What to do with propane canisters

[brutal]

Alternative idea: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/166274-...ty-thing-to-do

Refill the bottles, poorly, then put them in your empty Amazon boxes on the front porch. When the boxes get picked up, call the police with the plate number so they'll get nailed for transporting refilled propane containers!

EDIT: As a back up measure, also fill the boxes with dog doo and write both the send to and return address to Les Fletcher of Plano, TX.

And sprinkle in some of that green powder that turns everything purple when exposed to moisture. Yea, that's a great plan.

Here's an idea. You could stake out your own front porch, and when the package thief comes, choot em! (the illegally transported refilled propane canisters that is.

All hypothetically of course.



LOL @ the Les reference. I heard Les Fletcher of Plano, TX rips people off on armslist.

[GilpinGuy]

If you have a regular use for 1 lb. canisters then refilling them is an economical option. I can refill ~21-22 canisters for the cost of about 8 new ones from the store. Educate yourself and do it carefully. I stock about 60 canisters and do a refill marathon every 2 or 3 years with a refill valve, a scale and a 20 lb. bottle. I mostly use them during hunting season for lighting with my Buddy heaters. They are an important back up prep. Reuse is better than recycle if you can do it properly. If you're likely to shoot yourself in the foot while drawing then you probably should pass on this money saving operation. Handling gunpowder and propane both involve risk.

This is what I do for my Buddy heaters and it works great. The adapter for the 20lb to 1lb cans is about $8 on Amazon.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

The "Not Refillable" label means that they may not be refilled commercially. You, as an owner can refill it, but TRANSPORTING it is illegal. If you are caught on roads with refilled "Not Refillable" cylinders, you can be subject to a $10K fine and 5 years in a Federal Pokey. I have one seen one instance of a person being charged Federally for violating the DOT rules though.

Mark, how would one (even a professional “one”) be able to tell if it were filled vs. refilled?
I have zero interest in doing this, just curious.


I do agree with many of you though - the waste on this is bothersome. I just throw them out as well.

[Jimmy]

I am a certified Propane Handler as well as Line and Appliance installer and regularly investigate Propane accidents for Government Agencies, Propane Suppliers as well as Insurance companies. I have been employed by DOT and Homeland to provide Safety Protocols related to this, and other Propane safety issues, so I am not just a common person on the subject. I hope that helps you make an informed decision.

Am I the only one who read this, and heard Hank Hill saying it?

[cstone]

Am I the only one who read this, and heard Hank Hill saying it?

No. A title change is in consideration.

[68Charger]

Mark, how would one (even a professional “one”) be able to tell if it were filled vs. refilled?
I have zero interest in doing this, just curious.


I do agree with many of you though - the waste on this is bothersome. I just throw them out as well.

yeah, it's like a 600% markup or more... I've got the rig for refilling them... I just don't use enough of 'em to bother. if you weigh them, or take extra care to ensure you don't overfill them it's safe... for a while at least. Even if they rusted thru from the inside, they wouldn't just blow up- but they could cause a gas buildup that could ignite depending on how you store them.

If they pop while in your trunk on a hot day because you overfilled them- that's how they'd know you refilled them.... otherwise, no clue.

[KevDen2005]

Am I the only one who read this, and heard Hank Hill saying it?

Oh I heard it too. A title change should definitely happen.

[theGinsue]

No. A title change is in consideration.

Oh I heard it too. A title change should definitely happen.

What are you talkin' about?

[KevDen2005]

What are you talkin' about?

Have you not heard of Hank Hill? He sells propane and propane accessories.

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Have you not heard of Hank Hill? He sells propane and propane accessories.

When I saw your title, I thought of this before I read you were thinking the little camping bottles.