On 11/4/2022 11:29 AM, Dusty wrote:
On 04-Nov-22 11:24, Dusty wrote:
On 19-Aug-21 12:37, Dusty wrote:
Apparently the reply worked. So, let me bore most of you with what I
had intended to post...until I get this thing figured out again...
Subject: OT: Question about LP addition
G'day all;
Sorry for the OT post... ;)
Have any of you "upgraded" to using a large, non-portable LP tank for
propane access? I'm getting tired of constantly changing these 10-gallon tanks...especially so since the cooler weather has started moving in. So
I've been considering having one of those large several hundred gallon
tanks delivered and installed near our RV. We're not in & out of here 10 times a year like we used to be. So a fixed and permanent connection
would be fine...disconnecting only in case of emergency.
Have any of you done that? What equipment/features should I be looking
for? What should I avoid? And hints, tips, information and updates would
be most appreciated. TIA!
Take care and be well all,
Dusty
Hiding out off a dirt road, on a hill, in the forest, in the PNW.
I've never used one of these, but I have helped install them and
filled quite a few of them, back in the 70s. Basically there are two
routes you can go. You can rent a tank or you can buy one. There are
usually a lot of used tanks floating around. Unless it's exceptionally
rusty just about any tank will pass inspection, even it that means
changing the fittings. If you rent a tank the only company that will
fill your tank is the company you're renting from--except in exceptional circumstances. Most folks rent their tank.
Usually the propane company will keep track of your usage and
schedule deliveries when they're in the area and think you are ready for
more gas. Some folks only schedule deliveries when they're ready for them.
There will probably be more than one way to schedule deliveries and
pay for the gas. Some folks are billed for the delivery. There may be
some folks who are only paying for what they used after they use it.
Usually your price will be based on the size of your tank. Bigger tanks
that are scheduled for regular deliveries when the truck is in their
area get the best price.
Neon John liked having a "wet leg" on his tank. This means you can
use your tank to fill other tanks because you can draw liquid propane
from your tank. From what he said I don't think most of the propane
companies like this idea for private homes. A little liquid can quickly
become a lot of gas.
Back when I was delivering propane I had a laundromat on my route
that was owned by a series of retired guys who had moved from some city
to a small town on the McKenzie river. They all had visions of sitting
back and just collecting the money from the machines. It turns out
there's a lot more to it than that. Who knew? The laundromat had two
busy 500 gallon tanks. They were only paying one cent more per gallon
than the biggest customers. Which was companies with a lot of forklifts
and bigger tanks. Every time I made a delivery the new owner would show
up to complain about the price, which I had absolutely no control over. Eventually the manager got tired of hearing about it and gave them the
lower rate.
TB
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