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04-14-2006, 02:02 PM
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Guess these things have been used in Europe for 10+ years. Now available in the U.S. Totally cool to be able to see the amount of propane in the tank. Plus you can color-coordinate!
Lite Cylinder
Here's another site: ED Pro Energy
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04-14-2006, 02:37 PM
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I was kind of wondering why they didn't have those for propane when the do have them for CNG.
Very interesting!
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04-14-2006, 03:49 PM
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I love it. I was going to have to buy a new one next fillup, theses are great. I coudn't find a price though. or where to buy.
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04-14-2006, 03:54 PM
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yep.. those are very nifty thrifty!! to bad the smallest is the 20# tho...
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04-14-2006, 03:58 PM
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I love it. I was going to have to buy a new one next fillup, theses are great. I coudn't find a price though. or where to buy.
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hummm maybe here: Pricing
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04-14-2006, 04:14 PM
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I found a website that had a price. Spell the price a bit expensive.
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04-14-2006, 05:10 PM
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Those are a great idea, but as stated a bit pricey. That may preclude most of us EGG owners from buying them.
Donna, your statement about these being used in Europe for years is indicative of what I found. Back in 1979 the consulting firm I was working for sent me to work in Austria and Checkoslovakia for several months on a pulpmill project.
I had time to wander around the department stores in Vienna and the house hold products I saw made in Sweden, Italy, France and Germany where a way ahead of us in designs. Most of it I have not send in this country yet.
We in Canada and the US could learn a lot from the Europeans.
Anyhow! A good post.
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04-14-2006, 05:29 PM
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On the site Donna gave, they were only $55. I don't think that's too pricey..........especially since is solves one of the oldest problems with propane tanks, being able to tell how much fuel is left.
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04-14-2006, 07:18 PM
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On the site Donna gave, they were only $55. I don't think that's too pricey..........especially since is [b]solves one of the oldest problems with propane tanks, being able to tell how much fuel is left.
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I must be slipping, I can't find anyplace of either site that has a price or where they could be purchased.
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04-14-2006, 07:25 PM
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Yes but Chris, As Donna (I think it was her that bought one) for a propane tank guage that tells you how much you have left in your tank and at what price for a comparision??????
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04-14-2006, 07:31 PM
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On the site Donna gave, they were only $55. I don't think that's too pricey..........especially since is [b]solves one of the oldest problems with propane tanks, being able to tell how much fuel is left.
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Another current problem:re-certification every 10 years...
....Any indication as to time period to manditory hydro-stat test and re-valve requirement ?
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04-14-2006, 07:41 PM
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Tongue weight is a big issue for me, I may have to invest in one of those!
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04-14-2006, 09:19 PM
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Am I right at thinking the weight is 17lbs?
How much does a "regular" cylinder weigh empty?
I answered my own question. Campingworld lists them as 17.9 lbs. Not a big difference.
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04-14-2006, 10:56 PM
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I believe that pricing is for a standard steel tank, not for the composite
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04-14-2006, 11:30 PM
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You could be right about that. In that case, the lite tank may be 40-50% ligher and 20-30% more pricey.
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04-14-2006, 11:34 PM
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You could be right about that. In that case, the lite tank may be 40-50% ligher and 20-30% more pricey.
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Sounds about right.
I think the prices will have to come down.
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04-15-2006, 04:07 AM
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Bought ours from www.litecylinder.com. Sheri answers the phone....very nice. If you go to their website, you will find that they now have a manufactureing plant right there in Franklin, TN. as of March 7.
we paid $75./ including shipping and tax.
they came from Scandanvia.
have seen other websites that charge $120-125/
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04-15-2006, 06:33 AM
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You can also buy aluminum tanks at marine stores, unfortunately for a rather premium price also.
On the other hand, there isn't much wrong with good old fashioned steel propane tanks, especially at the price you can get them for. And if you want designer colors, paint away. That even includes candy apple metalics. Try to find a plastic one, say candy apple purple!
Also, the extra weight is only a significant factor when the tanks are empty. When the tanks are full, the proportionate weight difference is reduced.
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04-15-2006, 10:09 AM
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The only "legal" colors for metal propane tanks according to our local propane place are silver, white or very light tan. They won't recert tanks that are any other color.
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