I Drove 2700 Miles For A HUGE Bobtail Propane Tank For Our Ranch!
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2023
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I Found A Huge Bobtail Propane tank. Now I need to convert it to work on our ranch!
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The tank looks like it is happy to come home with you. Has a smiley face on the front
😂😂I was wondering if anyone else noticed it! 👍❤️
I got the notification for this video, and the way it got cut off said "I drove 2700 miles for a HUG..."
Heath I have had previous experience in the propane industry and IF it was me I would move it closer to the buildings. Then when you get ready to set it check with your supplier to see if it will need to be 2 staged to the buildings. Also if you build a set of concrete saddles to set the tank on. Not removing the pump will eliminate removal and make it safer! By then putting a retaining wall around it you wont have to remove any of the skirting. I wouldn't try burying the tank as it wasn't designed to be buried, also this will allow you to reach all fittings. But its good to see you made a good deal & safe trip. High 5's for thinking of the driver delivering your propane with the weather and road conditions. Also you might see with that capacity of getting a bulk rate discount from your supplier! You and Cedar are real life homesteaders! Congrats to you
There are two tanks plumbed together at a rural house I own. One 1k gal the other 500 gal. We had trouble getting them to work together. Is that common? I've been thinking of buying another 1k gal tank to double up my capacity, but those previous issues have made me reluctant. It's been years, but I think the propane wouldn't flow after the guage reached 50%. It's been a long time. We unhooked the 500 gal tank in 1986.
@RT3 BOX6 TX I would think it has to do with the tanks equalizing themselves. Even if that's not it, personally I would plumb them so I can run the 1k tank as my primary and be able to flip a valve and use the 500 as a backup/secondary.
Aside from the propane industry experience, I would set it up the same way as Craig. With enough of a retaining wall you could have a crawl space access to get to anything underneath in the future. I've wanted to have a sizable tank with a pump on it so I can fuel my truck, and other needs, and not have to go into town to do so.
This guy sounds like he knows propane and propane accessories
@Keith Hogan Thanks for addressing my question. At the time we got frustrated and removed the 500 gal tank connection we were dealing with a new propane co that had very recently been heavily schooled by their liability insurance Co. They were paralyzed with fear.
I reckon we'd need a shut off on both tanks to stop any equalization issue.
Is there any way the two tanks being connected could result in an imbalance of liquid being in one of the tanks?
It looks like a happy tank from a distance eyes nose and smiley face!
Almost first. Great channel you have here. Thank you very much.
26 MINUTE video AND 24 minutes of "ROAD video"! ALL of us love watcking you in the snow from the comfort of our warm house!
Cedar rocks!!!! Let her Bobcat the snow....she looked like she was having a blast!
Keep the thousand gallon tank too. The more you can buy the cheaper it will be. Move it over by the generator.
The tank will crode if put under ground. Set it on a good concrete base off the ground by so air can get at it. Clean it up and paint it
Not if cathodic protection is implemented, it won't corrode.
You cannot bury it, it’s not made to be bury, no propane company will fill it if it is! I’d call your local propane supplier and see what they say on what you should do with the setup of it.
Heath my love. Like you said this propane tank will last close to three years without a refill. That was quite a trip you had to travel to pick up the tank. Pretty well set for off the grid living. So much snow. We rarely see any snow over here in San Jose, Ca. Well hun, take care and stay safe 🍺🍺🎈👍🇺🇸🌹🌞🕊🌈🙏❤️😇
Why remove the side skirts of the propane tank? Leave them and hide them with plants and hard scape. Just my humble suggestion
Tulsa here!! Should have stopped by for dinner!!❤️
I smile at the happy face out the rear window.
Absolutely , thumbs UP to Cedar. She is an amazing lady! 👍💯
I talked my daughter into getting on to a backhoe a while ago. She was timid at first but after an hour she was really getting comfortable and was gently testing then limits of what it could do. I was so proud of her I almost blew a seal !
That Cedar! She is a TOTAL keeper of a woman! That’s going to be a huge bill to fill that tank!
Wouldnt it be better to have both tanks? One as your primary and the other as your back up tank for years such as this when there is absolutely no way any delivery truck will come to your property? Having two tanks also opens up possibilities for future expansion projects on your property as well, just a thought. Either way should make for some cool videos watching you work on this tank and figuring out the new storage locations this spring/summer
As soon as I saw Cedar come down to help you, Heath, I was thinking about what a awesome wife and mother Cedar has been. She is always there at your side to help out when she can! Cedar, you are a awesome woman! You should be able to pop wheelies with a couple of days of practice! lol You can learn from the Wheelie Master, himself! Heath, what I admire about you is that you are always trying to find ways to help make things easier on your family. Great find on the Propane Tank and being willing to traveling all those miles to get it!
Cedar needs to finish painting the smiley face on the tank !
Dig a bunker in the hill between the shop and house and cover it with railroad ties then dirt. All you would see is the front railroad ties and access door. No need to bury it and create rust.
buried it needs Cathodic protection to prevent corrosion
@@danblumel his water tanks are “buried” but not surrounded by any dirt.
He won’t listen to you or anyone else 😂😂
@@davidvansickle563 Love you reply. Absolutely true. And I was waiting for the next hare brain idea.
@@bobstienke178 yes, I know that
Never dull at Red Poppy Ranch.
Haha! Little Cedar driving that skid steer was classic 😂😂
Will you build an underground shed for the propane tanks as well, like for the water tank?
Yes, I would like to see you burying the tank.
I had to chuckle at you, Heath. When Cedar played around the tiniest bit in the skid steer you reacted with "Stop, stop. You're scaring me." But when YOU get in the skid steer you can't resist doing some wheelies, even in the snow. I guess boys will just be boys. I'm glad this all worked out and am looking forward to seeing how you get it all set up in the future.
Wow! I thought weather modification was bad out west, but the Oklahoma sky at 8:30 was outrageous! That's a beast of a tank!
More than a real trooper. I'd say Super Trooper!!
Cedar is the best!! She’s one of a kind!! Love her lots!
A friend from Erie Pa. told me, one year it was so cold that his 2 500 gallon tanks froze and he couldn't keep up with the wood stove. He lives in Fl. now.
Ya they'll freeze up if you don't keep the snow off of them , sun has to hit them
Wife was born in White Horse & we lived in south Ontario till the 80s. Proud Floridians since '86.
Precipitation is to be squeegeed not shoveled.
Nice work, Cedar. Heath, If you put the tank in the ground, remember cathodic protection.
Hello Heath and Cedar i enjoyed that trip to pick up that tank. thumbs up to Cedar .
At the 13 min mark your skid steer looks to be rolling away. Be careful.
Great find. I recognized northern CO. Shoutout from Johnstown, CO.
I believe if you put it underground you need to think about Cathodic protection, using a sacrificial anode of typically Zinc or Magnesium. All of this will prevent corrosion of the tank, until the sacrificial anode has been consumed, then providing again a new replacement anode. This replacement is typically after some years with inspection once or twice a year of the remaining corroded anode.
what he said.
yup
Oilfield guy here, yes you defiently 100% need that
The tank cool idea. Here another leave side on for walk on. And put tant on legs .so it up out of snow
Looks like Spring Flushing ! All the Snow .
Stop dancing with the machine, Cedar! You know what they said about Ginger Rodgers. She did everything Fred did, backward, and in high heels!! All of us women with a build it/fix it man seem to be there, always there, reliably there. Respect!
How about pouring some cradles with footings where you place the tank like they use for large propane tanks. Are you planning to be filling smaller portable tanks? Watch the grade and trenches because propane settles in lower areas. You could protect the area around the tank with ecology blocks and cover it with a metal roof to keep it protected from the elements but still leaving it open for ventilation and venting. Good luck with the installation. Cedar is a natural driving the skidstere. You guys are great together.
Awesome!
Another Great Idea and a Great Video!
Cedar, you are an equal partner . I admire your fearlessness.
Heath never underestimates. your wife she will make you a believer she can do anything you can do if not Better you have a keeper you are blessed with good health my wife has been bed ridden for over 10 years she lost most of her mobility due to too many health issues to count we just do one day at a time.
Cedar really is an amazing woman! Love to see how much complete respect you have for each other.
Honestly I’ve never seen so many chem trails in the sky when you were picking up the tank. Apart from that such beautiful scenery around your home
Totally agree with what you said about Cedar but you forgot to mention her great smile!
I'm new to your channel.
I'm liking what I see so far.
47 year veteran Trucker Retired.
Looks like your doing it right to me Brother
Great find!! Good luck with the snow melt. Looks very cold and snowy in your area for the next 3 weeks. Great video's. kids always watch them.
The is also a valve on the bottom of the tank. Above the pump that is hanging down in the way. I always removed both you will have to use a crows foot wrench. Then I would close the opening with a forged steel blind flange and a crush gasket. You will have to work with your LP co or find a LP truck rebuilder. Be careful cutting around the tank. Until you make sure there are no leaks.
If these tanks are so desirable at the moment, I am surprised you didn't put a second one on the back of the pick up truck. That would easily have paid for the trip.
Cedar is one heck of a great woman!!!
I like the Smiley Bob face on the tank.
Its smiling 🙂
The problem with a huge propane tank is how much you lose when it springs a leak. Been there, done that, got the teeshirt!
yeah, i would be just as happy not having propane anywhere near my house, but multiple smaller tanks is a safer bet
This giant tank is a folly. Multiple smaller tanks is typical for a reason. Propane just makes you dependent on someone else. He avoids discussing politics but its clear he eats up some of the sky is falling sentiment.
A better source of backup heat would be a wood boiler somewhere. He has enough property to supply wood. Need more electricity…..add more solar and storage or a wind generator on the hill. Wind generation in combination with solar is ideal. Wind can creat energy all night long. And when the wether is foul and solar isn’t producing its probably windy.
Air source heat pumps and closed loop geothermal pumps powered by electric are worth considering as well. He has the equipment and space to do a huge closed geothermal system. Newer system don’t use much electric compared to old systems. Plastic pipe is pretty cheap.
Smokey Bear is going to get you....D.O.T. rules are applicable here.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
You crazy man you. What a drive! Edit: HAHA Cedar that was great. "Stop it you're scaring me" lol.
Says the man who does wheelies
My husband probably couldn't keep me out of it once I learned to work it. Lol I would be digging up everything. Lol
I ran a 763 for years here in our snow country little farm. I had Grousers , but for my 10' snow plow I ran heavy tire chains on all four and doubled the cross chains. It was "the cats meow"
Your Bobcat skid steer wheelies remind me of the Jeff Foxworthy joke “ Whats the last words of a redneck before he died? Hey y’all watch this” 😅
He's got an ID 10 T problem.
Love the t-shirt. Been a Cummins Diesel fan all my life. Interesting fun fact, I flew across the country sitting next to a woman who is developing a new kind of fuel injector spray pattern. She was basing it up on how inkjet printers worked at the time. Pretty innovative, right?
Its a happy propain tank, smiling ear to ear
I saw that too...red tongue sticking out on one side (warning label).
Funny how the tank is smiling at him the whole way home lol
If you plan to put your new propane tank under ground you may want to check with your state regulations and if they will allow underground storage of propane tanks and if it’s okay with them. Then you need to think about any rust problems that might arise
That tank should really help you control the price of your fuel for your generator, etc., I really loved to see the smile on Cedar face when she was at the controls of the skid steer. Reminds me of my late wife a lot.
I would try to keep both tanks if possible.. Your lady is amazing and very impressive. Best wishes and god bless you all
Hiya Heath and Cedar
You sir, I have been watching for long time now. You simply amaze me the things that you do.
Just seems that what ever you want to do or happen it gets done! Wow!!!
Your wife as well is a real trooper and is not afraid to try anything with your guides. well Out door stuff!! LOL
Living where you do God, Bless you all and I know that you love it there and deal with what ever happens.
The big Propane tank was a very great smart move on your part.
Go Cedar!!! Wonderful. You're awesome.
2400 gallons I would put it as far away from the house and lower than your house but still accessible as possible. I believe because of your septic and everything you couldn't put it in your front since propane is heavier than air if it should spring a leak and it was up behind your house all it would take would be a bit of that gas to get in your house around your wood burner or any ignition source. There wouldn't be any red poppy Ranch left. And as it gets colder propane does not flow as well it would be nice to have it insulated.
You rock Cedar!
Great wifey!
Gods continued blessing upon you and yours!
✝️🙏❤️💪🇺🇸
We believe you should build a underground like the water tanks.CHEERS sir
Cedar, like most woman know how to do things. My friend bought a large SUV. I took his wife out in it, so she would be able to help drive on a long trip. The big thing I taught her was adjust your mirrors so you see where you are. She knows how to drive !!! Trip went great and he fell asleep when she was driving. Woman know so much more than men give them credit !!! Oh, BTW I am also a women. Just saying
Me watching the skid steer slooooooowly roll towards the driveway....😯
Kudos indeed to Cedar !
Ahhh! You were in our neck of the woods! Welcome to Oklahoma!
You made it home okay. i would never have had such luck with the COPS.
That was a massive job well done! all the way across country as well. Cedar os a trooper for sure . Boys and there toys lol
That’s a really good idea I had to share your video and I saw that I got a buddy out in Texas for probably like that idea… I like it more..
Looks like you had a nice break from the snow !!!!
Now Cedar has found her new toy. You will have to buy another one.
Heath how far out from the manufacture date I’d the tank you bought? Many propane delivery companies replace the delivery tanks after 12 years of use because the tanks required to be recertification done on the tanks, that have to be done every 5 years.
A friend bought one for his survival compound in Oklahoma and converted it into a fixed based tank, and had it plumbed for his compound, the problem came when he went to have it filled, and was told it could not be filled until till he had it hydrostatic tested, because of the age of the tank, which required it to be shipped to a place testing.
The packing house I worked had 3 of the 2500 gallon propane delivery truck tanks that was modified and was being used as pressure tanks for the compressed air to run the pneumatic equipment in the plant. They bought them from the propane company because it cost to much to have them hydrostatic tested, as pressure tank for compressed air, they did not required to be tested, just epoxy coated to prevent corrosion on the interior.
Before I do to much work on the tank make sure it can get a recertification
Cedar suits the skid steer, it should be HER new toy
So epic how this property is coming together!
@redpoppyranch I just hope that the tank is going to be set as far away from the house as possible so that in the event of a major fire it does not blow the shop and house to kingdom come. far/ front left hand corner of property then the refill truck can fill it up from the main road. !!!!!!!!
Hi Heath,
I have said a few times that I have watched you from the very beginning and am still in awe of everything you do you also listen to some great advice from your subscribers, which there are a great deal of. There are some great bits of advice I see about the huge tank you have managed to obtain and I do hope you manage to read them. Well done and best of luck with it all
So how is the construction on the new bed rooms doing…. Something shiny ..lol
Like how the propane tank look like it has a smiley face on it with the lights and center and the wording
Great work, Heath.......and Cedar, nice driving...you are a natural...
Super rad , to s of driving , at least you had safe travels
Wow, another important project! Love your driving momma Cedar!
You gotta have the healthiest bank account ever, for a guy without a job
Without a job? He is working every day, and filming it to.
@@jorunnchristophersen9797 you must believe in the Easter Bunny.
@@6666tank a grown up answer.
If the tank was buried into the hillside between the house and shop just like the water tanks there would be less chances of orifices freezing.
buried it needs Cathodic protection to prevent corrosion
Did you notice the front looks like it has a face that is smiling 😁. Cedar reminds me of my mom, she could do anything on the farm. Just please be careful 🙏.
Hey Cedar you go, great video y’all! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
What a long ride.
Nice upgrade to the ranch
I could just sit and watch for hours the scenery you go through on your journeys Heath, we don’t have anything like that here in England.
Thank you for another interesting video
Go Cedar Go!!!!👍😎
Main quest: completing the shop
Heath: completing every sidequest around the ranch that there is
Last video "These lofts and bedrooms are 100% our focus until they're done." Made me laugh! Not complaining though, love all the content, just thought it was funny.
He’s terrible at focusing. Assuming he has ADHD or is really just that bad at focusing and getting stuff done. The one side of the shop still isn’t sided lol
WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE ANOTHER MANS PRIORITIES??? THINGS COME UP THAT REQUIRE CHANGES OF PRIORITIES. YOU AREN'T THE ONE QUALIFIED TO JUDGE.
@@bflo716 He has alot of priorities, some based on timing and on unseen challenges and needs. Who sticks to strict timing of THEIR OWN TIME??
@@TheWestlandgirl you mad bro?
Keep the old tank. It’ll be useful if you ever have to transfer a large quantity of propane to do work on the larger one. 🤓💪
Your tank looks Happy!!
Your firewood pile is looking a little low there Heath, we can see the back wall 😱. Guessing that your next video will be prepping the tank & splitting & stacking firewood 🤭. I've got a tool I want to send you. Picked it up at a yard sale about 15+ years ago, only because it was different & I had no idea what it was used for. It's definitely a hand tool but it's exact purpose remains a mystery to me because of it's tool end. Never seen anything like it before. Thought maybe you could figure it out & she'd some light on it. Have been unable to find a P.O. Box # to send it to you. A little help in that area would be helpful. Have a great day 😊.