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05-27-2014, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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Propane Gas
George Randall from Cow Island used to deliver 100 lb. propane tanks to the local islands. I heard he is no longer around to do this. Anyone know who is doing propane deliveries, and have any contact info they could share?
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05-27-2014, 11:14 AM | #2 |
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George is still around and is still delivering propane. He delivered a tank for me on Saturday. His number is 603-253-7042.
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05-27-2014, 01:16 PM | #3 |
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When I bought a camp some years ago, I had a small "difference of opinion" with one of the larger propane suppliers. [You can probably guess which one.]
What I ended-up doing was purchasing an RV regulator (online) and three 40# tanks. They hook-up just like grill tanks, but are twice the size. They are small/light enough that I can take them to any local propane dealer for a refill. It's easy to shop for a good price. [I find that the Aubuchon at the Alton circle is usually the best deal in my vicinity.] I can keep as much or as little propane stockpiled as I like, I'm not dependent on scheduling a delivery, and in a pinch, I can even use a grill tank. |
05-27-2014, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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You can buy 100lb tanks at Lowes and fill them yourself for a lot cheaper, but will need a suitable boat and a dolly to move them. I looked into it, it cuts the cost in half figuring a tank delivered last season was $140 per cylinder.
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05-27-2014, 05:16 PM | #5 |
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Not quite in half, I last filled one of my 100 pound bottles for 93 bucks in mid march. However it's the best time to do it cause I could throw it in my tow tote and drag it right up to the camp with the snow machine.
Keep in mind the prices then were pushing 5 bucks a gallon. Hopefully they have come off that price since. Careful running appliances off of smaller gas tanks you cannot just run anything with them. RV regulators are not the same as a typical 2 stage household regulator and some appliances require them. Only reason why I say that is I completely redid my service from the tanks forward including the regulator and both my heater and stove required a dual stage regulator fed off at least one 100 lb bottle. Not something you want to make a mistake with that's for sure. |
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