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05/23/13, 08:20 AM
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Unnecessary Propane Tanks
Question: I have two 100 lb Propane tanks that were used for cooking and heating that I no longer need. I have verified that the tanks are personally owned and not just provided by some company to use. One is about a quarter full, the other is empty. I currently see two options - vent the one with the quarter tank of gas and then remove the valves on both tanks and tote them down to the recycle yard or try to sell them on Craig's List. Other ideas?
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05/23/13, 08:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shine
Question: I have two 100 lb Propane tanks that were used for cooking and heating that I no longer need. I have verified that the tanks are personally owned and not just provided by some company to use. One is about a quarter full, the other is empty. I currently see two options - vent the one with the quarter tank of gas and then remove the valves on both tanks and tote them down to the recycle yard or try to sell them on Craig's List. Other ideas?
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................Take them to the nearest propane dealer and have them check their certification , if OK , then they should be refillable at most propane sellers !
.................With this knowledge I'd list them on Craigs list for ~$99 a piece and see what happens . Any propane left in them is an added bonus and just increases their value to an RV'er looking for that size tank . , fordy 
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05/23/13, 09:38 AM
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Yeah.....good luck getting the valve out. I had one go bad and it took an unbelievable amount of "umph" to get the old one out. Having the safety collar in the way really limits your access with a wrench.
Around here, they sell for about 1/2 of new ( new being about $125 ), depending on how much certification date is left. Costs us $25 here to get them "re-certified".....which I suspect is a visual look over, and stamp a new 12 year out date in the tank. Depending on where you get it filled, they don't even glance at the date.
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05/23/13, 10:25 AM
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Never ending BBQ, obviously......
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05/23/13, 10:25 AM
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Get them both filled and get a propane generator
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05/23/13, 10:29 AM
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Where are you in FL? I might be interested if you want to sell.
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05/23/13, 11:25 AM
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I'm interested and in Fl also. Polk county.
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05/23/13, 01:58 PM
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05/23/13, 02:34 PM
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You can cut them and make a large bell (gong)....James
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05/23/13, 02:41 PM
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Do they have the new fill valve required by law?
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05/23/13, 04:19 PM
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You can cut them and make a large bell (gong)....James
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I have a 10lb tank that I want to do that with.
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05/23/13, 04:52 PM
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Remove the valve and fill with water, let set, drain and cut....James
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05/23/13, 06:38 PM
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I would fill them, store them, and save them. You never know when an emergency could come up making you need one for a grill or even for heat.
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05/23/13, 06:44 PM
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New valves, save for prep. Someday a full 100 pounder will be pure gold.
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05/23/13, 06:57 PM
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Do they have the new fill valve required by law?
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Not required on 100lb tanks.
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05/23/13, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tinknal
New valves, save for prep. Someday a full 100 pounder will be pure gold.
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Yep. I've got 12 of them + two 500gal tanks in reserve.
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05/23/13, 10:45 PM
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Born in the wrong Century
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I used one for part of my gassifier.
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05/24/13, 10:33 AM
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Thanks to all, I currently live in the city of the newly wed and nearly dead - St. Pete. It sounds like they're going to bring around $50 a piece. I'll get a picture posted today...
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05/24/13, 02:09 PM
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I wish you where closer. Im just east of Gainesville.
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05/24/13, 08:04 PM
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Shine, PM sent.
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