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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: bartermn AT epix.net, homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Propane prices
  • Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 08:37:27 -0700


On Aug 3, 2007, at 8:20 AM, Keith B wrote:

In the other cabin we had a pair of hundred pound tanks that we wanted
moved over here, . . . The estimate
for a new system was left on the answering machine just the other day --
$608 for a 330 gal. tank and piping to the house (in a trench at least
18 inches deep unless it crosses the back driveway to the barn and then
it's four-feet, and they don't dig trenches). The estimate for the rest
of the lines is $884!

Mercy! Is the 608 price for buying or leasing the tank? I paid 1,800 for a new 1,000-gallon tank about three years ago. The main advantage of owning a tank is being able to choose the fuel source. If leased, you may have to comply with other requirements such as minimum annual purchase.

I used to get by with a couple 100-pound tanks. Used to take them to a local store and have them filled. Had to transport them in upright position per somebody's laws.

Wish we were closer. Magnolia loves to dig trenches. Propane piping is best in plastic, the particular special form name I don't remember. Inside building piping can be black iron or copper. Just basic pipe fitting. IMNSHO the people you are dealing with are over- priced.





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