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Old Tank Prices

Discussion in 'Reverse Flow' started by doggone bbq, Nov 7, 2010.

  1. Nov 7, 2010 #1
    doggone bbq

    doggone bbq Newbie

    Colorado
    I've started looking around for old propane tanks to do a build, mainly a 160 or a 250.  What's a decent price for one?  Tough to find in my area but I see something pop up every now and then. 
     
  3. Nov 7, 2010 #2
    tom37

    tom37 Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Independence Mo
    I think around here there going for anywhere from 100 to 200 bucks for retired tanks from the local propane supply.

    Good Luck in your search.
     
  4. Nov 8, 2010 #3
    bmudd14474

    bmudd14474 Legendary Pitmaster Staff Member Administrator Group Lead OTBS Member ★ Lifetime Premier ★

    California
    Call the local Propane company and ask. I got mine for free from one here.
     
  5. Nov 8, 2010 #4
    eman

    eman Smoking Guru Staff Member Moderator OTBS Member

    Baton Rouge, La.
    Do a little research , Find out what the scrap iron prices are in your area. This gives you a starting point in deciding what you will pay for a tank.  That's what most of them get sold for.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2010 #5
    fourthwind

    fourthwind Master of the Pit OTBS Member SMF Premier Member

    Thornton, CO
    Prices for tanks range 50 cents a gallon to a buck a gallon around here. 
     
  7. Nov 8, 2010 #6
    doggone bbq

    doggone bbq Newbie

    Colorado
    Thanks everyone. 

    I've got an abandoned propane tank farm not too far from me but not getting any response from anyone on buying an old tank.  I'll keep trying, I'm not in too big of a hurry.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2010 #7
    brunski

    brunski Newbie