Propane Sales
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Thank you to all those who take time to participate in our surveys. CRA utilizes the information we gather to better serve you. If you have an idea for a survey for CRA members, please send your request to CRA at Info@CalRental.org for consideration. This month we are interested in propane sales.
1. What type of equipment do you rent?
Party/Event: 20% (7 responses)
General Tool: 47% (17 responses)
Both: 33% (12 responses)
2. Do you sell propane?
Yes: 81% (29 responses)
No: 19% (7 responses)
Additional comments (2):
1. Used to sell it.
2. Rent it with items.
3. Does your propane provider train you on safe handling practices?
Yes: 97% (28 responses)
No: 3% (1 responses)
Additional comments (3):
1. Offered but not used.
2. Only when we ask, about once a year.
3. One time, initially.
4. How does your provider handle out of date tanks:
Re-certify Tank: Yes: 55% (12 responses) No: 45% (10 responses)
Exchange Tank: Yes: 43% (10 responses) No: 57% (13 responses)
Sell you a new tank: Yes: 65% (15 responses) No: 35% (8 responses)
5. How do you charge for propane?
By the gallon: 69% (20 responses)
Flat fee: 3% (1 responses)
Both: 7% (2 responses)
Other, please specify: 21% (6 responses)
1. 4.5 gallon minimum, then by the gallon.
2. Some stores can sell by the gallon, others have to sell by the pound.
3. No minimum.
4. When the tanks are old, it’s cheaper to buy new ones then fix them.
5. We just refill tanks, we don’t exchange.
6. Both.
6. Additional survey comments (3 responses):
1. Re: question 4: We use a different provider for tank exchange on out-of-date tanks. Our propane
provider does not offer that service.
2. With tank swap programs everywhere including CVS drug stores, propane is not as profitable as it
was.
3. The CRA kicks A**.
