Dumb Propane tank question

jaycocreek wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

jaycocreek wrote:

And they are 'propane cylinders' not tanks

:h

That's funny..

But my 30# tanks are more sausage shaped. Do they get a different name?:S

Well,ya!:D

Trying to correct me on Tank/Cylinder is funny realizing there the same.Look at Camping Worlds description of propane cylinders,note the use of tanks under cylinders.

Camping World:

Propane Cylinders
Propane tanks come in all shapes, sizes and capacity. If you love to cook, then a propane tank can be a great addition to your home or RV. If you plan on grilling in the backyard, a standard 5 gallon propane tank will be sufficient. If you plan on using propane for your RV, then at least a 7 gallon tank is recommended. Propane tanks can also be used to heat up tankless water heaters. Also, remember to check your propane tank regularly and replace it if you find any leakage.

At Camping World, we have a wide selection of propane tank sizes and one of the leading brands of propane tanks for sale. Pair it with a propane tank cover to keep your propane tank in the best condition possible.

Let grilling and cooking be fun. Purchase your next refillable propane tank at Camping World!

Hummmm

While the two words tank and cylinder are often used interchangeably you can add a third word to that list, bottle…
But when researching for accuracy go to a reliable source and do your research somewhere other than Wall Mart or promotional materials…

Propane Cylinders
The most common type of LP Gas container is the propane cylinder, commonly known as a bottle. Cylinders range widely in size and use. Most people are familiar with propane bottles as the source of fuel for their gas grills. Industrial LP Gas consumers are also familiar as forklifts are commonly powered by propane and use cylinders as a portable gas supply source. Cylinders fall into two groups of propane service, liquid and vapor. Cylinders in liquid service are commonly found on forklifts while bottles in vapor service are easily spotted fueling a gas grill.

http://www.propane101.com/propanecylinders.htm