lilwalter Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Anyone finding any deals on 1lb propane? Seems every year after I stock up, they go on sale. I'm seeing the standard 2.99 per. How bout the little 12v batteries? I'm seeing those for $20 w/o the charger-that seems awfully high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhjr Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I'm not sure on the 1# propane because I don't use them, but FF usually has the batteries for cheaper than $20 (I'm assuming you're talking about the vex type batteries). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovermn Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I just bought a VEX battery from FF. They have a choice between 8 amp/hour and 9 amp/hour, $15 and $24 respectively. Believe it or not, I've always found the 1 lbers for less at Target and Wally World. However, with my Target discount, they usually come from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredd Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I've been refilling the 1 lbs with the refill adapter from FF. It seems to be doing the job and makes the cost much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efgh Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 If you are refilling the one lb. cy;inders you need a filter ahead of the cylinder, there is a black oil in L.P. that will plug the orfice in the stove. F.F. has the filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agronomist_at_IA Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I've been refilling the 1 lbs with the refill adapter from FF. It seems to be doing the job and makes the cost much less. I bought the adapter from cabela's and a couple of the metal caps. Figured I'd just refill the 1 lb tanks. I though cabela's was high on the adapter, but couldn't find one. Hate hauling around the bigger tanks with the portable, they just take up to much room. Have you had any problems with refilling the tanks that you could give me a head up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsnham Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 What do those refill adapters run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18 inch Crappie Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 What do those refill adapters run? $15-$17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Just be really carefull with the refilling. I'm sure you save money but it's not worth a trip to the hospital or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat K Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Read the warning on the 1 lb tank. It's illeagal to transport a refilled tank. I'm sure no one has ever been fined $500,000.00 or been sentenced to 5 years in prison for transporting one but it makes me think it's not worth the risk of refilling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredd Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I know guys that refilled tanks with jerry-rigged hoses and fidled with the pressure relief valve, etc. This was not for me. When the refill product appeared, I was in. I have refilled the tanks without incident. Biggest challenge could be making sure that they seal after you remove them from the adapter, but this can happen after taking the tank off of the lantern. Pat, I am guessing that if they were illegal, that a company would not make such a device. It would be obvious that the tanks would be traveling after refilled, so they should be prone to litigation if that is truly the law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agronomist_at_IA Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Read the warning on the 1 lb tank. It's illeagal to transport a refilled tank. I'm sure no one has ever been fined $500,000.00 or been sentenced to 5 years in prison for transporting one but it makes me think it's not worth the risk of refilling them. I'm sure they have a really good way of knowing if it has been refilled or not if a person gets pulled over. Bet if I set one I refilled next to one I bought at the store you couldn't tell. Can't believe everone is making it sound so hard and difficult to do. You screw on the adapter and tanks turn the valve on fill then turn the valve off and unscrew. Can't see where it's anymore dangerous then putting gas in my car. I buy new 1 lb tanks every year though, so I don't have to worry about the tanks getting stressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpho Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 in reality a refilled tank is no more unsafe than a partiality used tank and we all have plenty of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Ask yourself this. Is the savings worth the risk of them possibly leaking and igniting?I'm pretty sure it clearly states on the 1lbers that they are disposable and not intended for refilling. Secondly it's not legal to transport them anyways.If you are going to do it, I say do it at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumper Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I dont think its "not legal" everywhere. I know LEO that refill them and they say they have never heard of such a thing here. Just because the bottle says it is dont make it true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agronomist_at_IA Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Is the savings worth the risk of them possibly leaking and igniting? I don't see why it is such a huge risk? We've all taken partailly used tanks off and put them back onto our heaters. Same principle if your doing a refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat K Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Stumper, It is a federal law that prohibits the transport of refilled 1 lb tanks, so it may not be illegal everywhere but it is anywhere in the U.S.A.Agronomist_at_Iowa,I'm not saying it is difficult to. It is legal to refill them, but it is illegal to put them in your car or truck and drive somewhere with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Originally Posted By: dtroIs the savings worth the risk of them possibly leaking and igniting? I don't see why it is such a huge risk? We've all taken partailly used tanks off and put them back onto our heaters. Same principle if your doing a refill. If you look around a bit a do some research you will find that sooner or later you are going to get a leaker from doing multiple refills.I don't know about you, but that sounds like a risk to me.Considering that, if you do the math you will be hard pressed to find a savings greater that $50 for the season by refilling. Now add in the original cost of the adapter, and the time you spend futzing around doing the refills, not to mention you will only get them about 3/4 full, it's not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 IMO its cheaper and safer in the long run to convert to a 5, 11, or 20# tank. I run through 4-6 20' a season at maybe $60-70 cost. What would 40-120 1 pounders cost you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredd Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Risk of a leaker is the same as when I pull the tank off my Northstar lantern. I fill 6-8 tanks at a time and it takes very little time. Like I said earlier, if it was illegal to transport refilled tanks, why would the company be allowed to manufacture a component that is used to fill tanks that will most likely be transported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperybob Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 OOOHh...I got an answer to that...becuase you're suppose to fill the tanks on site. Haul in your 20# and all the spare 1#, then fill and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb S Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think the man asked where he could buy cheap 1 pound tanks, not who wants to argue about refilling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog1101 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Fleet Farm was selling 4 packs for about $10.50. Not a great deal, but I picked up a pack to get the season started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat K Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Fredd,Read the lable on your 1 lb'er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppers Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I wish they just did away with the 1 pound tanks. if you use it for a heater, get the hose, and use a 20 pound tank. if its a lantern, just get a battery powered unit or the old white gas unit that I use. I am sick of all the empty 1 pound bottles left out on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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