BBQ Tank Size...

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So I bought a new Bbq for the boat...it takes those pita little green bottles. .Is it safe to and can you hook up a larger tank???...
 
Short answer: yes; I have a 20lb bottle for the bbq on my boat.

Long answer: it depends on the bbq, regulator, pressure requirement. Also, consider ABYC requirements for LP gas (leak test guage, solenoid shut-off if also fueling LP gas appliances inside the boat, airtight container, overboard venting, etc).
 
You can buy an adapter to refill the small ones from the 20 pounders.
 
On our Weber Baby Q I have an adapter hose and use a 10lb fiberglass tank
 
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Originally posted by Philyteach

You can buy an adapter to refill the small ones from the 20 pounders.

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+1

Cheaper in the long run and storing the small ones is much easier on my boat. When I'm done, I take them off the boat and bring them home. A few small ones are easier to transport home than a large tank. I'd be willing to bet there are dock mates who would give you their empties.
 
I do the same as Andy. The fiberglass is lighter, won't rust, and you can see through it to see how much gas you have left. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.
 
Carver,

We use to take those 1 lb propane tanks with us to use with our boat bbq, but got tired of the cost and waste, plus they always run out when you have not checked on your BBQ for a bit!!!

You can buy the 5lb propane tanks that can be filled the same as the more common 20 lb ones. The adapter connection for the 20 lb works the same as the 5 lb one. Also the 5 lb one is easier to lug on/off the boat when travelling as compared to the 20 lb one.

I keep a 20lb propane tank in our dock box at our home marina for use with our boat bbq.

For our six month boating season in addtion to our boating holidays the 5 lb does us a season. We do take along a one lb bottle just in case.

Mike.
 
If you use the portable propane canisters, be sure and stow them, above deck in an area directly open to the atmosphere. The canisters could leak at the valve after use and will vent Propane if stowed near a heat source.
 
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Originally posted by L. Keith

If you use the portable propane canisters, be sure and stow them, above deck in an area directly open to the atmosphere. The canisters could leak at the valve after use and will vent Propane if stowed near a heat source.

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Ditto
 
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Originally posted by L. Keith

If you use the portable propane canisters, be sure and stow them, above deck in an area directly open to the atmosphere. The canisters could leak at the valve after use and will vent Propane if stowed near a heat source.

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Exactly why you won't find any on my boat ever again. Canister was stored down below between some towels so they wouldn't bang. In rough seas and one started to leak. Went down to use head and smelled it. Found one had a slow leak, even though it was still secured between towels. I threw it overboard and let cabin air out.

Now I only use electric. If you have a genny then electric is the way to go. You get to run your genny, gas is cheaper than those canisters, and it's alot safer. I use the George foreman outdoor grill. Cooks great!
 
Any idea where you can get the adapters...sounds like a great idea.

But how do you confirm the small guys are full?
 
"Any idea where you can get the adapters...sounds like a great idea." - I would think you could get the propane tank adapters at any store that sells BBQ's, propane tanks and accessories.

The adapter I referred to above is really just the propane hose that connects the propane tank to our BBQ. This adapter/hose is interchangeable with my 5 lb propane tank and my 20 lb propane tank.

Mike.
 
We use a 10lb aluminum tank. Takes up little room and lasts for a while.
 
"You can buy an adapter to refill the small ones from the 20 pounders."

I was really hoping to find out about these guys ?
 
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Originally posted by toofast

"You can buy an adapter to refill the small ones from the 20 pounders."

I was really hoping to find out about these guys ?

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I bought mine at Harbor Freight.
 
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Originally posted by toofast

"You can buy an adapter to refill the small ones from the 20 pounders."

I was really hoping to find out about these guys ?

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Not sure it's such a good idea to refill disposable cylindars. Saving a few bucks doing that could cost you a boatload of money later. Get a five or ten lb tank and use that.
 
Well, that is what I thought till I read this thread...so I guess I just gotta stick with what I've been doing.
 
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