Black also REJECTs more heat, than white; it's a two way street.

How many pot bellied stoves have you seen painted white?

Keith Walker

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> Date:    Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:56:03 EST
> From:    JordanVw@AOL.COM
> Subject: white vs black tanks Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
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> In a message dated 3/20/06 2:36:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> collum@verizon.net writes:
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>>The only thing wrong with painting them black is that black absorbs heat
>>more than white ... and gas expands with heat.  That's why they were
>>light colored to begin with.
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> i see your point...  but they are mounted under than van...where the sun
> doesnt shine...  :<)
>
> chris