Some embodiments include a method of providing substantially uninterrupted gas service by coupling at least one gas cylinder to a portable tanking assembly. The tanking assembly can include a cart including a rear frame and a coupled carrier frame supported on an axle with wheels. In some embodiment
Some embodiments include a method of providing substantially uninterrupted gas service by coupling at least one gas cylinder to a portable tanking assembly. The tanking assembly can include a cart including a rear frame and a coupled carrier frame supported on an axle with wheels. In some embodiments, the carrier frame can include a caged regulation assembly housing at least a portion of a regulation apparatus with an upstream supply end coupled to a downstream delivery end. In some embodiments, the regulation apparatus includes a primary regulator coupled a one relief valve. The relief valve can be coupled to a downstream regulator, coupled to a water column gauge. In some embodiments, the regulation apparatus further includes a delivery valve. In some embodiments, the delivery valve comprises a distribution manifold assembly including a manifold and a plurality of distribution couplers coupled to the manifold.
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1. A method of providing substantially uninterrupted gas service during a temporary, primary gas service shutdown, comprising: coupling at least one gas cylinder to a portable tanking assembly, the tanking assembly comprising:a cart including a rear frame and a carrier frame coupled to and extending
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A method of providing substantially uninterrupted gas service during a temporary, primary gas service shutdown, comprising: coupling at least one gas cylinder to a portable tanking assembly, the tanking assembly comprising:a cart including a rear frame and a carrier frame coupled to and extending from the rear frame and supported on an axle with wheels,a caged regulation assembly coupled to the cart, the caged regulation assembly comprising a protective cage housing at least a portion of a regulation apparatus comprising an upstream supply end coupled to a downstream delivery end,the regulation apparatus including a primary regulator coupled to at least one relief valve, the at least one relief valve coupled to at least one downstream regulator, the at least one downstream regulator coupled to a water column gauge, the water column gauge coupled to at least one delivery valve; andelectrically coupling and grounding the tanking assembly to a customer's gas service line;fluidly coupling at least one downstream valve to a gas service line, coupling a high pressure hose to the gas cylinder, andcontrolling a downstream flow of gas from the gas cylinder to the gas service line using the regulation apparatus; andmonitoring at least one of supply and flow of gas to ensure substantially uninterrupted gas service during the temporary shutdown of the primary gas service. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the downstream flow of gas is controlled and monitored using at least one of the high pressure hose coupled to the primary regulator, the relief valve, the downstream regulator, and the water column gauge. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the regulator can include regulator gauges, and downstream regulator can include a regulator vent. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein a first valve can be coupled between the relief valve and the downstream regulator. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one downstream valve comprises the at least one delivery valve fluidly coupled to the gas service line. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the at least one delivery valve comprises a distribution manifold assembly including a manifold and at least one distribution coupler coupled to the manifold. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the distribution manifold assembly comprises a plurality of couplers coupled to a plurality of gas service lines. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the rear frame comprises a first vertical support and a second vertical support and the carrier frame comprises a first side and a second side; and wherein the rear frame is positioned substantially centered on the axle so that the first vertical support and the second vertical support are substantially equidistant from the axial center of the axle; andwherein the carrier frame is positioned on the axle substantially off-center so that the first side is positioned substantially further from the axial center of the axle than the second side. 9. A portable gas delivery system comprising: a cart including a rear frame comprising a first vertical support and a second vertical support and a carrier frame extending from the rear frame and supported on an axle with wheels,the carrier frame including a first side comprising a plurality of first braces and a second side comprising a plurality second braces, the carrier frame coupled to and extending from the rear frame; anda caged regulation assembly coupled to the cart, the caged regulation assembly comprising a protective cage housing at least a portion of a regulation apparatus comprising an upstream supply end coupled to a downstream delivery end;the regulation apparatus including a primary regulator coupled to at least one relief valve, the at least one relief valve coupled to at least one downstream regulator, andthe at least one downstream regulator coupled to a water column gauge, andthe water column gauge coupled to at least one delivery valve. 10. The portable gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the rear frame is positioned substantially centered on the axle so that the first vertical support and the second vertical support are substantially equidistant from the axial center of the axle; and wherein the first side comprises the first braces coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the first vertical support to couple with a first front support; andwherein the second side comprises the second braces coupled to and extending substantially perpendicular from the rear frame to couple with a second front support. 11. The portable gas delivery system of claim 10, wherein the carrier frame is positioned on the axle substantially off-center so that the first side is positioned substantially further from the axial center of the axle than the second side. 12. The portable gas delivery system of claim 11, wherein the caged regulation assembly is coupled to the second side. 13. The portable gas delivery system of claim 12, wherein a majority of the caged regulation assembly is positioned over the axle. 14. The portable gas delivery system of claim 10, wherein the cart further includes a flat base; and wherein the first front support and the second front support are coupled to the flat base on substantially opposite sides. 15. The portable gas delivery system of claim 14, where the first side further comprises a first thigh section coupled to the first front support and a second thigh section coupled to the second front support; and wherein the first thigh section extends and couples with a first calf section and the second thigh section extends and couples with a second calf section; andwherein the first calf section and the second calf section are positioned are opposite corners of the flat base each extending substantially vertically from the flat base. 16. The gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the caged regulation assembly further includes a coupled grounding strap coupled to a grounding rod removably stored on the cart. 17. The gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the regulation apparatus further includes a high pressure hose coupled to the upstream supply side of the primary regulator. 18. The gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the protective cage comprises at least one hinged door coupled to a main cage. 19. The portable gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the at least one relief valve is coupled to primary regulator on the downstream delivery end side of the primary regulator, and the at least one relief valve is coupled to the at least one downstream regulator on the upstream supply end side of the at least at least one downstream regulator, and the water column gauge is coupled to the downstream regulator on the downstream delivery end side of the downstream regulator. 20. The portable gas delivery system of claim 19, wherein the regulation apparatus further comprises a downstream delivery end that includes at least one delivery valve coupled adjacent to the downstream delivery end side of the water column gauge. 21. The gas delivery system of claim 20, wherein the delivery valve comprises a distribution manifold assembly including a manifold and a plurality of distribution couplers coupled to the manifold, the plurality of distribution couplers configured and arranged to delivery natural gas to a plurality of customers. 22. The gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the cart includes at least one deployable stabilizer foot. 23. The gas delivery system of claim 22, wherein the stabilizer foot can be deployed to a deployed position or retracted to a retracted position. 24. The gas delivery system of claim 9, wherein the cart further includes a toggle clamp coupled to a toggle mechanism, the toggle mechanism configured and arranged to be actuate the toggle clamp to hold and secure the caged regulation assembly. 25. The gas delivery system of claim 24, wherein the toggle mechanism configured and arranged to actuate the toggle clamp to release the caged regulation assembly from the second side of the carrier frame. 26. The gas delivery system of claim 25, wherein the protective cage comprises a mesh portion, the mesh portion configured and arranged to enable air to flow through the protective cage.
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