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Propane

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DISCLAIMER: IF YOU DECIDE TO EVER TRY THIS -- YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS SITE (and the site of original post) WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ATTEMPT AND ANY RESULTING INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY. This is not a recommended solution for filling one pound cannisters, but it has been tried and used by some individuals.

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Original Post by (Hillbilly Bill) at PandemicFluInformation
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I am buying 20 and 35 pound propane tanks rather than larger ones as I want to keep my option open if I need to move them. There is a propane supply store just down the road that has very attractive prices. I bought a handy little adapter from Northern Tool:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_11829_11829

that lets me refill one pound cyliders from larger tanks. Since the large tank needs to be upside down when the transfer is made, smaller tanks work best for this. I'm also looking to acquire all the possible propane hoses and connections I can think of just in case.
:?: (ReadyMom) wrote:
How do you refill the small one from the big one, Hillbilly? Inquiring minds want to know! -k

:arrow: (Hillbilly Bill)
First screw the apapter onto your 20lb tank. Then turn the tank upside down, you may want to build a simple rack or stand to hold the tank. Next screw the one pound bottle onto the adapter. Open the valve on the 20lb tank and wait for the small bottle to fill (you'll hear the propane filling the small bottle). Close the valve on your big tank and unscrew the small bottle. You won't get the one pound bottle as full as it is when it is new, but it only costs a few pennies for each refill.

:?: (ReadyMom)
How do you know when it is full? Does it stop filling? Does it sound different as it fills? Or do you just guess? Thank you so much for this.

:arrow: You will know by the sound, there will be a loud hissing at first that will slowly diminish. Wait a little bit after there is no more sound and then close the valve on the big tank. The smaller bottle will not be as full as it was when new, but that's not a big deal. You can re-use the small bottles many times.

You are most welcome, but I can't take credit for this, I learned it from the Great Eccles.
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Re: Refilling Small 1lb propane Cylinders from Large 20 lb.

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Readymom wrote:DISCLAIMER: IF YOU DECIDE TO EVER TRY THIS -- YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS SITE (and the site of original post) WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ATTEMPT AND ANY RESULTING INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY.This is not a recommended solution for filling one pound cannisters, but it has been tried and used by some individuals.

Original Post by (Hillbilly Bill) at PandemicFluInformation
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:arrow:
I am buying 20 and 35 pound propane tanks rather than larger ones as I want to keep my option open if I need to move them. There is a propane supply store just down the road that has very attractive prices. I bought a handy little adapter from Northern Tool:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_11829_11829

that lets me refill one pound cyliders from larger tanks. Since the large tank needs to be upside down when the transfer is made, smaller tanks work best for this. I'm also looking to acquire all the possible propane hoses and connections I can think of just in case.
:?: (ReadyMom) wrote:
How do you refill the small one from the big one, Hillbilly? Inquiring minds want to know! -k

:arrow: (Hillbilly Bill)
First screw the apapter onto your 20lb tank. Then turn the tank upside down, you may want to build a simple rack or stand to hold the tank. Next screw the one pound bottle onto the adapter. Open the valve on the 20lb tank and wait for the small bottle to fill (you'll hear the propane filling the small bottle). Close the valve on your big tank and unscrew the small bottle. You won't get the one pound bottle as full as it is when it is new, but it only costs a few pennies for each refill.

:?: (ReadyMom)
How do you know when it is full? Does it stop filling? Does it sound different as it fills? Or do you just guess? Thank you so much for this.

:arrow: You will know by the sound, there will be a loud hissing at first that will slowly diminish. Wait a little bit after there is no more sound and then close the valve on the big tank. The smaller bottle will not be as full as it was when new, but that's not a big deal. You can re-use the small bottles many times.

You are most welcome, but I can't take credit for this, I learned it from the Great Eccles.
I have a video about this on my youtube channel to get a better understanding of how it works. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=roknrandy&search_type=&aq=f
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Re: Cooking with: Propane

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:!: :!: Caution from gharris @ PANDEMIC FLU INFORMATION FORUM
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When I was a teenager (oh so many years ago!!) I was in a propane explosion - two large tanks under the cook hall of the resort I was working in exploded. Fortunately nobody was killed, but it was a terrifying experience. Ever since I have been very nervous around propane. I notice every accident in the news abt it! Okay PTS - but I DO caution you - it is a 'heavy' gas which collects at floor/ground level if there is a leak - even out of doors, and is easily ignited by a tiny spark, i.e. from metal on concrete - or even a candle or pilot light in the room. I sure wouldnt want it in the house! Just a 'heads up' from a nervous nellie!!
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Propane-Proper Storage

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Play it safe: Learn how to handle and store propane correctly
http://www.silive.com/homegarden/homeimprovement/index.ssf/2009/03/play_it_safe_learn_how_to_hand.html

Federal, state and local governments regulate the handling, use and storage of propane cylinders in the workplace, but seem to ignore similar activities by the rest of us. All those who use, store and handle propane should know how to do so safely; those little propane cylinders we haul around like they were bottles of water can be dangerous -- extremely dangerous.

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Propane 101

Storing Propane Cylinders
https://www.propane101.com/propanecylinderstorage.htm

The safe storage of propane cylinders has always been an issue for propane consumers in the residential and industrial LP Gas cylinder markets. It is important to know that the location as well as the position of the cylinder both are part of essential safety practices. Storing propane cylinders with or close to other flammable or combustible materials is considered extremely unsafe and is not advisable under any circumstance. NEVER STORE PROPANE CYLINDERS INDOORS, IN A HOUSE, OR IN A GARAGE. ---CONTINUED---
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