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Old 09-30-2017, 07:27 PM   #1
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Composite propane cylinders
Anyone use the new composite lpg cylinders? I've used one all season and love it. Some people have said they had a hard time getting it filled but I have not experienced that. Would love to know others personal experience.
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Old 09-30-2017, 08:01 PM   #2
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I'm using Viking cylinders and the local propane store didn't even ask any questions. I think they're great and really like the light weight.
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Old 09-30-2017, 08:03 PM   #3
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That's why I'm using a 17lb viking tank. Yes it's lighter has a big base and I can see the propane level.
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I have had our 2 Viking propane tanks for a couple of years with no problems. Sure have saved the weight up front!
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Old 09-30-2017, 08:39 PM   #5
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Given a steel 30 lb tank weighs about 25 lbs empty and 56 lbs full, a composite tank at 17 lbs really only saves you about 8 lbs, so 17 lbs empty and 48 lbs full. Not really a lot of weight savings in the grand scheme of things.

To me, their real advantage is being able to actually see the level in the tank.

Given their price, I don't think I would ever buy them for either the weight savings OR the ability to see level unless I had to replace the steel ones that came with my trailer for some reason.

Now, if I could bargain with the dealer when I bought my TT to give me composite over steel from the get-go, I'd be interested.
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Old 09-30-2017, 08:44 PM   #6
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I don't know if I would get one for my rigs tanks but as a spare for emergencies and more important the BBQ I love the wide base and seeing the propane level.
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I've not used them for propane but in the fire service we love them for compressed air in our air packs?
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Who is still making them? The one vendor that I remember making them lost their something or other certification and couldn’t make/sell them after a while.
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Old 09-30-2017, 10:53 PM   #9
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Yes that was several years back. They are now made by Viking.
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Yes that was several years back. They are now made by Viking.


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Old 10-03-2017, 07:16 AM   #11
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It was Lite cylinder that lost there DOT exemption. We got stuck with a few we couldn't sell. We don't deal in composites anymore
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