LP Tank buiild question.

woodchuck55

Newbie

Original poster

Aug 7, 2011

8

10

Wisconsin's West Coast

• Aug 4, 2014

• #1

Hey guys, i've been looking for a propane tank and I finally found some at a local scrapyard. He wants 300 bucks for a 250 gallon tank. I thought this seemed pretty high but wanted to ask you guys.

 

themule69

Epic Pitmaster

Oct 7, 2012

12,884

350

live north of fort smith arkansas between alma and

• Aug 5, 2014

• #2

A used usable tank goes for $1 a gallon here.

Happy smoken.

David

 

nightrod06

Smoke Blower

Sep 2, 2013

75

12

Indianapolis, IN

• Aug 5, 2014

• #3

Its been difficult to find any tanks here in Indiana. I was able to track down a 325 gallon tank in Ohio for $175 that I used for my build. I am picking up another 250 gallon tank tonight for $100. Criagslist is the best place I have found.

I guess you have to ask yourself if you are willing to pay that much for one.....or wait around for a better deal. If it were me I would buy it. Good Luck.

 

smokejumper

Smoking Fanatic

Jun 11, 2013

547

54

Fullerton, CA

• Aug 5, 2014

• #4

Usually 50 cents per gallon for scrap tanks that can no longer be used for propane.

 

gary s

Gone but not forgotten. RIP

OTBS Member

Jan 6, 2011

26,255

4,705

• Aug 6, 2014

• #5

You use to be able to find 250 gal propane tanks for $80 to $100 bucks all day long, but since everybody started building smokers, they have gone up to $150 to $200  and up if you can find them

Gary S