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past-MIdirector
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014

Before you accept an exchange 20# propane bottle

Make sure you check the date on the propane bottle that you exchange next time. We've noticed that both Blue Flame and AmeriGas are using outdated bottles. We went to Walmarts the other day and the yo...
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stuplich
Explorer
Mar 15, 2014
byronlj wrote:
A lot of you are forgetting the new procedure that came into effect with the new style valves. They can only fill the opd equipped cylinders to 80% of full. If you take this into account, 15lbs pre-filled is close to what you would get filling your own.
Dave


byronlj
I believe that the commonly called "20 lb" propane tanks/bottles hold 20 lbs,(4.7 gal), of propane when filled to the 80% level.
Am I wrong?
Mel

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