James Wesley:
Our local propane dealer had a bunch of return rental tanks and was offering them for sale at a reduced price if we fill it as least the first time with them. I opted for a 1,000 gallon tank and I am thinking of getting a second 1,000 gallon tank. It’s a big chunk of cash up front but propane dose not go bad and the price is only going to increase. I also had them install a “wet valve” and hose so I can fill smaller portable tanks like the ones on my travel trailer, barbeque, ice fishing house heater, and weed burner. At present we only use propane for the cooking range, refrigerator, on demand water heater, a small back-up space heater in the basement and multi fuel generator.
I am thinking if times get rough I’ll be able to help some of the neighbors keep warm by filling their portable tanks if roads are closed or they can’t get propane delivery for any other reason. Be sure to have the propane delivery person show you how to fill your tanks safely and wear safety gear including eye protection at all times. Thanks for the great blog site. – B.P., at the end of the gravel road in North Dakota