Propane Tanks

[bopper4]

So I was up north last weekend and I ran one tank out of propane so i went in and made an exchange at a bait shop on the point. Being it was so cold I didnt dare just have one full tank for the enigh. I never put the new tank on until yesterday and I have ran through 3/4 of a tank in just under 24 hours. Talked to a buddy who had the same problem at the same place last year. Is it possible they are just not filling them all the way? Kind of ticks me off you pay 23 bucks for 24 hours of heat! Tank from home ran the same heater in 30 to 40 beleow for around 40 hours.

[Mainehazmt]

One of the Popular "colorful animal" exchange places only put in 15 lbs max

[zamboni]

Don't exchange. Simple as that. I bought a "colorful animal" tank 5 or so years ago, and I get it filled. Basically became my tank.

[Phred52]

Stay away from those exchange places!! They call it a 'safety issue' (not completely filling the tanks) which is a brown PILE!! Buy a tank, even 2, and have them filled where the propane is the best price. Stand right there and watch. I just had 2-100# cylinders filled, they cost me $43 each. I got 6+ times the propane in 1 tank, for less than twice what you paid! If you are using these on a wheel house, consider going to 30 or 40# cylinders, you'll save even more. Check the local Fleet Farm or Menards for a reasonably priced tank. Phred52

[maxx rpm]

Yep, been lots of posts on the topic. Always get your tank filled--dont exchange.

[Jeremy airjer W]

You never really know what problems your inheriting when you exchange also!!

[Phred52]

VERY good point airjer!! With your own tank (s), you KNOW just what to expect. Phred52