OT: Any Blackstone owners use Blue Rhino exchange tanks?: OT

Focker

Keep in mind, those Blue Rhino exchange tanks are around 15lbs, not 20.  I get mine filled, $16, and get an actual 20lbs.  The nice older gentleman even busted out his Case, and cut my Blue Rhino label off.  There were several labels in the trash can. 

DoubleEgger

It's just like anything else, convenience commands a price. No different than buying a gallon of milk at the convenience store. 

Focker

It's also nice to have a full backup on standby.

HofstraJet

Slightly old article about the way the exchange services fill their tanks: https://www.orangecoat.com/the-truth-about-filling-20-lb-bbq-grill-propane-tanks

I get mine filled at a local place that has a punch card (fill 9 get the 10th free).

Can also get them filled at BJs and U-Haul: https://www.uhaul.com/Propane/  Prices are listed there as well.

A 20# propane tank holds 4.7 gallons, for price comparison.

Sardonicus

Focker said:

It's also nice to have a full backup on standby.

Yep.  You only have to learn that lesson once.
(We were lucky enough to anticipate that before disaster struck.)

SaintJohnsEgger

No Blackstone here. But I do have a tank on my Gasser along with one on the propane fire pit. I was going to get a spare also but the wife nixed that. Doesn't often get cold enough in Florida so she said just you the fire pit tank as a spare.

CtTOPGUN

 The biggest drawback is the need to exchange more often since the exchange tanks are only 15# fills. So I use the service when I have out of date tanks or need gas real fast at a bad time. I much prefer refilling my own tanks at the local gas supply company. Cost is less and I get a full fill. My local gas company puts coupons in the paper preiodicall for $10 fills. That is way better than $20 for a 15# exchange(although some run $15 specials on exchange tanks occasionally)

Jupiter Jim

northGAcock said:

DoubleEgger said:

Remember if you're looking for a memorable shutoff valve location, @northGAcock can help you out. 

LOL.....put it where you need it. Kind of a solution to perhaps a problem very few have.

I find it best to put it where it's wanted!!!!!!!! Just saying!!!!

BulletGrillHouse

I have seen the adaptor on Amazon for the 1#'r, does anyone's have one that can comment on how well it works?

WeberWho

BulletGrillHouse said:

I have seen the adaptor on Amazon for the 1#'r, does anyone's have one that can comment on how well it works?

@BulletGrillHouse

https://youtu.be/liEU1MkztyY

DoubleEgger

Jupiter Jim said:

northGAcock said:

DoubleEgger said:

Remember if you're looking for a memorable shutoff valve location, @northGAcock can help you out. 

LOL.....put it where you need it. Kind of a solution to perhaps a problem very few have.

I find it best to put it where it's wanted!!!!!!!! Just saying!!!!

That's what she said

Aviator

Costco refills. Painless and cheap.  
Acquire some good new tanks, refill them. Keep em covered and they last a long time.

Elijah

I did the math and after my second filling on the propane tank it pays for the difference. I bought two tanks so that I don't run out during a cook or canning.