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Old 08-21-2012, 08:16 PM
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How many have converted to propane?

Just curious to see how many have used propane conversion kits. Pros/Cons?
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Old 08-21-2012, 08:19 PM
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To many little bottles.

Should save the earth.
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Old 08-21-2012, 08:42 PM
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We are running three units. A little bottle run about 5.5 hours so....you simply have a lot of bottles. And if you use alot you can get delivery of the bottles.
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Old 08-21-2012, 09:28 PM
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Is it a worthy thought or a little far fetched yet?
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Old 08-22-2012, 02:17 AM
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Oh so those really aren't beer kegs strapped to the control bars?

Dang, and I was just getting to think that soon there wouldn't be any more competition because we sure had what looked like a large assortment of lushes out mowing, didn't think they would last consuming alcohol in such a fashion but I guess now I can expect them to be here next year as well.
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Old 08-22-2012, 09:21 PM
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Is it a worthy thought or a little far fetched yet?
Propane cost me $1.67/gal last week. What do you think? I saved around $40 a week and we only got 25% of units converted. I am still not to the break even point. If you get a stimulus deal then the numbers are better, our state kicks in money on new units.
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