Refilling Propane Tank in Irvine

[lucky760]

I've never had a propane tank to refill before, but I need to fill one today (for our new patio heater) and it occurred to me I have no idea where there is a propane filling station in Irvine. I guess I could just call every gas station until I find one with propane, but since Google doesn't seem to help, I thought you fine folks might be able to. I'm sure someone else here has had to buy propane before.

Do you have any idea where can I refill a propane tank in Irvine (preferably close-ish to Stonegate)?

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I think most gas stations (and hardware stores) have a tank swapping service.

You bring in an empty tank, pay a fee and take one of their filled tanks (from what I remember).

 

[lucky760]

I think most gas stations (and hardware stores) have a tank swapping service.

You bring in an empty tank, pay a fee and take one of their filled tanks (from what I remember).

I wonder if that's the only option. The tank I bought (from Costco) has a gauge built into it so I can see the level of propane remaining. I doubt I'd be swapping it for something similar. : \

 

[Irvine_RC]

I've never actually refilled any propane tank in Irvine....  I've only had propane tank EXCHANGES, where you bring in your old tank, pay a fee, in exchange you get the privilege of swapping your empty tank with a full one.

I know home depot on Woodbury plaza offers this service, but I don't think their tanks have a built in gauge.

 

 

[irvinerealtor]

The closest spot: You can refill your tank at the Chevron station at the top of Jamboree, where it meets Chapman. (close to Irvine Regional Park)
You keep your existing tank.

-IR2

 

[ps99472]

Trabuco and culver, shell station will refill them

 

[irvinehomeowner]

I think most gas stations (and hardware stores) have a tank swapping service.

You bring in an empty tank, pay a fee and take one of their filled tanks (from what I remember).

I wonder if that's the only option. The tank I bought (from Costco) has a gauge built into it so I can see the level of propane remaining. I doubt I'd be swapping it for something similar. : \

As others mentioned, you can get it filled.

I did the same thing, bought that huge tank at Costco and then had it filled at a U-Haul (I think there is one in the Construction Circle off of Barranca near the District).

 

[OCgasman]

I'm a fan of always having an extra tank in case you run out of fuel in the middle of a BBQ.  That way you don't need the gauge.  I also do tank exchange, easy peasy. 

 

[nosuchreality]

Two tanks also mean you have one full tank in the event of an earthquake to provide cooking for several days if needed.

 

[lucky760]

Trabuco and culver, shell station will refill them

Successfully filled up this afternoon. Minimum price there is $21.60, but you can't go over that with a standard tank.

Thanks for all the input, everyone!

 

[eyephone]

Depending on how much you BBQ. Did you ever thinking about getting a natural gas line to your BBQ?

 

[lucky760]

Depending on how much you BBQ. Did you ever thinking about connecting natural gas to your BBQ.

Actually, the propane is for a patio heater (which we finally turned on for the first time today and love). We don't have a BBQ yet, but the one we plan on eventually buying we intend to use with natural gas. (See also:http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,4184.0.html)

 

[eyephone]

I came across another thread - brick oven. Maybe you can get one of these for your backyard.  http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,4024.msg62729.html#msg62729