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Acquiring used propane tanks

Just thinking about calling up a couple local propane retailers and asking for old tanks that are no longer certified. However, I got to thinking about what I would say, and wondering how I would not come across as an idiot (not much effort there!) that's more likely to blow themselves up. So, what's the best way to approach a dealer and get some old tanks, or even some larger ones, like the 40lb tanks, which I think have a few more uses than the smaller ones. Do many places charge for them or are they more happy just to see them go away?

Reply to
carl mciver
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Around here, larger ones are sucked up faster than you can imagine. Seems like everyone and his brother wants to build some sort of a BBQ rig....... I have been looking for something in the 200 to 30 inch od and about 6 foot long for some time now.

Reply to
Grady

Where do you live, Egypt? Jeez, around here used BBQ tanks seem like they're everywhere. I wouldn't use a dealer, no way, not for the little tanks. Just ask around. Try

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to see if there's a CL near you, those are great, just post a wanted ad. Amazing what people will give away.

GWE

Reply to
Grant Erwin

I see the 20# ones at my local metal recycling place all the time.

Bob

Reply to
Bob

There is a pile of out of date/rusty ones next to near every filling station. They are probably paying to dispose of them.

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bamboo

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