Refilling Propane Tanks – Tank Exchange Refill

photo credit: TheeErin

I saw an article about propane tank refills that was disturbing.  As oil prices soared, propane suppliers quietly reduced by 2 pounds the amount of gas pumped into each 20-pound tank, to avoid raising prices!  No marking on packaging have indicated this!

“Until last year, Blue Rhino and Amerigas, two major suppliers, put 17 to 18 pounds of propane in each 20-pound tank. Tanks should not be filled completely for safety reasons.

About a year ago, that amount was cut to 15 pounds to save consumers a price hike, Blue Rhino spokesman Chris Hartley said.”

A better bet is to take your tank to a place like U Haul and get it refilled. It is much more green and environmentally friendly. Also beware that Blue Rhino is not installing standard OPD valves. They are installing their OWN proprietary valves, called Tri-Safe II valves that cannot be refilled!

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Posted on July 18th, 2011
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