How to Connect a Propane Grill to a Large Tank
A typical propane barbecue grill for outdoor cooking uses a 5-gallon tank filled with liquid propane under pressure. Such a typical standard tank is just slightly bigger than a breadbox. Some backyard chefs or barbecue caterers who do a lot of grilling soon graduate to larger fuel tanks. The main benefit of using an oversize grilling tank is being able to cook for longer periods of time without running out of gas; another is that you'll be able to make fewer refill runs. One disadvantage is the weight of a larger tank. Depending on the size of the tank, you may need to call a gas company to make house calls, since hauling a 25-gallon or larger gas tank is impractical without a truck. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Tighten the metal knob on the propane tank clockwise to ensure the fuel supply is off.
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Attach the heavy black connector on one end of the grill's fuel hose to the brass nozzle mounted on the side of your tank. The connector turns clockwise to seal onto the tank.
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Connect the other end of your gas hose to the threaded brass port on the rear of your grill's control panel. This port is connected on the other side to the burner control knob.
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Twist the knob on the gas tank counterclockwise to open the valve and release propane into the fuel line. Check carefully for unpleasant odors or the sound of a leak. If you detect propane, close the tank valve again and reconnect the fuel line.
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Tips & Warnings
Shut off the tank valve whenever you finish grilling. This prevents gas from escaping if the burner control knob is turned on or left on by accident.
If your regulator won't fit the nozzle of the propane tank, you have a nonstandard propane tank nozzle and you'll need to exchange it for a standard-nozzle tank. A tank with a nonstandard fitting is likely a homemade custom tank.
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