what size of propane tank do you need to run this heater?
1565839
For my house (1400 sqfeet, in maryland), we typically use ~100 galon per month. We are using this for main heater of my house. Still a bit cheaper than electric central heating cost.
1565840
I would have to agree w/ Toshi...if you are going to use this for primary heat, you should get a larger capacity tank else you will be RE-filling it ALL the time! :P...I only use this heater as my back-up emergency heat source & I run it off a 20lb (think BBQ tank!) & 30lb (travel trailer size) tank for convenience...one 20 lb tank heating about 1000sq. ft will only last me about 1-2 days when extremely cold out (less than 20 degrees or so), otherwise if the temperatures are 'moderate' you may actually get a few days from a 20lb tank! Hope this helps! ;)
1565841
Any tank from a 30 lb to a 1000 gal will work. To choose the right size you need to consider how much you will be using this heater, How big the space is to be heated. Your local propane gas company can help you determine which size is best for you.
1565842
The key is not tghe size of the tank but the regulator. We use a 25 gallon tank (the ones about 4 feet tall that you can get a home depot or lowes for about $100. We went to a propane place to get the regulator and told them we were using a heater this size. We also cook with the propane.
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Hi Bill G. - Can't say for sure. Our propane locker on our Morgan 45' was customized by PO and the existing outdated tanks were this size specs. New ones worked out great! (Our boat holds two.) I've seen some sailboats do use smaller size tanks but many are set up with this size tank, pretty common.
1441353
Yes you would need a hose to connect the propane tank. I use a hose with 5 # & 10# tanks.
1638626
Hi Clyde: It takes the small propane tank (16.4 fl oz.) which actually lasts a very long time. There is an adaptor you can buy for thebig, regular propane tank. I have really enjoyed this bbq, it cooks very well and is easy to clean. Good luck.
391449
It says a 20 lb propane tank but we're using a size smaller (15 lbs i believe) which is standard.
11053
I have several of these heaters installed at 5400 feet and they all work fine. As far as bottle size goes, propane has 91,000 btu/gallon and this heater is rated at 10,000 btu/hr, so it will operate on high for approximately 9 hours per gallon, or 45 hours on a 5 gallon bottle. Choose your bottle size according to your usage needs.
2173545
I modified mine to run directly off the RV's propane. How long it runs on a 20lb tank would depend greatly on how high you set the flame which is adjustable.
2007596
Absolutely, as long as you have the correct adapter. I got a small aluminum 10 lb cylinder to use with it. Light weight and it runs for a long time. Best heater I ever bought, just sips propane.
218817
Propane contains 91K BTUs per gallon. A 40K BTU heater thus uses about ½ gallon per hour. A 100# tank holds 23 gallons of propane. Thus about 52 hours of heat from a 100# cylinder (versus 10 hours on a 20 pounder). You often get a price break filling a 100# cylinder over the little grilling bottles. There can be pressure fluctuations when tanks get low thus larger tanks are better. Also, use a two-stage regulator for best results (e.g.; search amazon for ASIN B0024E6TX2).
91543
Do you have any propane units at all that your using now?It's a great heater I would google it too...and see
717180
Never heard of a natural gas tank for heater use. Your best choice is to buy a similar blue-flame heater designed for propane use if you don't have access to natural gas, and use a propane tank to run it. Gas-grille size (20 lb) propane tanks are available at many locations, including many convenience and hardware stores. Running a heater designed for natural gas on propane without significant internal changes is dangerous.
1261921
yes. Whenever I have used this heater in my hot house ,I have always used a 20 gal. propane tank and it works very well.
1618605
You can only run to a separate larger refillable propane external tank by buying an adapter as this tank is set up to use smaller disposable tanks you can buy at any hardware store for under $3.00.I have an adapter they also carry those at Hardware stores.
556167
It should be a residential type tank 100 gal or larger, and needs a pressure regulator. My propane company came out and did the LP hookup after I installed the unit, I found they were happy to do this as I pointed out it was another unit to use their propane besides the stove...
1454965
It should fit, but it would take a looong time. My 6 gallon heats up with propane in about 20-30 minutes, and takes close to 2 hours with this kit, so would probably take about 3 hours with the 10 gallon. Only time I use it is when I'm parked at an rv park where electricity is free, otherwise it's faster and cheaper to use propane.
1763947
The same as a gas grill propane tank, or you can buy the small ones. We prefer the big one so we can run the heater for hours without having to replace the tank.
983422
yes, a propane grill size tank is what we are using, this is such a nice addition to our camping experience I wish I would have ordered this earlier in the summeer