How to Connect Propane Fittings
A classic summer pastime, barbecue grilling remains largely divided into two cooking techniques: coal or wood-fired barbecuing and propane barbecuing. The former is fairly simple, but barbecuing with propane has evolved with technologies to improve the efficiency and heat output of propane grills. Perhaps the most critical part of propane grilling is ensuring that the connection between the grill and the propane source is properly sealed and secured; the proper use if propane fittings is the only way to do this. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Barbecue grill
- Flexible high-pressure hose (optional)
- Propane tank
- Dish soap
Instructions
-
-
1
Place the grill on a level surface to ensure that it doesn't tip over during the connection process or during operation.
-
2
Verify that the valve on the propane tank is fully closed.
-
-
3
Place the tank on the part of the grill designed to hold the tank. If your grill doesn't have holding spot for the tank, place it on level ground next to the grill.
-
4
Connect the fitting of the grill (usually brass) to the fitting on the propane tank. There may be a short high-pressure hose to connect the tank to the grill if it doesn't connect directly to a specially designed fitting on the grill. If there's not a holding place for the tank on the grill, you will need to use a high-pressure hose with a threaded brass fitting on one end for the tank and another to connect to the grill. In either case, put the two threaded fittings together and turn clockwise until they are hand-tight.
-
5
Check the integrity of the seal by spreading a little soapy water all around the fittings and opening the valve on the tank. If no bubbles appear, the seal is intact; otherwise, close the valve, unscrew the fittings and reconnect them.
-
1
