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Acquiring used propane tanks
Just thinking about calling up a couple local propane retailers and
asking for old tanks that are no longer certified. However, I got to thinking about what I would say, and wondering how I would not come across as an idiot (not much effort there!) that's more likely to blow themselves up. So, what's the best way to approach a dealer and get some old tanks, or even some larger ones, like the 40lb tanks, which I think have a few more uses than the smaller ones. Do many places charge for them or are they more happy just to see them go away? |
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Around here, larger ones are sucked up faster than you can imagine. Seems
like everyone and his brother wants to build some sort of a BBQ rig....... I have been looking for something in the 200 to 30 inch od and about 6 foot long for some time now. "carl mciver" wrote in message ink.net... Just thinking about calling up a couple local propane retailers and asking for old tanks that are no longer certified. However, I got to thinking about what I would say, and wondering how I would not come across as an idiot (not much effort there!) that's more likely to blow themselves up. So, what's the best way to approach a dealer and get some old tanks, or even some larger ones, like the 40lb tanks, which I think have a few more uses than the smaller ones. Do many places charge for them or are they more happy just to see them go away? |
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carl mciver wrote:
Just thinking about calling up a couple local propane retailers and asking for old tanks that are no longer certified. However, I got to thinking about what I would say, and wondering how I would not come across as an idiot (not much effort there!) that's more likely to blow themselves up. So, what's the best way to approach a dealer and get some old tanks, or even some larger ones, like the 40lb tanks, which I think have a few more uses than the smaller ones. Do many places charge for them or are they more happy just to see them go away? Where do you live, Egypt? Jeez, around here used BBQ tanks seem like they're everywhere. I wouldn't use a dealer, no way, not for the little tanks. Just ask around. Try http://www.craigslist.org to see if there's a CL near you, those are great, just post a wanted ad. Amazing what people will give away. GWE |
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I see the 20# ones at my local metal recycling place all the time.
Bob "carl mciver" wrote in message ink.net... Just thinking about calling up a couple local propane retailers and asking for old tanks that are no longer certified. However, I got to thinking about what I would say, and wondering how I would not come across as an idiot (not much effort there!) that's more likely to blow themselves up. So, what's the best way to approach a dealer and get some old tanks, or even some larger ones, like the 40lb tanks, which I think have a few more uses than the smaller ones. Do many places charge for them or are they more happy just to see them go away? |
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There is a pile of out of date/rusty ones next to near every filling
station. They are probably paying to dispose of them. |
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