| abstract |
A method of refurbishing a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder (13) characterised by fitting a tubular sleeve member (11) to the cylinder between the footing (21) and the guard member (15). The sleeve member is formed of a stretchable material which when unstretched is of height less than the surface distance along the surface of the cylinder from the location of the guard circumference to the location of the footing (21) circumference. The sleeve member has a circumference of less than the maximum circumference of the cylinder, and has a top elastic member (27) attached at one end and a bottom elastic member (29) attached at the other end. The top elastic member is in use, located proximal to the location of the guard circumference and the bottom elastic member is in use located proximal to the location of the footing circumference. The top elastic member is of a length when relaxed less than the guard circumference, and the bottom elastic member is of a length when relaxed less than the footing circumference. This draws in the sleeve member, ensuring a smooth fit to the cylinder. The method provides an alternative to stripping and repainting gas cylinders when refurbishing, or at least minimises the amount of paint required. |