[C320-list] Follow-up on Propane Tank question

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fyi


All:
 
Quick FYI!  The old LPG can on Cahoots had the old style valve.  Replacing the valve on a $200 can seemed the best approach, i.e., $30 for a new valve, $32 for the tools to remove and replace same, and $16 shipping.  Then I found that U-Haul, of all sources, sells the new fiberglass cans on their website for the lowest price I could find anywhere...$85, no tax, no shipping cost if ground.  You will find more information here:
 
http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Propane-Grilling/Propane-tanks-and-heaters/Lite-Cylinder-Propane-Cylinder-10-lbs-White?id=9038
 
I will now sell my 10 lb. aluminum can on e-Bay for $...?
 






-----Original Message-----
From: Jack McDonough <mcdonough5 at verizon.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sat, May 14, 2011 7:23 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Follow-up on Propane Tank question


Bob:
Yes. Ouch. I guess that answers my question about wouldn't it be cheaper 
ust to buy a new one.
Jack
947


---- Original Message ----- 
rom: "Robert Seastream" <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
o: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
ent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 7:11 PM
ubject: Re: [C320-list] Follow-up on Propane Tank question

 OUCH!

 On May 14, 2011, at 1:04 PM, jim brown wrote:

> 10lb aluminum tank at WM is $200
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 9:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Follow-up on Propane Tank question
>
> The money spent was worth it because the leaking valve was found and 
> fixed.  Could've been a bad day if a smoker was anywhere near your  boat 
> beforehand!
> That said, you spent $51.55 on repairs.  Other than the valve, I  doubt 
> there's anything else to repair on those tanks.  I wonder what  those 10 
> pound tanks cost new?
>
> Bob Seastream
> Intuition # 906
>
>
> On May 13, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Bruce Stumpp wrote:
>
>> A couple of weeks ago I posted here that an ACE hardware store  refused 
>> to
>> refill my propane tank because the tank was older than 12 years  old. 
>> I'm
>> writing to let anyone here who is interested know what I did to  resolve 
>> the
>> issue.  Apparently most of the bigger propane facilities will do a
>> certification.  I took my tank to Suburban Propane, this company  has a
>> number of locations around the country.  I thought the  certification 
>> would
>> be expensive but it was cheap - only $10.  But the certification  showed 
>> the
>> valve was leaking when it was shutoff.  A replacement valve was  $29.30, 
>> the
>> labor was $22.25 and two gallons of propane had to be refilled for 
>> $8.53
>> because removing the valve allowed the propane to escape that was  still 
>> in
>> the tank.  So, if you run into the same situation with your tank - 
>> baring
>> any needed repairs - it is inexpensive to get it certified for  another 
>> 12
>> years.
>>
>> Bruce Stumpp
>> Adventure, #647
>> Frog Mortar Creek, MD