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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
Have you ever rented propane tanks in the 30 to 60 lb size range? If
so, what type of business provided this service? I need the propane for a project, but once the project is finished, I won't need the tank. That's why I would rather rent than buy. |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
wrote in message oups.com... Have you ever rented propane tanks in the 30 to 60 lb size range? If so, what type of business provided this service? I need the propane for a project, but once the project is finished, I won't need the tank. That's why I would rather rent than buy. Look in the yellow pages under "propane" |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
When I spend my summer weekends in Youngstown, NY, I rented my tank
from the propane dealer in Sanborn and I seem to recall 100 lbs. was their smallest size. I think you'll have to call around and see if there is a local dealer who can help you out. Good luck! Paul On 31 Jan 2007 14:37:04 -0800, wrote: Have you ever rented propane tanks in the 30 to 60 lb size range? If so, what type of business provided this service? I need the propane for a project, but once the project is finished, I won't need the tank. That's why I would rather rent than buy. |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
Check a place that rents forklifts. I can rent a propane tank (full) from
one near me, but I pay for the full tank whether I use it all or not. Also, Home Depot, Lowes, etc, rent the regular 20lb tanks for gas grills. A couple of those might suit your needs. Keith "Paul M. Eldridge" wrote in message ... When I spend my summer weekends in Youngstown, NY, I rented my tank from the propane dealer in Sanborn and I seem to recall 100 lbs. was their smallest size. I think you'll have to call around and see if there is a local dealer who can help you out. Good luck! Paul On 31 Jan 2007 14:37:04 -0800, wrote: Have you ever rented propane tanks in the 30 to 60 lb size range? If so, what type of business provided this service? I need the propane for a project, but once the project is finished, I won't need the tank. That's why I would rather rent than buy. |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
"k" wrote in message . net... . Also, Home Depot, Lowes, etc, rent the regular 20lb tanks for gas grills. A couple of those might suit your needs. The way that works is, you buy a new tank, then give it to them and they give you a used tank full of propane for more than what it would cost you to take it to a propane supplier and have it filled. There's a rumor that these tanks aren't filled to capacity, either. It's all a convenience thing. Tom G. |
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There's a rumor that these tanks aren't filled to capacity, either. It's all a convenience thing. Tom G. Yes and No, The "grill" tank was originally spec'd as a 5 gal or 20 lb tank. (propane 1 gal=4.24 lb) But the new rules reguire an O(verfill) P(rotection) D(evice) valve, that is basically a float valve that creates a vapor expansion "cushion" at the top of the tank. A tank completely filled with liguid has no place to expand when heated (even sunlight) except by valve or tank failure. A sudden 20 lb propane release is not a good thing. So, it's really a safety issue that tanks aren't completely "filled" with liquid. A properly filled tank will be about 4.5 gal or 19lb. ("empty" tank is about 18lb or 37lb filled) Several years ago in Garland, Tx. two filled 100 lb tanks laying in the bed of a pickup truck in the Texas summer sun exploded. The tanks not being upright was thought to contribute to the tank failures. -larry / dallas |
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In article %Edwh.6291$yB5.6034@trndny03,
"Tom G" wrote: The way that works is, you buy a new tank, then give it to them I respectfully disagree. The way it worked for me, patronizing the Rhino brand of propane exchange service at Lowes and a nearby farm supply store, went thusly: Not willing to part with any of my OWN tanks, I purchased an already-filled tank. Then, when it was empty, I returned it to a Rhino dealer and exchanged it for a "full" tank. I have since purchased another Rhino exchange tank so that I'll always have a full one available. they give you a used tank full of propane for more than what it would cost you to take it to a propane supplier and have it filled. Again, I disagree. The reasons I first tried the tank exchange we 1) Convenience; and 2) Economy. The exchange price was 2-3 dollars LESS than what it cost me to refill my own tank at the local hardware store. There's a rumor that these tanks aren't filled to capacity, either. It's just that: A rumor. The tare (empty) weight is stamped (by law) on all propane cylinders. Placing a newly-refilled tank on your bathroom scale and doing some simple subtraction will reveal how much gas you are paying for. It's all a convenience thing. True. Being proud of my two, 20-lb and two, 30-lb (RV) tanks, I resisted trying the exchange thing for a long time. Now, having done it several times, I am convinced of its VALUE, not to mention convenience. I am even considering retiring my pair of 30-lb RV cylinders and using strictly exchange 20-pounders. Doing so would be cheaper and MUCH more convenient than having my tanks refilled. -- JR No project too small All projects too big |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
Well I can tell you one thing, filling is a lot cheaper if you go to the
right place. At least in my area. They get $21 to exchange the 20's and I only pay $14.50 to refill the 30's -- Steve Barker "Jim Redelfs" wrote in message ... In article %Edwh.6291$yB5.6034@trndny03, "Tom G" wrote: The way that works is, you buy a new tank, then give it to them I respectfully disagree. The way it worked for me, patronizing the Rhino brand of propane exchange service at Lowes and a nearby farm supply store, went thusly: Not willing to part with any of my OWN tanks, I purchased an already-filled tank. Then, when it was empty, I returned it to a Rhino dealer and exchanged it for a "full" tank. I have since purchased another Rhino exchange tank so that I'll always have a full one available. they give you a used tank full of propane for more than what it would cost you to take it to a propane supplier and have it filled. Again, I disagree. The reasons I first tried the tank exchange we 1) Convenience; and 2) Economy. The exchange price was 2-3 dollars LESS than what it cost me to refill my own tank at the local hardware store. There's a rumor that these tanks aren't filled to capacity, either. It's just that: A rumor. The tare (empty) weight is stamped (by law) on all propane cylinders. Placing a newly-refilled tank on your bathroom scale and doing some simple subtraction will reveal how much gas you are paying for. It's all a convenience thing. True. Being proud of my two, 20-lb and two, 30-lb (RV) tanks, I resisted trying the exchange thing for a long time. Now, having done it several times, I am convinced of its VALUE, not to mention convenience. I am even considering retiring my pair of 30-lb RV cylinders and using strictly exchange 20-pounders. Doing so would be cheaper and MUCH more convenient than having my tanks refilled. -- JR No project too small All projects too big |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
Where do you store your propane tanks? I read that in order to store
them safely, they must be kept outdoors. I really don't want to look at the tank year 'round when I only really need it half of the year. That's why I am researching tank rental. I had also read that best pricing came from refills vs the exchange program. The exchange program does offer convenience, as there are multiple outlets near me that offer filled propane tanks for exchange. The few refill places in my area are about 20 to 30 minutes away. |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
I worked the system
Picked up 5 or 6 tanks, of the old variety, without all the safety gizmos. one a guy gave me at a flea maRKET FREE, HE WAS PACKING UP AND DIDNT WANT TO TAKE IT HOME anyhow took them all to a gas station who exchanged the old tanks for nicely repainted updated ones. I have 6 tanks now and all I paid was exchange price I take those into to refill, 14 dollars compared to 20 exchange exchanged tanks dont smewll like propane coming home, but its not worth 6 bucks extra// I refill tanks usually once a year store tanks in my shed, have ventilation |
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Question About Renting Propane Tanks
Wow, I can't believe they didn't charge you for the new valve. They really
watch for that around here. -- Steve Barker wrote in message oups.com... I worked the system Picked up 5 or 6 tanks, of the old variety, without all the safety gizmos. one a guy gave me at a flea maRKET FREE, HE WAS PACKING UP AND DIDNT WANT TO TAKE IT HOME anyhow took them all to a gas station who exchanged the old tanks for nicely repainted updated ones. I have 6 tanks now and all I paid was exchange price I take those into to refill, 14 dollars compared to 20 exchange exchanged tanks dont smewll like propane coming home, but its not worth 6 bucks extra// I refill tanks usually once a year store tanks in my shed, have ventilation |
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