How to Fill a Propane Tank

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Check that the propane tank has a triangular valve.. Look for any damage or dents on the outside of the tank.. Confirm that the date printed on the tank is less than 12 years ago.

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1

Check that the propane tank has a triangular valve.

Step 1

Check that the propane tank has a triangular valve.

2

Look for any damage or dents on the outside of the tank.

Step 2

Look for any damage or dents on the outside of the tank.

3

Confirm that the date printed on the tank is less than 12 years ago.

Step 3

Confirm that the date printed on the tank is less than 12 years ago.

4

Locate the tare weight and amount of propane the tank holds on the collar.

Step 4

Locate the tare weight and amount of propane the tank holds on the collar.

5

Set the propane tank on a scale to weigh it.

Step 5

Set the propane tank on a scale to weigh it.

6

Connect the empty propane tank to a larger supply tank with a connector hose.

Step 6

Connect the empty propane tank to a larger supply tank with a connector hose.

7

Open the valves on each of the propane tanks.

Step 7

Open the valves on each of the propane tanks.

8

Cool the tank you're filling with cold water to help the propane transfer.

Step 8

Cool the tank you're filling with cold water to help the propane transfer.

9

Close the tank valves when the tank is 80% full.

Step 9

Close the tank valves when the tank is 80% full.

10

Open the bleeder valve on the tank you filled to make sure it isn't too full.

Step 10

Open the bleeder valve on the tank you filled to make sure it isn't too full.

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