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Rich Iowa

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I see there is a 250 gallon LP tank coming up on auction next Saturday. I'm still thinking of building a set up to refuel my LP tractor. I've asked before and looked through the archives some but couldn't get a straight answer. So my question is, would a 250 gallon tank have enough volume to fill a tractor tank (20-30 gallon) or would I be better off waiting until I find a deal on a 500 gallon? This would be just the venting method of refilling, no pump. At some point I also would be looking for a running gear or small trailer to mount it on for mobility. At what level would I lose the volume needed to transfer the LP, when it gets down to 100 gallons remaining, 50 gallons remaining? I will contact a fairly local coop that will do set LP setups and see what they say too. Thanks.
 
You should have no problem at all in completely emptying the tank if you are bleeding vapor from your tractor tank. I assume the 250 gallon tank has a liquid withdraw?
 
IF the 250 gallon tank has a wet line on it you can easily fill your tractor tank with it. You just have to bleed the vapor off the tractor tank as your filling. If your using much propane then look around for a pump after you have your tank.
 
Thanks for the help. I would be bleeding the vapor from the tractor tank. I did not see a liquid withdraw valve in the picture, but does have the cap on top for one on the opposite end of the tank from the pressure relief valve. I suppose it could have a plug in the bottom for a supply like my uncle's farm tank had, but can't tell from the picture. Which would be better/most preferred; a wet line installed from the top, or a simple valve from the bottom of the tank?
 
I don't use more than a couple tanks of fuel a year currently. Mostly because right now I don't have a good way to fill the tractor up besides the gas station here in town that charges 2-3 times what coop would. I think a 250 gallon tank would be ideal for my current and imagined future uses. By chance have an idea what a used 250 gallon tank would be worth, granted it still has the inspection/build plate?
 
They usually bring in the $250-500 used. About $900-1000 new. A thousand gallon tank can be bought for the $500-750 used. I have seen some sell for way more but usually they are under a dollar a gallon used and about two dollars a gallon new.
 
The valve location for the amount you plan on using wouldn't be a big issue. If you come out of the withdrawal valve on top you may want to make sure it works before you fill it. If you come out of the bottom that doesn't have a withdrawal valve I would at least have a excess flow valve installed in case a hose would break. I'm sure you already know but be sure the tank has a data plate or you may not be able to get it filled.
 
hay rich did you git moved up hear? or you still down south? and I use a 500 and can suck it down to about 10%. Bob
 
Thanks, I was guessing about $200-300, but that depends on who all makes it to the auction. Will see if I can stop some night this week to look over the tank and if it has the data plate.
 
Thanks, perhaps I'll see which way will be the easiest and least expensive route when deciding which valve location to go with, if I have a choice. You are correct, I am aware I need the data plate if I want to get the tank filled.
 
You need to find out if it has a wet tube before you buy it. If it does not, it has no value to you for your purpose.
 
I did get up there, unfortunately the supervisor didn't care for me so I was let go. Was doing some work for a farmer up by Gilmore City until I got a new position back down here west of Des Moines. Probably be going back up that way to help the farmer during planting season when I can. Wow, you can use a lot of the tank, that's good to know. Didn't realize you had some LP tractors too.
 
Agree on the wet tube. Also a gauge is helpful. I had a factory "nurse" tank that held 100 gallons and was mobile. It'd last me a day at a time. If you are working a big field that takes days to complete then I'd opt for a larger tank.

Mark
 
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