Worthington 20-lb Steel Propane Gas Tank $24 + Free In-Store Pick-Up (expired)

Quote from XSection31 : I just exchange tanks at Wal-mart. I used to have my own tank because of a proprietary locking system, now that I don't, i just swap 'em when needed. Way easier and faster.

Yep, same here. In and out in 5 minutes. My time is worth more then saving a few bucks.

Quote from 00dahc : Does this have HDMI?

Stupid comment! It's ancient joke!

I had a bad experience with getting a tank refilled at a valero. No problem with the transaction but after a few times using the tank with the grill, the grill acted as if there was no more propane in the tank and the nozzle got very cold; frost formed on it. I exchanged the half full take to some other place and haven't had this issue since.

Of course right now I need to buy a 3rd tank since I got this propane "oven" thing I haven't yet used...

Quote from fallencptjack : Around here, swaps are about $15 and Home Depot has automated 24-hour stands which don't require any intervention from the staff. Sometimes I see an empty at a garage/estate sale for $5 and I'll just pick that up and swap it.

Wait, meaning you swap a used, empty tank for a full tank for $15 today?

People really don't understand how propane exchange works?

I did my exchanges at Walmart for about $18, and about 20 minutes of wondering when someone would unlock the cage.
Last time, I took it to Tractor Supply and got it filled, with the full 20 lbs, for $7.
So...no more Walmart for me unless something gets askew with my Blue Rhino tank.

Are these tanks filled with gas or do you need to add some? If empty how much are fills?

Sounds like most of you should stick with computers and TV deals or start looks for dseals on new homes. If you do not know what tank you need or where to fill it you should leave the griil at the store because you stiil need to hook it up to ypur grill. Check tis out it is far more comon than you think

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oSac81kAE4


Improperly installed grills start house fires every day

Quote from mickey75 : Stupid comment! It's ancient joke!

This joke is getting wayyyy too old.

Yes BJs also sells propane tank, I think the last time I saw one it was about $29. It does have the gauge on it, tells you how much is left. I think the price of a fill varies from store to store, my local one is $15, but I seem to recall one in the burbs that might have been $13.

As for the guy storing it indoors, you're suppose to store it outdoors. Check the news, everyone once in a while you do hear about a house exploding because someone's propane tank developed a leak and it's a heavier gas so it'll sink and accumulate in the home til it goes boom.

As for the fill, even when I take it to BJs, I think I only get about 18 pounds as I think they're supposed to leave 10% free as a safety factor as propane will expand/contract 1% for every 6 degrees F and they use 60 as a baseline. So I guess if it hits 120 degrees, that a 10% expansion in volume.

As for an old tank, found a couple in my yard a few years ago. They were really old, had the old valve on it. Did a tank swap and the lady cashier didn't notice the valve difference or didn't care and didn't get charged extra.

My local U-Haul place offered propane-tank refills for $3.33/gallon.
I brought in my empty tank and the nearly-empty one from my grill.
The empty one took 4.2 gals and the other took 3.2 before it automatically stopped filling.
Two full tanks for $25 with tax.
That is nearly what one single exchange at ACE hardware/Menard's/WalMart would have cost.
I never knew it was so easy. Thanks SD!

For refills, check U-Haul's website for your local shop and check prices right on the website (they vary greatly, even locally between stores): http://www.uhaul.com/Propane/

Quote from 00dahc : Does this have HDMI?

holy hell drop it already

Quote from ryguy : LP store?? LP=

LP= Long Play [wikipedia.org] you know. Dj's use them all the time. 22 minutes almost 20 lbs

Quote from ximage : it's a great deal but the costco one might be better since it have a gauge in case you run low. I used to get it refill but the stores tend to close early when it comes to refilling or have certain time frame only cause of the lack of demand for refill. I do know it cost more to exchange and don't get the full tank but at least I can get a new tank at any time.

so do i head to costco and ask for the empty propane tanks? I dont know how you guys do it.. if theres no sku costco cant do shit in terms of assistance.. this applies or has applied to when i wanted to buy an air conditioner, alera steel shelfs... a few more others i forget. But if you have a receipt or # i can ask them.. hopefully they dont pull some stupid stunt oh you gotta buy that online because we dont sell empty propane tanks!.

Quote from droppunx : Wait, meaning you swap a used, empty tank for a full tank for $15 today?

I only go through two tanks a year, and so I haven't done any swaps in several months, but that's about what it was. Say $15-$20 to be safe. It's one of those AmeriGas 24-hour locations.