mpfireman
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Us backyard grillers have a problem with the store bought pre filled propane tanks. REASON In 2008 when the oil prices spiked, these 20# pre filled tanks were being short filled some 2#LBS to avoid the rising price of propane. So even today with propane prices down almost 50% from last years high, this practice is still in place. I guess that we did not notice the difference, thus the continued practice.
So to get a full fill in your 20# tank, you might have to visit a retail propane dealer, and avoid these pre filled tanks.
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We keep the same tank and have it filled at the flying J, but thanks for the heads up. I was unaware of that. Seems like if they are selling you 20lbs of propane, there should be 20lbs in there.
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skipnchar
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I've never seen ANY exchange program that didn't take a "big bite' for themselves out of what they charge for propane compared to having your own tank filled.
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TubaPete
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skipnchar wrote:I've never seen ANY exchange program that didn't take a "big bite' for themselves out of what they charge for propane compared to having your own tank filled.
So true. Exchange programs are selling convenience, not propane. Works great for a back yard grill, not so well if you use a lot of propane.
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david_42
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You pay a huge amount for the convenience of exchanging a tank. Being shorted a few pounds is minor.
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John & Christine
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Propane tanks should only be filled to 80% of its capacity to allow for expansion. That means a 20# tank should max out at 16#'s of gas. An internal float in the OPD operates and does not allow more propane to be transferred.
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BB_TX
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Article in local paper just 2 days ago. The 20# tanks you exchange at Walmart, Home Depot, etc. that used to contain 17# are now down to 15#. Check the small print on the bottom of the label.
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Ozimo
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John & Christine wrote:Propane tanks should only be filled to 80% of its capacity to allow for expansion. That means a 20# tank should max out at 16#'s of gas. An internal float in the OPD operates and does not allow more propane to be transferred.
Then they shouldn't call it a 20# tank - truth in advertising! My 20# tank has 4.2gals of LP in it. I never bought by the pound.
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Ace!
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Ditto the 80% full comment above. They are not to be filled to 80%, else they are considered overfilled. Max for a 20 would be filled to 16.
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TraciK
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Interesting! Since we have moved we take our tank and get it filled. Thank goodness.
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