactly is this used for and where? Is this like a home made version of the II Much fuel vent?

[frankv11]

Yes it's the " NOT MUCH "vent

[CRCRFT78]

LOL ^^^ ok

[waynieZ]

:idea: I Like It ! Nice idea.

[frankv11]

:idea: I Like It ! Nice idea.

Thanks Wayne .
It's now official it works . It's been in and out of garage ( 3/4 full tank ) with close to 100 dg temps and not a hint of fumes in garage.

[TheJDMan]

Here's an alternative to cutting up a C02 cylinder for those that might not have access to a lathe or welder. This is sold as an oil catch can but, because it has a removable top, it could easily be converted to a vapor trap using the same method as above and at less than $30 it won't break the bank. These are available in Red, Blue, Black and natural aluminum.

http://www.amazon.com/Rev9Power-Rev9_AC-092-BLACK-Universal-Catch-750ml/dp/B00SA43HIK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_15?ie=UTF8&dpID=31xHkbgReDL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1HKGR4B8N2W33ZJMQFFZ

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[glassman]

Thanks Wayne .
It's now official it works . It's been in and out of garage ( 3/4 full tank ) with close to 100 dg temps and not a hint of fumes in garage.

In February mind you. Welcome to the California.

Haha