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TexasTowelie

(116,802 posts) Fri Oct 18, 2019, 07:26 PM Oct 2019

Somebody thought it was a good idea to put a large propane tank next to this playground

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Realtors often highlight the kid-friendly playground at the upscale Waikalua Bayside project on Kaneohe Bay.

But neighbors said they were shocked when the developer of the $1 million homes placed the private playground next to a propane tank and a transformer.

“I don’t think it’s safe for the kids," said Kaneohe resident Adrian Keohokalole. “I think there should be fencing around that or the removal of the gas tank would be better.”

The playground’s proximity to the gas tank and transformer doesn’t appear to violate any city permitting rules. But area residents said it violates common sense.

Read more: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/10/17/whats-wrong-with-this-playground-according-permits-nothing-safety-concerns-linger/

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Somebody thought it was a good idea to put a large propane tank next to this playground (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2019 OP

Yeah, let the kids climb all over it! Ohiogal Oct 2019 #1

Background, Adrian Keohokalole is state Sen.Jarrett Keohokalole's Dad. mahina Oct 2019 #2

Eh. boomer_wv Oct 2019 #3

No, but having the electrical transformer nearby could provide the spark if there ever was a leak. TexasTowelie Oct 2019 #4

The dumpster is not exactly a great toy either JDC Oct 2019 #5

There are a propane dealer and fireworks emporium right next to each near here. eppur_se_muova Oct 2019 #6

Ohiogal

(34,641 posts)

1. Yeah, let the kids climb all over it!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2019, 07:31 PM

Oct 2019

What’s the worst that could happen?!

mahina

(18,940 posts)

2. Background, Adrian Keohokalole is state Sen.Jarrett Keohokalole's Dad.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2019, 07:38 PM

Oct 2019

FWIW.

boomer_wv

(673 posts)

3. Eh.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2019, 07:47 PM

Oct 2019

To be fair, there is no chance that this tank would spontaneously explode. When they do, it's because they are exposed to extreme heat, like 500+ degrees, for long enough to superheat the gas inside. You could shoot it and there would still be nearly no chance that it would explode unless everything went absolutely perfect to pierce the tank and create a spark at just the right moment to be able to ignite the gas.

I know a lot of people that have one sitting next to their homes and have for decades. I have never heard of one exploding for no reason.

TexasTowelie

(116,802 posts)

4. No, but having the electrical transformer nearby could provide the spark if there ever was a leak.

Reply to boomer_wv (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 18, 2019, 08:07 PM

Oct 2019

It's probably a good idea to look at the video at the link to check out the proximity between the tank and transformer. I wouldn't consider to be planned well.

JDC

(10,490 posts)

5. The dumpster is not exactly a great toy either

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Oct 18, 2019, 08:29 PM

Oct 2019

eppur_se_muova

(37,407 posts)

6. There are a propane dealer and fireworks emporium right next to each near here.