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On 11/04/2015 08:21 AM, Frank wrote:

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Got me irritated that 5 gal. propane refilled tanks have label that says
16 lbs which is 4 gallons.


I have a generator that uses propane. After I had used it (after the
tornado we had in May), I took a couple of 20-pound tanks to be refilled
(not exchange). According to weight, they now hold 20 pounds each (empty
tank weight 16.6, full tank weight 36.6 pounds).

BTW, the amount they charged was similar to a Blue Rhino exchange, but
for more propane.

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