I would suggest going larger than guesstimated usage. What happens when the propane truck doesnt show up on day x of outage?
Propane installation - Above or Under Ground?
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jyoutz
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When I had propane, the supplier had a monthly keep full program, where they would check it monthly and top off when it was below a certain percentage of use.
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All suppliers here have that "program". But in the dead of Winter with storms approaching that gives me little comfort. The only supplier that can keep up is the one with a small customer list.
I can't express how my stress level changed regarding propane when I doubled my storage capacity. Go big or go home.
That’s not necessarily a “free” service either. Locally, that would involve a “spot” price arrangement. I much prefer to own my tank and ”pre-buy” a year at a time. I also have the ability to refill my rv and bbq tanks from my 500 gallon tank.
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That’s true. I would have my 500 gallon tank filled during the summer, and just topped off monthly in the winter. Unless you want to buy a 1000 gallon tank, it’s tough to buy only in the summer when prices are lowest.
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I had a 500 gallon tank, and with the keep full program, never got so low that I was concerned about running out.All suppliers here have that "program". But in the dead of Winter with storms approaching that gives me little comfort. The only supplier that can keep up is the one with a small customer list.
I can't express how my stress level changed regarding propane when I doubled my storage capacity. Go big or go home.
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That is me. 1500 gallons in 3 owned bottles @85% fill as required here in Michigan. Nice to be friends with my supplier too. He informs me when the price is low and I fill accordingly.All suppliers here have that "program". But in the dead of Winter with storms approaching that gives me little comfort. The only supplier that can keep up is the one with a small customer list.
I can't express how my stress level changed regarding propane when I doubled my storage capacity. Go big or go home.
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I had been contracting my propane because I would need filled during peak price months. When I installed my larger tank one of the things the clerk at the propane office advised was that I won't need to contract as much. And if I manage my use and fills a little I can always buy when it's cheap. Very good of her to offer me that information. I would have figured it out. But great that she talked about it. I'm buying my propane at the right place.
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Most times we heat with the biomass stoves and free corn. One in the shop and one in the house. Problem is, today, most biomass stoves aren't corn capable. Mine are.
Currently, propane here is $1.49 per gallon. Of course that can change any time.
Currently, propane here is $1.49 per gallon. Of course that can change any time.
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Been filling my RV bottles for years from my bulk tanks. I refill my propane torch bottles as well. No point on buying new ones.
The one thing the YT video don't mention and that is, you want the bottle you fill to be as cold as possible. My small bottles go in the freezer for an hour or so before filling. The RV bottles go in the fridge in the shop.
The one thing the YT video don't mention and that is, you want the bottle you fill to be as cold as possible. My small bottles go in the freezer for an hour or so before filling. The RV bottles go in the fridge in the shop.