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GeforceXtreme · 11-19-2007, 12:55 AM

My friends mom has a 13 gallon tank outside for a Propane running fireplace in the house. Well a company came out today and filled the tank for $251 dollars? Does that sound right guys? That would be close to $20 dollars a gallon? Last I checked it didn't cost me anywhere that much for fill a BBQ tank?

Roadkilled75 · 11-19-2007, 01:13 AM

Off the top of my head, i thought a new tank of propane goes for 19.99

Jeffros Spec V · 11-19-2007, 01:24 AM

I'm not sure how big (gallon wise) a BBQ tank is but its like 12-15 to fill and about 20 for a new one.

sean3 · 11-19-2007, 01:31 AM

Only explanation I can think of is that it's possibly lab grade propane. BBQ propane has other stuff mixed into it which might not be the best thing to burn in your home, but it's only a hunch. Still sounds like highway robbery.

WhiteXFire · 11-19-2007, 02:11 AM

As of 11/12, the cost for residential propane is $2.406/gallon.

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/hopu/hopu.asp

OMGz Turbo · 11-19-2007, 10:21 AM

There are alot of things, the company is probably picking it up cheap than turning around to make a buck off it. But i do know homes that use gas heat are more expensive to run.

Ninja edit: With that said to fill a tank of oil #2 to fuel your home is now costing about 700$

K-Rex · 11-19-2007, 10:44 AM

Deal with my good friend Hank at Strickland Propane. He's a nice and honest man. I tell you whhhat.

scutzi128 · 11-19-2007, 10:55 AM

Do they charge extra for delivery?

poolmike · 11-19-2007, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

Ninja edit: With that said to fill a tank of oil #2 to fuel your home is now costing about 700$

I have a 1,000 gallon oil tank in my front yard....can I get it filled for $700??

My best investment- a woodstove. Free firewood is all over Craigslist. A little bit of effort saves $$$$thousands$$$$.

turbokidd90gst · 11-19-2007, 11:34 AM

i have a propane tank that holds atleast 200 hundred gallons and only paid 300. i think they ripped you off.

OMGz Turbo · 11-19-2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolmike

I have a 1,000 gallon oil tank in my front yard....can I get it filled for $700??

My best investment- a woodstove. Free firewood is all over Craigslist. A little bit of effort saves $$$$thousands$$$$.

lol damn mike what you using that for?? The army reserves that are hidden in your basement...1000 gallons is alot.

poolmike · 11-19-2007, 05:09 PM

Most of the homes in my 'hood were built in the '40s, and almost every one of them has a 1,000 gallon tank buried in the yard. We only used 50 gallons of oil last year, so I'm considering getting a 250 gallon above ground tank with a pump head so I can fill it with biofuel and fuel my work van with it also.

den9 · 11-19-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolmike

I have a 1,000 gallon oil tank in my front yard....can I get it filled for $700??

My best investment- a woodstove. Free firewood is all over Craigslist. A little bit of effort saves $$$$thousands$$$$.

ill buy some off you for 2 bucks a gallon

poolmike · 11-19-2007, 06:10 PM

I only have 250 gallons left and I'm going to run it dry. At that point I'm removing the tank for the smaller above ground tank.

den9 · 11-19-2007, 06:13 PM

how did u get it so cheap?

i cant believe diesel is 365, wat a effin rip off

OMGz Turbo · 11-19-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poolmike

I only have 250 gallons left and I'm going to run it dry. At that point I'm removing the tank for the smaller above ground tank.

well if you need a hand let me know. Im going to school for heating/air/ and refrigeration ill be glad to lend a hand

lownslow95 · 11-19-2007, 09:47 PM

Look at JDub tryin to make some money offering his services

OMGz Turbo · 11-19-2007, 09:58 PM

not looking for cash really. But its more of a experience thing moreless/

lownslow95 · 11-19-2007, 10:00 PM

LoL I got ya JDub. You doin anything b4 thanks giving? IE this wendsday? Im tryin to do something when I get back.

poolmike · 11-19-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

well if you need a hand let me know. Im going to school for heating/air/ and refrigeration ill be glad to lend a hand

The tank has been down there for 60ish years. When I dig it out...it gonna be a night time event. I don't want the township/EPA seeing anything.

11-19-2007, 12:55 AM	#1
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OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	There are alot of things, the company is probably picking it up cheap than turning around to make a buck off it. But i do know homes that use gas heat are more expensive to run. Ninja edit: With that said to fill a tank of oil #2 to fuel your home is now costing about 700$ __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

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poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Most of the homes in my 'hood were built in the '40s, and almost every one of them has a 1,000 gallon tank buried in the yard. We only used 50 gallons of oil last year, so I'm considering getting a 250 gallon above ground tank with a pump head so I can fill it with biofuel and fuel my work van with it also. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

11-19-2007, 01:13 AM	#2
Roadkilled75 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: (In the cornfields west of) Allentown Member #6074 My Ride: Two red ones and a green one. iTrader: (0)	Off the top of my head, i thought a new tank of propane goes for 19.99 __________________ '90 Miata '75 Maverick '84 GTV6

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Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure how big (gallon wise) a BBQ tank is but its like 12-15 to fill and about 20 for a new one.

11-19-2007, 01:31 AM	#4
sean3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Member #5757 My Ride: 04 Mach 1 iTrader: (0)	Only explanation I can think of is that it's possibly lab grade propane. BBQ propane has other stuff mixed into it which might not be the best thing to burn in your home, but it's only a hunch. Still sounds like highway robbery.

11-19-2007, 10:44 AM	#7
K-Rex Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: D-Town Member #2255 My Ride: 2004 Forester XT iTrader: (0)	Deal with my good friend Hank at Strickland Propane. He's a nice and honest man. I tell you whhhat.

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turbokidd90gst Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Drumore pa Member #5397 My Ride: 90 eclipse fwd iTrader: (0)	i have a propane tank that holds atleast 200 hundred gallons and only paid 300. i think they ripped you off.

11-19-2007, 06:10 PM	#14
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	I only have 250 gallons left and I'm going to run it dry. At that point I'm removing the tank for the smaller above ground tank. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

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den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	how did u get it so cheap? i cant believe diesel is 365, wat a effin rip off

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OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	not looking for cash really. But its more of a experience thing moreless/ __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

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