Where to find a used propane tank?

[coobie]

I just bought a new 500 gal. propane tank from my local propane dealer,$800 installed with new regs.included in that price.Not cheap but now I can shop price.coobie

 

[Pilot]

Dave,

Probably a little far for your propane guy--30 miles SE of Portland. But thanks, anyway.

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Buy a big tank, and then buy all of your annual needs in the summer when prices are lowest. Tank will pay for itself.

 

[2manyrocks]

If your church is part of an association or denomination, it may be possible to put the word out that you're looking for a tank.

I read a church request for piano last month and this month they had one. :thumbsup:

 

[CurlyDave]

Buy a big tank, and then buy all of your annual needs in the summer when prices are lowest. Tank will pay for itself.

This is exactly what I do. Late July or August are good months to buy propane. Depending on capacity and prices a top off in November-December might make sense, but avoid buying in late winter/spring.

And, never let them sign you up for a program where they automatically come by and fill your tank every month. This guarantees that you will buy most of your propane at the highest possible price.

 

[buckle97]

We went all electric a few years ago so I finally got around to selling the propane tank I had sitting in my yard. I put it on Craigslist and it was gone in a week. I priced it at $1 per gallon and the guy was happy to pay that for a 250 gallon tank. I suspect the tank was about 50 years old but the tag was still readable.