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Propane Tank

Discussion in 'The Smokehouse' started by SKEETER McCLUSKEY, Jan 1, 2022.

  1. Greenstick

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    Scored 2 20lb tanks this summer on a rummage sale for $1 each.
     
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    I just went to town with 8 20lb tanks to refill. 4 were out of date. Normally it’s 15$ to refill, it was 20 currently. Then I drove all over town to exchange out dated tanks and only found 2 tanks. They were 23.50$ a piece. I’m glad I don’t hear with that chit.
     
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    Why not have the tanks re-certified ? We only charge $8..
     
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    We have a propane company in town that’ll refill tanks for $10. Speaking of, I need some refills to keep the pizza oven going!
     
  5. Warner

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    Wow that’s cheap, have you ever weighed the tank before and after to see what you got?
     
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    I haven’t. I really should do that next time and report back.
     
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    I’ve had that done, just as easy to trade in and get a new or newer tank. I didn’t have the option to go through the filled bottles this time cause there were only 2 in cage. How long is your recertification good for?
     
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    Visual recertifications are good for 5 years. Hydrostatic recertifications are good for 10 years, but nobody does them because the cost is more than a new tank. :yes:
     
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    The empty weight will be stamped on the collar of the tank…. About 16.8-17 lbs
     
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    How much does the 10 coats of paint weigh? :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    That's why the .2lb range was given :thumbs:
     
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    Good point….:emb:
     
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    I usually exchange at Walmart. I checked with the new hardware store in town, and for their first year in business they're refilling for $2.99 a gallon. I got 3 bottles filled for $40 and some change. The Walmart exchange is almost $18 now. So I saved almost $13, and I got more gas in the bottles (assuming like yall said the exchange bottles aren't full). I never really gave much thought to getting them filled till reading this thread. Thanks yall!
     
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