Propane Cylinder Exchange vs. Refilling

Refill Your Cylinders with Blount Petroleum

propane cylinder Martin County, NC A propane cylinder is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment. Construction sites, warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing companies, farms, and recycling centers use propane cylinders to power the forklifts and scissor lifts they rely on to move and transport heavy materials. Propane cylinders can also power temporary heating equipment and generators that help keep worksites on schedule.

Within a residential setting, propane cylinders can power everything from outdoor grills, fire pits, and patio heaters to portable generators that homeowners need when there is a blackout.

When these propane cylinders run out of fuel and are empty, a decision has to be made between a propane cylinder exchange and a propane cylinder refill.

Blount Petroleum breaks down the differences between these two options and the benefits of a refill below.

The Difference Between a Propane Cylinder Exchange and a Refill

As you may be able to infer from the name, a propane cylinder exchange is when you swap out an empty cylinder for a full one.

A propane cylinder refill is when you fill up the cylinder you’ve been using with new propane so that you can keep using it until it needs to be requalified or replaced.

Why Blount Petroleum Recommends Propane Cylinder Refills

There are several advantages to refilling a propane cylinder instead of exchanging it for both home and business owners:

If your cylinder has any fuel left in it when you go to exchange it, you forfeit this fuel and let it go to waste. By refilling, you only pay for the amount of propane added to your cylinder.
You may save money compared with the cost of exchanging a cylinder.
Refilling and keeping your original cylinder helps ensure compatibility with the equipment you are powering with that cylinder.
You keep the cylinder you already know and use instead of receiving a different cylinder through an exchange.

Why You Should Refill Your Cylinder with Blount Petroleum

Blount Petroleum prioritizes the safety of each and every one of our customers. Our highly trained technicians are experts in their field who utilize specialized equipment and adhere to strict safety protocols throughout every step of the refilling process.

Refilling a portable propane tank with Blount Petroleum is easy. We pride ourselves on quick turnaround times that minimize disruptions to your day. That means you’ll be back to prepping for that backyard barbecue or your construction project in no time!

How to Refill a Cylinder with Blount Petroleum

We offer propane cylinder refills at our Greenville location here in Eastern North Carolina. Both residential and commercial customers can bring their cylinders to us during our designated refill hours, and we’ll get them filled up for you. Our pumping station is even open on Saturdays.

Additional Propane Services from Blount Petroleum

Home and business owners who need propane for non-portable propane tanks can also count on Blount Petroleum. We provide expert installation, dependable delivery, and outstanding customer service so that you get the most out of your propane system.

Contact Blount Petroleum today to learn more about the propane services we offer throughout the Eastern North Carolina area.