Shipping tanks to Hawai'i

[L_A_S]

I intend to move to O'ahu (from NC) next summer and have some questions about getting my 2 steel 100s there.
I'm looking for the best approach, i.e. is USPS or UPS or Fedex cheapest, what cost should I expect, how do I pack them (I know to depressurize and remove valve, but should I box them up?), any other things I need to consider?

Thanks!

 

[Scared Silly]

If the cylinders without valves are under 70lbs I would send both using USPS Parcel cost. I did this with a couple of cylinders. Cost me $30 or so. But that was CONUS.

 

[tstalcup]

I'm not sure about officially how you should prepare the tanks, but you will find that USPS is much cheaper than UPS or FedEx for any shipping to Hawaii. Parcel post takes ~2-3 weeks, usually, while Priority gets here in the standard 2-3 days.

I'd make sure to seal the neck opening with tape or something to prevent dust/etc from getting in.

 

[RJP]

I intend to move to O'ahu (from NC) next summer and have some questions about getting my 2 steel 100s there.

Do you own anything else?



How are you getting THAT stuff to Hawaii?