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Title: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: UP jigstick on Dec 06, 2008, 12:02 PM
I was out shopping for an 11lb propane tank yesterday and our local suppliers only carry the upright type tanks. The tanks that are tall and thin as opposed to the pancake style tanks that are wider than they are tall. I had read somewhere on IS that you want the pancake style tank when it gets cold, had something to do with the surface area of the liquid propane gassing in cold temps. The local tanks are cheaper than ordering online when you include shipping and I wouldn't have to wait to get it. Do any of you guys on IS use the taller style propane tanks and how do you like them? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Mark
Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: trapster on Dec 06, 2008, 12:04 PM
I use a 6lb-er.  It's shaped just like the 20lb
Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: TipupNomad on Dec 06, 2008, 12:47 PM
I know that my dad in Kingsford has a pancake 11lber. I'll have to ask him where he got it. I have been looking for one as well but no luck as of yet.

What kind of heater do you have Mark?

Jesse
Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: FISHFORPIKE on Dec 06, 2008, 12:54 PM
I know that my dad in Kingsford has a pancake 11lber. I'll have to ask him where he got it. I have been looking for one as well but no luck as of yet.

What kind of heater do you have Mark?

Jesse
Saw some of those just last week in Gander Mtn.


Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: UP jigstick on Dec 06, 2008, 01:09 PM
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What kind of heater do you have Mark?

Jesse
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I have a Dyna Glo "buddy" knock off. It works great, but I hate the cost of the disposable tanks and don't want to fuss with trying to refill them. I've got the hose and filter just need to pick up the tank.
Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: filetandrelease on Dec 06, 2008, 03:28 PM
I use a 5lb. tank   buddy of mine has 11lber loves it
Title: Re: 11lb Propane Tanks
Post by: Captain Happy on Dec 06, 2008, 07:03 PM
I have a sunflower heater on top of mine and it has always worked flawless.