home filling propane tanks....

HGSR

HGSR

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ok here is the deal, i just converted to propane on my truck. we just replaced our propane heat with a electric heat pump. so i have a 300 gallon tank setting in my yard with about 150 gallons left in it. i own this stuff and it would last me a lil while since the truck mostly just hangs out. Gubni says he fills his own at home, is there anyone around here that does this or knows what i need to do this???
 
HOW TO FILL A PROPANE CYLINDER FROM A DISPENSER TANK
These procedures should always be followed when filling a propane cylinder from a dispenser tank:



Put on safety goggles and gloves.


Remove the propane cylinder from the forklift. NEVER FILL THE CYLINDER WHILE IT IS STILL ON THE FORKLIFT.


Visually inspect the propane cylinder for damage or leaks. Check the certification date of the cylinder. Cylinders should initially be recertified after 12 years and then every 5 years thereafter. If you have a cylinder that needs recertification call Siegel Gas.


Properly connect fill hose to fill valve on top of cylinder by hand.
NEVER USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN CONNECTIONS


Slowly open the valve at the end of the hose.


Open the fixed liquid level gauge (spit valve) on top of the cylinder.


When the cylinder reaches 80% of capacity the spit valve will begin “spitting” a white vapor (liquid propane.) Shut off the hose first and then close the spit valve. NEVER OVERFILL THE CYLINDER


Remove the hose and check the cylinder for leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection solution solution.


Make sure o-rings are in their proper places.


Load the full propane cylinder on the equipment. Make sure the propane cylinder-centering pin enters the aligning hole in the propane cylinder collar.


Close the stabilizing clamp to hold the propane cylinder in place.


Connect the fuel line to the propane cylinder.


Slowly open the service valve on the propane cylinder.


Check for leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection solution.
 
i watched the guy who filled mine, but where do i get all the filling equipment? i dont even know what i need to look for..
 
HGSR said:
i watched the guy who filled mine, but where do i get all the filling equipment? i dont even know what i need to look for..
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your gas supplier should have all that stuff. whether they'll let rent any of it is a different story.
 
awheelterd said:
your gas supplier should have all that stuff. whether they'll let rent any of it is a different story.
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iam leaning toward the not... i have a 150+ gallons of propane i cant get to? iam not liking the sound of this....
 
I checked into this once when I was running propane. Unless you have a friend, or a good connection, they won't set it up for you because that would make you a distributor(in their eyes) and require a least a million dollar policy for liability reasons.
But you should be able to piece together what you need.
You don't need a pump like they have at filling stations. You can gravity fill the tank, it's slower but works. You don't need scales, because you just fill till it starts to sputter liquid out of the bleeder valve. Shut off supply, shut off bleeder, you're full
The issue you'll have with a home tank is just like with a BBQ tank. It gives off Propane gas, not propane liquid. It feeds off the top, not off the bottom.
So to affectively fill a forklift tank you would need to turn your big tank upside down. Then you would be pushing out LP and not just gas.
 
upnover said:
The issue you'll have with a home tank is just like with a BBQ tank. It gives off Propane gas, not propane liquid. It feeds off the top, not off the bottom.
So to affectively fill a forklift tank you would need to turn your big tank upside down. Then you would be pushing out LP and not just gas.
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Sorry, but at least that part is wrong. Large tanks have two valves. One will be for liquid which fills much faster than gas.

I had the full setup with one company. I switched to another company to get a cheaper price. Both supplied me with all fittings needed and neither gave me any hassle about business use.

If I can I will make a youtube video about it soon.
 
Not familiar with tanks larger than 100 pound, so I can see where that may be true. Also not sure of differences in state laws NC vs TN. I do know several folks that had issues here being able to do what you have done. Lockedup5 might be able to chime in here. I am thinking he fills his, also 4X4girl, but he never comments on stuff, just has stuff for sale.
 
I thought we just had this exact same conversation a week or two ago. I'm to lazy to search right now. If your just wanting to pull off just 150 gallons and not fill your tank any more it will cost you more than it's worth. From what I know you do have to have a connection or a license like HVAC or something to buy the valves. I had $165 in my main valve, the adapter to to tap the liquid valve on the tank, and 15' fill hose. I had my safety fill valve give to me. If you had to buy it it would cost you like $125-$150 bucks. So you would in the $300 range for the setup.
when you screw the tap into the tank it is very dangerous! plus you could end up losing all your propane. I've had mine tapped just over a year and the way i got it figured I've about 2/3 paid for my initial cost. I save a little over $1 per gallon. I fill my Jeep/forklift tanks, camper tanks, and grill tanks.
Good luck.
 
lockedup5 said:
I thought we just had this exact same conversation a week or two ago. I'm to lazy to search right now. If your just wanting to pull off just 150 gallons and not fill your tank any more it will cost you more than it's worth. From what I know you do have to have a connection or a license like HVAC or something to buy the valves. I had $165 in my main valve, the adapter to to tap the liquid valve on the tank, and 15' fill hose. I had my safety fill valve give to me. If you had to buy it it would cost you like $125-$150 bucks. So you would in the $300 range for the setup.
when you screw the tap into the tank it is very dangerous! plus you could end up losing all your propane. I've had mine tapped just over a year and the way i got it figured I've about 2/3 paid for my initial cost. I save a little over $1 per gallon. I fill my Jeep/forklift tanks, camper tanks, and grill tanks.
Good luck.
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i still need your case spreader so can i take a look at your set up when i get up that way? i plan to keep filling the big tank, $1 savings is worth saving.

Gubni a video would be great if you have time. thanks guys!!
 
not sure if they have what you need, but tractor supply has all kinds of fittings for propane, I was looking around in there the otehr day and was surprised at all the different ones they had. They aren't cheap though
 
HGSR said:
i still need your case spreader so can i take a look at your set up when i get up that way? i plan to keep filling the big tank, $1 savings is worth saving.
Gubni a video would be great if you have time. thanks guys!!
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No problem just let me know
spareparts said:
not sure if they have what you need, but tractor supply has all kinds of fittings for propane, I was looking around in there the otehr day and was surprised at all the different ones they had. They aren't cheap though
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I don't really think you can buy this stuff at TS. I can't remember the name of the place I bought my stuff but it's just a few miles away so I could find out pretty easy. Alot of these companies that have rules stating they don't sell to the general public has thrown them out the window. They're kinda getting the attitude that they need to make money where ever they can. So you might get lucky and walk in and buy it.
 
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