Tracy wrote:

> I've always refilled my own too. Never understood the need for the
> exchange tanks.

> I haven't yet been to the local refill place. I would assume it will
> cost me around the same. I'll be going today as a matter of fact.

In Oklahoma, I had a place I could take my tank. Occasionally they were
out or they weren't open (when I would run out unexpectedly). Here, I
don't have a propane dealer close by -- but there's a Blue Rhino
exchange on just about every corner. So, I might pay a bit more -- but
for me that's the cost of convenience and I simply don't have a choice
nearby for refills of my own tank. With Blue Rhino, If I run out in the
middle of cooking, I can be back grilling in under 10 minutes regardless
of the day or time.

I used to wonder if these exchange places under-filled tanks, but I
can't say that this tank purchase was as I use the new grill a lot and
have yet to run out.

My mom was telling me to examine the valves/connectors on these
exchanges closely. If they look rusty or acid etched it's because it's
been used in someone's meth kitchen. Now THAT is something that does
concern me about "used" tanks.

--Lin