Lifting 1,000 Gallon Propane Tank.....

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Utopia Texas

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Had my local propane vendor come and pump out a 50 year old 1,000 gallon tank today that is no longer legal to fill. Lucky it was the type tank with a pipe to the liquid in the bottom as there was 700 gallons still left and I get credit for the propane. Lifted the tank into their trailer with no problems using the NH T 4.75. :)
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I could find all sorts of great projects for a 1,000 gallon tank like that.
 
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Home made submarine, huge BBQ pit, storage for diesel fuel......
 
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Pumkin chunkin gun
 
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Scrap metal dealer for $$$?
 
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Dock float, smoker, culvert, water trough, sap pan.....oh yeah, i'd hate to give it up
 
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Turned my old 500 into a pig scalding tub.
 
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Scrap metal dealer for $$$?

I phoned two local scrap yards and was told by both they do not accept propane tanks even if they know they are empty. Too much OSHA, lawyers, liability issues. My propane distributor says he knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy......
 
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These tanks are quite easy to make safe. Take out all the valves etc and put it in the middle of a large field. Surround the tank with straw bales and light the bales. The heat from the bales drives all of the propane out and then you can cut it up with a torch. I have one that has had diesel in it that I need to make safe.
 

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