[Glenn]

The sign on the front glass double door to the welding supply dealer says "we will not load any gas tanks into a closed vehicle." This would mean that I can not use a utility van, wife's car, etc to transport the gas cylinders.

If I use "the truck", standing a 4 foot tall cylinder up next to the cab just invites it to tip over on the first corner. Lay it down in the bed of the truck and it rolls from side to side.

This brings up a couple of questions.

(1) What is a SAFE way to transport cylinders?
Is it better to transport the cylinder valve to the front or valve to the back? How do you tie the cylinders down to keep them from rolling around?

(2) If a cylinder is on it's side, how long do you have to wait before you can use the cylinder after you stand it upright?

(3) While we are on a roll, what is a safe way to store the cylinders upright while they are in the shop?

YES I do put a cap on over the valve when ever the tank is not in use, including during transport.