Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
  4. Deal Image
Item 1 of 5
expiredHrshycro posted Jul 3, 2022 11:25 PM

Costco Members: 5-Lbs Steel Propane Cylinder w/ OPD Valve & Built-in Gauge

$50

$73

31% off
+ Free Shippingat Costco Wholesale
137 Comments
74.6K Views
Visit Retailer
Deal Details
Costco Wholesale has for Costco Members: 5-Lbs Steel Propane Cylinder w/ OPD Valve & Built-in Gauge for $49.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Hrshycro for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Flame King's Built-in Gauge
  • Perfect for Grilling, Camping and Hiking
  • High Grade Steel Welded Construction
  • Premium OPD Valve Assembly, DOT Approved
  • The Propane Tank is Empty and Ready to be Filled with Gas

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • Available while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Costco's return policy details are here.

Original Post

Written by Hrshycro
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Product Info
Community Notes
About the Poster
Costco Wholesale has for Costco Members: 5-Lbs Steel Propane Cylinder w/ OPD Valve & Built-in Gauge for $49.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Hrshycro for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Flame King's Built-in Gauge
  • Perfect for Grilling, Camping and Hiking
  • High Grade Steel Welded Construction
  • Premium OPD Valve Assembly, DOT Approved
  • The Propane Tank is Empty and Ready to be Filled with Gas

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • Available while supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Costco's return policy details are here.

Original Post

Written by Hrshycro

Community Voting

Deal Score
+61
Good Deal
Visit Retailer

Top Comments

Skellington
826Comments
227Reputation
By the Hank Hill Propane and Propane Accessory Neighborhood Watch Group.
Go to Comment
NeverSummer
348Comments
151Reputation
If you're on the fence about getting one of these, do it. They are so much more convenient than lugging around a 20 lb tank or (4) 1 lb. tanks that are now like $6/ea.

Yes, you can refill 1 lb. canisters. Yes you can do it safely if you're not a moron. Yes it's pretty cheap. Yes I've done it. Yes you'll probably never blow yourself up or get in trouble if you get caught doing it. The 5 pounders are just waaaaay easier to deal with.

I use my 5 lb. for my Weber Q1200 grill and Blackstone Griddle when camping, a harbor freight torch for killing weeds in the yard, my Buddy Heater in the winter when I'm ice fishing.
Go to Comment
IndigoWinter2667
2.7KComments
763Reputation
The whole point is this tanks specialized size, you don't need a 20lb tank for camping grills, for example.

This would be a perfect pairing for something like a Mr buddy heater too, thing blows through 1lb tanks like nothing, but a 20lb is cumbersome.
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

137 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jul 4, 2022 4:54 PM
2.5K Comments
Joined Sep 2003
TitanJul 4, 2022 4:54 PM
2.5K Comments
Quote from troutwild :
Actually, propane is sold by the GALLON and weighs 4.11 pounds per Gallon. Thus, $5 per gallon = $1.21 per pound vs Walmart $4.44 per pound.
I am well aware of the units it is commonly sold in. The statement I quoted said $5/lb, thus it is not cheaper than Walmart. We don't know what propane costs by the OP, but if he's paying $100 to fill a 20 lb cylinder he's a sucker.
1
Jul 4, 2022 5:03 PM
3.9K Comments
Joined May 2015
WildflowerGuruJul 4, 2022 5:03 PM
3.9K Comments
Quote from JoJoBoi :
Where did you find the 20lb tank for $25 each deal?

The only one I remember was from Walmart over a year ago. I picked up 8 tanks for that price, they included the gauge.
Jul 4, 2022 5:27 PM
1.3K Comments
Joined Dec 2013
SDpennypincherJul 4, 2022 5:27 PM
1.3K Comments
Quote from cameronfield :
Thanks for the heads up.

Silly question - are these safe to store inside once full? I never thought about the green ones being unsafe, but it is a flammable gas. Any tips? I do have a shed I could use.
They have a pressure release valve so if the temps in the shed rise, the valve will release gas as necessary.
Jul 4, 2022 5:56 PM
313 Comments
Joined Jun 2014
thesammythecurseJul 4, 2022 5:56 PM
313 Comments
Quote from TomT127 :
Would love to know where you guys are getting these prices. Every where I have looked they are at least $50.
Costco in store. They 20lb tanks were $27.99 last year. Pretty sure I saw them for $32 this year
Jul 4, 2022 6:38 PM
2.2K Comments
Joined Nov 2009
cameronfieldJul 4, 2022 6:38 PM
2.2K Comments
Quote from UncleStu :
They have a pressure release valve so if the temps in the shed rise, the valve will release gas as necessary.
The green ones or this 5lb one?
1
Jul 4, 2022 8:10 PM
13K Comments
Joined Oct 2007
arribasnJul 4, 2022 8:10 PM
13K Comments
with OPD how much can you actually put in here?
Jul 4, 2022 8:14 PM
673 Comments
Joined Sep 2016
nickyeahJul 4, 2022 8:14 PM
673 Comments
Amazon has charbroil gauge for $8.59 just fyi
Char-Broil Universal Propane Tank Gauge https://a.co/d/i4FuaF6

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jul 4, 2022 8:53 PM
2.4K Comments
Joined Jul 2007
VirtualShopliftJul 4, 2022 8:53 PM
2.4K Comments
This has been this price for a while.
Jul 4, 2022 9:06 PM
826 Comments
Joined Jul 2003
SkellingtonJul 4, 2022 9:06 PM
826 Comments
Quote from MiccalobL :
I thought I saw these for $39.99 in store. I could be wrong.
I bought these in store a few ago at this price. I probably got 4 b/c my local farm/feed store runs 1/2 price propane deals on occasion. The savings on the propane dropped the $40 price down to less than $30 per tank (unfilled).
Jul 4, 2022 9:16 PM
56 Comments
Joined Dec 2007
troutwildJul 4, 2022 9:16 PM
56 Comments
Quote from cameronfield :
This looks great for camping. Anyone know rough cost to fill up? Looks great for camping grill + mr buddy.
I just had mine refilled, $3.09
Jul 4, 2022 9:30 PM
367 Comments
Joined Oct 2006
emceephiJul 4, 2022 9:30 PM
367 Comments
Quote from karazi :
It's been this price for a couple months....but sure call it a deal, whatever. I just got two 20 lb tanks for about $25 each I'd call that a deal not this.
Have fun carrying a 20 lb tank for camping trips. My buddy brought one along on our last camping trip to use with his heater. What a pain in the ass.
Jul 4, 2022 9:34 PM
3.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2009
RyanMPLSJul 4, 2022 9:34 PM
3.4K Comments
Quote from JoJoBoi :
Where did you find the 20lb tank for $25 each deal?
I've picked up two 20# at ~$25. Only one I can find is Sams Club for $26, free shipping w/ plus from a couple years ago.
Jul 4, 2022 9:34 PM
10.2K Comments
Joined Sep 2007
Santa_ClausJul 4, 2022 9:34 PM
10.2K Comments
Quote from skeleton516 :
i got one cause of your enthusiam =)
curb it.
1
Jul 4, 2022 9:37 PM
483 Comments
Joined May 2019
Lifehappensonce111Jul 4, 2022 9:37 PM
483 Comments
This seems like a ripoff. Smaller size yes, but way more expensive than a 20lb tank. I get the idea of its bigger than a 1lb but less than a 20lb, but this price doesn't sell it for me. I'll keep my 20lb and fill for $20 then fill up my 1lbers instead...
6

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Jul 4, 2022 9:40 PM
3.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2009
RyanMPLSJul 4, 2022 9:40 PM
3.4K Comments
Quote from puffcorn221 :
How long are these good for?

also, these are $51.95 on Amazon right now after $10 prime savings for late July shipping
Do you mean how much burn time or how many years? Burn time on a mid size grill is typically one hour per pound of propane but obviously varies.

DOT rules require recertification of a tank twelve years after manufacture date which is stamped on the top of the tank and every five years thereafter (max three re-certs). Some places will fill old tanks and don't look at the stamp while some will refuse.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Sporting GoodsOutdoorsCampingCostco Wholesale

Popular Deals

See All
Found by phoinix
Yesterday 9:05 AM
Forum Thread
$19.85 | Dragon Touch 130W USB C Charger Block, 3-in-1 GaN Charger, 100W Fast Charging Station at Amazon$20$30
33% off
6
Found by DesertGardener
Today 5:00 PM
Forum Thread
2-Pk Baseus 3-Port Up to 65W USB-C Foldable Wall Charger Blocks $27 + Free S&H w/ Prime$27$50
46% off
0
Found by katicj
Jul 26, 2026 11:05 AM
Forum Thread
Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now 34LP Vinyl $82.81$83$100
17% off
0
Found by phoinix
Today 2:02 PM
Forum Thread
$2.99 | made in america: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States (eBook) by Bill Bryson$2.99$16
81% off
0
Found by phoinix
Jul 26, 2026 7:22 AM
Forum Thread
[NEW] $17.41 | Rubbermaid Garage Fasttrack Recycling Bin at Amazon$17$44
61% off
0

Trending Deals

See All
Found by HilariousGalley4795
Today 6:42 PM
Forum Thread
Franklin Sports Official US Soccer Ball & FIFA World Cup BAll In Store at Walmart $5$5.00$20
75% off
5
Found by Eragorn
Today 7:24 PM
Forum Thread
2-Pack 750ml Splenda Coffee Syrup (French Vanilla) $5.74 w/ S&S + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+$5.74$13
55% off
3
Found by neomatrixviper
Today 5:55 PM
Forum Thread
La-Z-Boy Manager Office Chair $139.99 free shipping Costco.com
4
Found by Immortalsolitude
Today 9:29 PM
Forum Thread
Spot Gen 4 Satellite GPS Messenger $99.95$100$150
33% off
0
Found by charliebats
Today 7:39 PM
Forum Thread
Quay Free Fall Aviator Polarized Sunglasses (Black/Smoke) $21.41 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or $35+$21$37
43% off
1