I've had one of these for years now. The one I have looks a little bit different and it seems like it ran me about 15 bucks but it was well worth it.
Watch the video, then buy your adapter HERE.
Where is he that a torch cylinder cost nine dollars and a barbeque tank is 28? A cylinder is expensive here but less than half his cost. I cant remember what tank refil cost last but was less than 20
Some of my preps are based on 1 lb propane bottles - camp stove, grill, and space heater. Got one of those fill adapters plus an adapter hose to run stuff based on 1 lb bottles from a 20 lb tank...and a couple extra 20 lb tanks. It all works well. Pretty pleased with the set-up.
I've had the adapter for years now, but had never seen a demo of how to handle it. Thanks Kenny. And yes, I'm well aware that if you're capable of imagining it, there's a utoob video of it somewhere.
So. He should have shown weighing the filled cylinder. And explained why. Over 80% filled, and you've made a bomb. Put a couple of these overfilled cylinders in the trunk of your car, in the hot sun.
It's also why you're supposed to transport 20 pounders secured upright. If the tank vents, it will vent gas, not liquid propane, i.e. less propane.
There's a reason there's always a weigh scale at the barbecue refill place.
Having said that, filling the 1-pounder horizontally will likely prevent you from overfilling, but folk unaware of the safety issues will be tempted to try to get more.
A buddy and I took two of those 1lb tanks and threw them way out into the Tygart River. We then shot them with a high powered rifle. When hit, the first one just vented and that was it. The second one...
It was a very satisfying BOOM!
Yeah, I know. Rednecks. (...hold my beer and watch this.)
Where is he that a torch cylinder cost nine dollars and a barbeque tank is 28? A cylinder is expensive here but less than half his cost. I cant remember what tank refil cost last but was less than 20
ReplyDeleteHe's Canadian. Listen to his accent.
ReplyDeleteSome of my preps are based on 1 lb propane bottles - camp stove, grill, and space heater. Got one of those fill adapters plus an adapter hose to run stuff based on 1 lb bottles from a 20 lb tank...and a couple extra 20 lb tanks. It all works well. Pretty pleased with the set-up.
ReplyDeleteI've had the adapter for years now, but had never seen a demo of how to handle it. Thanks Kenny.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm well aware that if you're capable of imagining it, there's a utoob video of it somewhere.
Less than ten bucks with free shipping on eBay.
ReplyDeleteThat's an Vancouver Island accent! No doot aboot it. Fuckin shit is expensive here!
ReplyDeleteChutes Magoo
Cost aboot as much as a two-four of Molson. Thats alotta Loonies, eh, hoser?
DeleteFor best results chill the 1-lb bottles in the freezer first. Also the 20-lb tank should be warm-ish, or at least not cold.
ReplyDeleteAnd afterwards do a sniff test on the 1-lb bottle to ensure it's not leaking.
Make sure you have a cold can of Lucky Lager Extra when filling just like Cuz Steve.
ReplyDeleteOld Style in a bottle, eh?
DeleteIf you turn a current 20# tank upside down you won't get anything out of it because of the float valve in it. Canadian tanks may not have that in it.
ReplyDeleteThis still works even with OPD (overflow prevention device) valves.
DeleteTMK, the problem with doing this is the 1Lb bottles only get about half full and may leak. Not to mention the bottles rust up pretty easily.
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Disagree, I filled a half dozen 1-lb cans just the other day, they're all full.
DeleteSo. He should have shown weighing the filled cylinder. And explained why. Over 80% filled, and you've made a bomb. Put a couple of these overfilled cylinders in the trunk of your car, in the hot sun.
ReplyDeleteIt's also why you're supposed to transport 20 pounders secured upright. If the tank vents, it will vent gas, not liquid propane, i.e. less propane.
There's a reason there's always a weigh scale at the barbecue refill place.
Having said that, filling the 1-pounder horizontally will likely prevent you from overfilling, but folk unaware of the safety issues will be tempted to try to get more.
/DW
A buddy and I took two of those 1lb tanks and threw them way out into the Tygart River. We then shot them with a high powered rifle. When hit, the first one just vented and that was it. The second one...
ReplyDeleteIt was a very satisfying BOOM!
Yeah, I know. Rednecks. (...hold my beer and watch this.)
I tried that over and over - the 1 LB'ers keep leaking.
ReplyDeleteI use them only for propane torches.
Why are videos like this 6 + minutes? This could be done in 30 seconds with time left over.
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