That was a loud bang for sure. I new about the leak but it hadn't been leaking in a while, and I have a back up but it certainly woke me up during making coffee. I think the heat is testing all of the propane connections well.
Taken on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Perkins Clearing and Speculator Tree Farm Conservation Easement Lands.Little Moose Lake is a lake east-southeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via Little Moose Outlet which flows into the South Branch Moose River. Panther Lake is located south of Little Moose Lake. It was privately owned until about 25 years ago. It is passed by the Wilson Ridge Trail, which runs south from the Cedar River - Limekiln Lake Road.
Rough night for my propane equipment. I had a leaky connection on the lantern and it caught the latern on fire. I wasted a lot of water trying to put out the propane fire -- there was a lot of propane in the lines even after I turned off the tank -- ultimately I grabbed my insulated gloves and tightened connection while it was on fire. And then this morning, one of the propane lines blew out to the campstove. Shit happens, I should have replaced that line a long time ago. I think I also have the parts to replace that melty piece, though that's mostly just for aesthetics.
Taken on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at Perkins Clearing and Speculator Tree Farm Conservation Easement Lands.