rip off blue rhino tanks and walmart

So the Guy that takes care of my Tanks could mess me up if I didn't use some Gas once I get it because when he put Valves in my 100# Tanks he fixes it where he can get more Propane in them,not much but more.

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I sought out a real propane filler when I noticed the price of the Blue Rhino Tanks never changed even though energy prices were all over the board. I figured they had so much margin in there that they didn't have to reprice every time the market changed. Not only was it cheaper, but it sure seemed like they lasted longer. Now after reading this thread, I know that I wasn't making it up!

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Also, what do you need to fill a 20 lb tank off of your heating tank?

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Propane is obviously a gas which expands with heat. If the tank is overfilled the gas can expand past the capacity of the tank and the pressure relief valve will relieve pressure. Propane is heavier then air and flammable so it can sink into a low spot and burn if ignited.

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A "wet leg"
http://www.google.com/search?complete=1&hl=en&source=hp&q=propane+wet+leg&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

That's a pipe that goes to the bottom of the tank so it draws off liquid instead of vapor.

You'd most likely have to get the gas company to install one on your tank

You'd also need a hose with the correct fittings and valves to link the "leg" to your small tank

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Nope its not the GAS.
Propane will not build a gas pressure over about 270 pounds per square inch.
Its the LIQUID
If the liquid expands to fill the tank at that point the pressure can rise to thousands of pounds and explode the tank. Then the liquid is free to become a gas and seek out a ignition source.

Farmgal, You can reduce your heating costs dramatically if you spend a few bucks to get set up. A new 100 lb tank is a bit over $100 at my local supplier. Any supplier should be able to get you set up with the fittings and tubing to adapt to your camper's regulator. By hauling a 100# tank to a propane supplier and having it refilled, you should cut the cost of heating in half. BTW, the quote from the Blue Rhino clowns about needing to reduce the amount of propane to reduce costs is hilarious. Wholesale propane cost in this area is way less than half of what it was a few years ago. They just replaced their local displays with shiny new stainless steel cabinets and precast concrete walls in front of each to protect them from traffic. If they can spend a few thousand upgrading every little convenience store, I don't think the company is struggling, LOL.

In my area it cost $15 for 20lb which is $75 for 100, to fill a 100lb cost $65. If you save around 1/2, How much does it cost to fill 20lb and 100lb tanks?

If I was a woman of average strength, I would pay the extra $2 per 20lb tank because moving a 20lb(app40lb full) is a hole lot easier than moving a 100lb(app 165lb I think).