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I've flown my pony on many trips, domestic & international, since before there was a TSA rule, but there is one now and it says open. I'd never try a plug! Ok, I did consider them briefly, but rejected the idea.Eric asked what we can do in the future to avoid this and he said just cover the opening with clear tape. We had always used a tank plug that was recommend to us by our LDS.
The rule says open, so we are pushing it with tape. I always double back both ends to make it easy to remove. No, that doesn't pass US Viz rules, but the pony is for me - so if I trust it, cool.Since the TSA wants the valve removed and clear tape over the tank opening - Are you going to install the valve yourself or have the tank cleaned and the valve installed? Is it worth is for a 13cf tank? Might be easier to rent a 40cf. Your thoughts?
Never, not screwed in...!The cap was screwed into the cylinder. This was what the owner of my LDS does
Yep, that's enough, but when I go to drain it - I have to have a wrench. The fill shack in Cozumel must tighten them.I put mine on a 'snug' finger tight.
Never, ever! Mine has magic marker writing saying "Air only."Unless you're going to have it filled with EAN that is partial pressure blended (pure O2 added to tank first)
Strange. Who would think that a tiny pony would be thief bait. I hope you got a larger one.You were luckier than me. I had a 6cf stolen from my luggage on a United flight to Bon. At first I thought it was TSA but no slip and no record with TSA. Put a claim in with United and they paid me for the stolen tank. United was having an issue in Newark with thefts from check in luggage.
As in not required in Mexico or anywhere in the Caribbean?FWIW visual inspection requirements vary from country to country and may well not be required at your destination
Rules for lighters have changed a few times since 2001, but I think the current rule is one per passenger - carry-on or pocket.Tangent--I've never had a lighter confiscated from my carry-on.