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QuestionHow to fill a horizontal propane tank?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can either connect a smaller propane tank to it and use it to refill the larger tank, or you can contact a propane dealer to fill it for you.
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QuestionHow much does it cost to fill a propane tank?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIt varies depending on the time of year, but propane typically costs between $2 and $3 per gallon. Some companies might charge a little more to do the refill for you.
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QuestionWhen should I fill my propane tank?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIdeally, you should have a gauge attached to your tank. This will tell you when the tank is starting to run low. It’s time to fill up your tank when your gauge shows that the tank is 30% full or lower.
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QuestionWhere can I get a propane tank filled?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can fuel up a propane tank at many home improvement stores, as well as at agricultural supply stores. You can also do it at some gas stations.
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QuestionIs it okay if I use a cell phone while filling a propane tank?Community AnswerNo. Using a cellphone is distracting, and the tank doesn't take that long to fill anyway.
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QuestionCan I fill a 20 lb. cylinder from my main 100 lb. cylinder?Community AnswerUnless your 100 lb. cylinder has a "wet pipe," then forget it. (A wet pipe is one that goes down inside the tank so the end is always below the surface of the propane. It has a valve on the outside of the tank to which the other connections are made.)
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QuestionHow long does it take to fill up a propane tank?Community AnswerFor a normal 20 pounds, it'll usually take a minute and a half. However, each tank is different. Some fill faster than others, but on average, it takes a minute and a half.
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QuestionAre there any weather conditions in which it is unsafe to fill propane tanks?Community AnswerFilling propane tanks while there is lightning is unwise, but other than that, you shouldn't need to worry.
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QuestionWhat happens if you overfill a tank? Is there an automatic shut-off valve?Community AnswerAll new tanks should have a PRV or PSV (pressure relief/safety valve) that does just what it says. If you over-pressurize the vessel, it relieves the pressure.
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QuestionHow do I fill a new tank that has never been filled?Community AnswerConnect it to the hose. Slowly open up the tank valve. Once the tank is 1 1/4 full, open up the bleeder valve. As soon as you see LP spraying out of the bleeder valve close it up, and close the main fill hose. Close up the tank. Release the pressure in the hose. Disconnect. Slap a propane only sticker on the tank. Call it a day.
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