1000 gallon propane tank

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Anybody know where the best place is to buy a 1000 gallon propane tank? Not interested in renting one. Also does anyone know what the regs are for recertification on a used tank? Thanks
 

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Anybody know where the best place is to buy a 1000 gallon propane tank? Not interested in renting one. Also does anyone know what the regs are for recertification on a used tank? Thanks

check with co-op / mutual propane or superior propane should be able to help you out
 

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Not familiar with Alberta regulations, but in BC all propane tank owners are required to hold an annual operating permit under the safety standards act, and are responsible for all the regulations that apply to the tank under that act. There are very few homeowner owned tanks around in BC any more because of this. My sister just had to abandon hers and finally rent the propane suppliers tank last year after 15 years owning her own.

Probably not all that helpful to you in Alberta, but here's the BC wording. No idea if Alberta is similar.

https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/news/propane-storage-tank-owners-reminded-obtain-operating-permit
 

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Not familiar with Alberta regulations, but in BC all propane tank owners are required to hold an annual operating permit under the safety standards act, and are responsible for all the regulations that apply to the tank under that act. There are very few homeowner owned tanks around in BC any more because of this. My sister just had to abandon hers and finally rent the propane suppliers tank last year after 15 years owning her own.

Probably not all that helpful to you in Alberta, but here's the BC wording. No idea if Alberta is similar.

https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/news/propane-storage-tank-owners-reminded-obtain-operating-permit

Thanks. I don’t think things are that onerous for Alberta yet. I know that there’s been some recent changes regarding overpressure valves but I’m not sure what they were. Hard to find answers.
 

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I wonder who enforces this reg in BC. In the fall I had a 400lb tank certified, filled and delivered to where I have my rv set up at work and no one even asked about a permit. It was done through superior propane.
 

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I think the supplier's/delivery people are the enforcement

They confiscated my 20# bbq tank :nono:
 

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Someone asks for help and they get one smartass comment, one half helpful comment and one that has nothing to do with a propane tank. Snowandmud rocks.haha

I know only one smartass comment surprise me to. Let’s not forget the sarcastic feed back comment.
chill out it’s only some fun.
 

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I wonder who enforces this reg in BC. In the fall I had a 400lb tank certified, filled and delivered to where I have my rv set up at work and no one even asked about a permit. It was done through superior propane.

Read my link above.

"Owners should note that portable propane cylinders, such as those used with barbecues, small heating equipment, and recreation vehicles, are subject to Transport Canada regulations and do not require an operating permit."
 

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I read the link but a 400lb tank isn't exactly portable and from reading link should have needed a permit. I had it certified and filled and delivered back no questions asked. The only thing I had trouble with was the hose. No one would sell me a hose to hook tank to rv so I bought a tiger torch and used the hose from it.
 

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I read the link but a 400lb tank isn't exactly portable and from reading link should have needed a permit. I had it certified and filled and delivered back no questions asked. The only thing I had trouble with was the hose. No one would sell me a hose to hook tank to rv so I bought a tiger torch and used the hose from it.

it is my goal in life to overcome circumstances like this.. a moth to a flame can't do it they say.. watch me! sometimes they are right..
 
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