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**One of the main advantage (at least in a North America context) is the ease of Buying a New Full Tank, or Exchanging an Empty, or ESPECIALLY Empty+Old/Rusted Tank for a New Full One | |||
**Some ones attached to Walmarts/Home Depots are even self service | |||
**A ripoff if the tank is fine and you just need propane, so a Uhaul, Propane Dealership, or Gas Station with [[Autogas]] etc are options to “shop around” and save on, along with [[Propane Delivery]] , but all in all a neat service worth mentioning | |||
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*[https://youtu.be/lWH-tG1FRT4?si=rhNx6-cbEU4f-AGn | *[https://youtu.be/lWH-tG1FRT4?si=rhNx6-cbEU4f-AGn | ||
**A showcase of “gas growler” type tanks / ones SLIGHTLY above a 20lb tank | **A showcase of “gas growler” type tanks / ones SLIGHTLY above a 20lb tank | ||
**20LB Tank ≈ 5 Gallon (Depending on Fill Level + Safety Margin) | |||
*[https://youtu.be/l-apxDFLdeU?si=go_AUD7uSYMvAqyP A Video by the YouTube Channel “CheapRVliving” Titled “Different Size Propane Bottles and How to Use Them!” ] ( ‘’’~12 Minute Watch’’’ ) | *[https://youtu.be/l-apxDFLdeU?si=go_AUD7uSYMvAqyP A Video by the YouTube Channel “CheapRVliving” Titled “Different Size Propane Bottles and How to Use Them!” ] ( ‘’’~12 Minute Watch’’’ ) | ||
Latest revision as of 03:16, 12 January 2026
Basics
- This page aims to lay out a semi-standardized Architecture for storing and using Propane using largely COTS equipment
Largest
- Pipeline / Large Bulk Tank
- Most OSE Relevant is probably Above Ground Propane Tanks and Underground Propane Tanks
Smaller
- Propane Forklift Tanks
- 20LB Propane Tanks
- RV Dual RV Propane Tank Cylinder Rack
- Allows for “quick switching” from one to the other
- Propane Distribution Post
- Allows for use of a 20lb tank with smaller devices and/or a Propane Mantle Lantern
- RV Dual RV Propane Tank Cylinder Rack
- 1LB Propane Tanks
- While the green disposable ones are worth mentioning, and remain an option in emergencies, Refillable 1LB Propane Tanks are the main ones of note
- Mr. Heater Fuel Keg
- Better for most cases due to an attached ring based valve, rather than needing an allen key
- Refilled from an Inverted 20lb tank, or an adapter and LTO Tank + Hose
- Flame King Refillable 1LB Propane Cylinder Tank
- Not optimal, but may be more available locally
- Refilled from an Inverted 20lb tank, or an adapter and LTO Tank + Hose
- Their 1/4LB Tank IS notable however as Mr. Heater does NOT make an equivalent model, and it pairs nicely for a Mini-Blowtorch / Torch Lighter , or for use with Propane Mantle Lanterns
Niche
- 30LB Propane Tanks
- 3.8LB Propane Rank (Such as the Ignik Gas Growler )
- 5LB Propane Tanks
- Propane Tanks with a Liquid Withdrawal Valve for use in Liquid Phase Autogas systems/with an external Propane Vaporizer
Misc Adapters
- Two Stage Propane Regulators
- Supposedly Better
- 20lb Fitting->1LB Fitting (and vice versa)
- Flame King Brand AND Mr Heater Brand Fill Adapters
- Both work roughly the same, but due to a notch are not intercompatible
- Ignik TapRack
- Uncertain how much of a gimmick it is, but refills 4x 1LB Bottles at once from a hose
- Can it be used with Flame King and/or Mr Heater Brand Tanks is the question?
Internal Links
- 20LB Propane Exchanges
- One of the main advantage (at least in a North America context) is the ease of Buying a New Full Tank, or Exchanging an Empty, or ESPECIALLY Empty+Old/Rusted Tank for a New Full One
- Some ones attached to Walmarts/Home Depots are even self service
- A ripoff if the tank is fine and you just need propane, so a Uhaul, Propane Dealership, or Gas Station with Autogas etc are options to “shop around” and save on, along with Propane Delivery , but all in all a neat service worth mentioning
External Links
- A Video by the YouTube Channel “GVPropane” Titled “The Complete Propane Tank Sizes Guide” ( ‘’’~8 Minute Watch’’’ )
- [https://youtu.be/lWH-tG1FRT4?si=rhNx6-cbEU4f-AGn
- A showcase of “gas growler” type tanks / ones SLIGHTLY above a 20lb tank
- 20LB Tank ≈ 5 Gallon (Depending on Fill Level + Safety Margin)
- A Video by the YouTube Channel “CheapRVliving” Titled “Different Size Propane Bottles and How to Use Them!” ( ‘’’~12 Minute Watch’’’ )