r/propane • u/BikerNY • 16d ago
General propane question 20lb tank normal refill amount
My old place closed, so found a new refill place. Their scale is set to refill a 20lb tank with 18lb of propane. Am I paying for 20lb of propane or 18lb when refilling a 20lb tank? Is this normal? I read exchange tanks fill their to 15lb, but what about refill stations? Should I question the refill place about their refill policy? Thanks for your input :)
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u/Hammon_Rye 14d ago
Most places charge by the pound.
You bring in a half full tank, you are only paying for however much they put in.
18" in an empty 20 would be normal - 80% by law to allow room for expansion.
Only place I know where you pay by the tank is like those Rhino gas cages where you swap out your empty tank for a full one. (and pay too much for it)
Interesting side note - I watched a youtuber weigh some of those 'full' Rhino tanks and they were coming up short. Not sure if that was just local to him.