How much propane does Blue Rhino put in its tanks?
Inflationary pressures, including the volatile costs of steel, diesel fuel, and propane, have had a significant impact on the cylinder exchange industry. In 2008, to help control these rising costs, Blue Rhino followed the example of other consumer products companies with a product content change. We reduced the amount of propane in our tanks from 17 pounds to 15 pounds.
To ensure our consumers are properly notified, Blue Rhino clearly marks the amount of propane contained in our tanks, right on the package.
How much propane is in my new AmeriGas tank?
Our tanks are filled to 80% capacity. The 80% fill rule is a preventative safety measure against the fluctuations that happen inside a tank. Propane, like water, will expand with added heat. Propane, however, will increase in volume nearly 17 times greater than water with the same temperature increase. To allow for this expansion, propane containers are filled to only 80% of their capacity.
Dave, do you really abide by the rule of 3 tanks per vehicle? I wouldn't have even known about that rule and can't say that I would have even followed it if I felt the need to transport more than three. Sure, it isn't legal, but neither is going 70 on a highway marked at 65.
Thanks for that research on the tank filling practices. IMO, it is more about misleading the consumer than any safety issue.
Glad I have a truck.