WTK: converting propane grille to 20lb cylinder

[Chimera]

bought a propane grille yesterday

I want to convert it to work with a regular 20lb cylinder

is it as simple as removing the hose that came with it and attaching the hose and head that you can buy for 20lb cylinders?

[Redman]

https://www.google.tt/search?q=convert+ ... sQSm94GQDQ

They classify propane as LPG so Im wondering if changing the tips is even necessary??

[silver]

yes they are different.
I actually changed a burner from LPG to propane since my grille is also propane..no need to buy 2 different types of tanks.

I got all the parts in Peakes Home store. I don't know where to get the LPG regulator that sits on the head of the tank tho. For the propane tanks i had to get a seperate regulator from the connection to the tank.

[SMc]

Ask in the BBQ thread... viewtopic.php?f=4&t=370852

one of them would have tried it or would know...

[Redman]

Yeah them fellas in the BBQ thread must know

[skylinechild]

yes they are different.
I actually changed a burner from LPG to propane since my grille is also propane..no need to buy 2 different types of tanks.

I got all the parts in Peakes Home store. I don't know where to get the LPG regulator that sits on the head of the tank tho. For the propane tanks i had to get a seperate regulator from the connection to the tank.

if its the normal regulator for LPG - like what your kitchen gas tanks has - you can get then all over -most hardwares have them and fair and square in chaguanas also has them

[Bareback]

Dude be careful with this option, food tastes much better when cooked with propane versus LPG.

[Chimera]

Dude be careful with this option, food tastes much better when cooked with propane versus LPG.

Hmmmmmmm

[Sky]

I wanna make a grill FROM a cylinder. Sufferer business.

[pjfred]

Hardware will sell head for LPG tank that a regulator on it, this will give you superior control over the normal head that just has an on/off switch. Use a simple hose clip after cutting and removing the original propane tank attachment and voila.

[ALIS]

Bought a grille about two years ago, came with propane tank regulator. Promptly cut off propane regulator and replaced with regular LPG regulator (about 75.00 dollars) and now uses regular 20lb LPG tank.

Works pretty normal to me, no worries, food tastes normal, have not changed the tank as yet....

[Chimera]

Theres someone on tuner selling those for 200. Made with pump head tank i think. I was gonna buy one but fedup fight up with lighting coals

[Chimera]

Ok thanks peeps. Seems it is as simple as just cutting off existing head and replacing with lpg head

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Dude be careful with this option, food tastes much better when cooked with propane versus LPG.

Hank Hill, is that you?

[pugboy]

yeah, I see NGC putting ads in the papers how they putting a stink odor in the gas as a safety measure for leak detection etc

[~Vēġó~]

^^^well that is interesting.....hmmmm

[1001]

yeah, I see NGC putting ads in the papers how they putting a stink odor in the gas as a safety measure for leak detection etc

imagine how d bar b q pork will taste

[tizik 2nr]

yeah, I see NGC putting ads in the papers how they putting a stink odor in the gas as a safety measure for leak detection etc

Its called an "odorant", and has been commonly used for a long time. LPG on its own has no scent, so leaks would not be noticed.

[SMc]

Thank you Ross for your input...

But will the 'stink odour' transefere to the food?

[black start]

I wanna make a grill FROM a cylinder. Sufferer business.

I wa use ah ole oil barrel....I does eat plenty

[Bareback]

Dude be careful with this option, food tastes much better when cooked with propane versus LPG.

Hank Hill, is that you?

As I slurp my beer, lpg leaves a taste similar to its odour, propane leaves no after taste, coal is still zee best. Slurps beer again.

[brams112]

Ok thanks peeps. Seems it is as simple as just cutting off existing head and replacing with lpg head

Don't spoil the hose man,just take the original hose to Trinidad hose and get tell them you want a brass fitting that will hook up to the side that goes on the grill,then buy at least two yards of gas hose with a regulator that is adjustable,two hose clips and ur on. The fitting cost about 40 bucks,hose about 5bucks per foot,clips 2 each,regulator around 60 bucks.

[Chimera]

I cut off the propane head and put on a regulator. Worked fine. Christened the grill last night

[Chimera]

Bbqued lamb and chicken. No bad flavor transfer from lpg

[ALIS]

Bbqued lamb and chicken. No bad flavor transfer from lpg

Yup. Like I said, easy "conversion" LOL

[silver]

The difference between propane and natural gas in domestic use comes down to their energy efficiency, cost, compression, storage, and risk factors. There is very little difference, however, when it comes to how well they perform in appliances for heating, cooking, or drying.

In order to assist in detecting leaks, a minute amount of odorant is added to the otherwise colorless and almost odorless gas used by consumers. The odor has been compared to the smell of rotten eggs, due to the added tert-Butylthiol (t-butyl mercaptan). Sometimes a related compound, thiophane may be used in the mixture

Natural gas provides just over 1,000 BTUs per cubic foot (0.0283 cubic meters); the same volume of propane in gaseous form provides about 2,500 BTUs. This means that propane contains about 2.5 times more usable energy content. So, less propane is needed to produce the same amount of energy as natural gas.

When used for heating or cooking, most people cannot tell much difference between propane and natural gas. Some barbecue enthusiasts prefer natural gas because it is a cleaner burning fuel, meaning that it doesn't release as many pollutants into the air. Exhaust from propane might affect the taste of food, but this is also considered to be part of the charm of grilling.

Propane is heavier than air, which is heavier than natural gas. Both propane and natural gas will dissipate into the air if they are released in an open environment, and both can pose an explosive risk if they concentrate enough and are ignited. Because propane is heavier, however, it tends to fall to the ground, collect, and pose a greater explosive risk than natural gas, which tends to rise and dissipate into the air.


looks like LPG is the winner yes...might hadda go back an buy some LPG regulator steups

[tr1ad]

Bbqued lamb and chicken. No bad flavor transfer from lpg

so i is nobody now eh........

cyah even knock ah glass and celebrate?

[ALIS]

Bbqued lamb and chicken. No bad flavor transfer from lpg

so i is nobody now eh........

cyah even knock ah glass and celebrate?

Doh study it....... is level grilling from now..... and a 25lb tank does last real long....

[Chimera]

Bbqued lamb and chicken. No bad flavor transfer from lpg

so i is nobody now eh........

cyah even knock ah glass and celebrate?

oh gorm

i didn't wha invite yuh for the test phase, next thing yuh tell me kerry meh skunt from here if u get chicken bun up.

Guh invite yuh for d xmas lime na?

[shannonkangoo]

Looking for full replacement 1lb propane cylinder