Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:12 pm
Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:48 pm
Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:33 am
mcyclonegt wrote::bigsmile: I just filled 940 gallons for 1.19 a gallon.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:32 am
Massivedesign wrote:mcyclonegt wrote::bigsmile: I just filled 940 gallons for 1.19 a gallon.
WHERE! I've been waiting for the prices to drop to have them come fill up my tank (she's on... fumes lol). I got my tank and initial fill from All American Propane. Lasted 2 years on 125 gallons.. That's pretty good.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:24 am
Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:53 pm
JohnMBrowning wrote:I've been swapping out my old rusty/out of date tanks at Blue Rhino..... get nice shiny tanks in return. Went and got one filled completely a couple of weeks ago --- what a difference to get a FULL tank - gauge on the weber still saying 'full' after two weeks of use --- exchange tank starts out a 3/4.
I went down to the local RV park - only ~1.5 miles from the house - $2.49/gallon --- FULL tank for $16.29. Its not really worth it to try and get a better price per gallon --- $.15 on 4.7 gallons is only $.70 on a full fill -- you'll spend more in gas driving to save that $.70....
BTW --- the nicest people run RV park.... although the guy did give me a bit of grief because the BR tank was out of date.... told him their website says they test each tank when they fill and he seemed ok with it.
Heads up too --- keep an eye on whether the tank is a single handle or a double handled tank if it matters to you ---- my weber doesn't like the double handled tanks..... hose is too short to reachh on a double handled tank --- found this out the hard way. Had to go to several BR cages to find a single handled tank last time, chocked full of doubles.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:17 pm
AR15L wrote:How much should the tank weigh?
38 lbs. for a full 20 lb. size propane tank, 18 lbs. if empty.
54 lbs. for a full 30 lb. size propane tank, 24 lbs. if empty.
70 lbs. for a full 40 lb. size propane tank, 29 lbs. if empty.
What size is my propane tank?
18 inches high and 12.5 inches diameter for a 20 lb. propane tank
24 inches high and 12.5 inches diameter for a 30 lb. propane tank
29 inches high and 12.5 inches in diameter for a 40 lb. propane tank
YES! Now I will get the weight scale.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:33 pm
Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:34 pm
Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:03 pm
AR15L wrote:I plan on doing some yard sales this weekend. I should be able to find a 20lb tank or two for next to nothing.
Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:19 pm
Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:43 pm
Just make sure it has the newer OPD (triangular handle) valve on it if you want to get it filled. Might also check the date on the top collar too.
Its NOTHING like getting a real cylinder certed at the welding supply.
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:37 am
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:42 am
JohnMBrowning wrote:Don't overlook a non OPD tank if you find one for free --- you can still exchange it at BR for a good tank --- only thing they reject for is severely abused tanks - dented, HEAVY rust.
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:56 am