Any idea how long a tank of gas would last,if using only one burner?Want to compare the cost of using propane vs charcoal.Thanks.
1985205
Here in Florida we grill quite often and I use one burner as often as I can. Even so, I can generally get through a calendar year on no more than a tank and maybe an additional half.
1985206
It all depends on usage. I would guess using it 4-5 times week, the tank would last around 6 months.
1985207
I have gone 8 months on a tank. I use it on weekends all year & after may 1, I use it practically every day.
1985208
We use both burners every time we use the grill. We bought our 20lb tank back in mid-March and we are still using the same tank now, April 30th. We grill about 5 or 6 times a week for dinner. My husband does not open the valve all the way because it conserves the propane and still cooks quickly and wonderfully. I would say we still have another few weeks on this tank, at least, which would bring us up to 2 months on one tank....not bad.
846570
There are 90,000 BTU's in a gallon of propane gas so it will burn for 9 hours on a gallon on high setting. I returned these heaters as they did not have a thermostat control, just a heat control, low medium high. Be sure you get a heater with a thermostat not a heat setting.
287724
Best info I can give you is a 16hr smoke with both burners on used about 1/4 of a 20lb. Tank
1884070
I have only gas but I believe it can be used one either. I use it mostly in the oven though I did try it on the burner just to see if it worked okay.
298040
I have only used propane, natural gas is a mixture of various organic compounds, most of which are volatile and explosive. I would do your research on the composition of your particular natural gas and consult the manufacture if it is safe to use this burner with said natural gas.
1141535
If you leave the grill in one place, you can hook up a larger propane tank, I guess they are 20 lb ones, that the typical gas grill uses. I went to Ace with a small bottle and told the guy what I wanted to do, I recall several parts were involved, about $25 expense. But the one tank will light your grill several times a week for many years.
1942087
Hi there. Can you give me some idea of how large the tank is? The Propane GasGenie picks up small temperature changes in the tank wall as the gas is used up. If the tank is very large the changes could be too small to detect. Regards Peter
497378
Yes, this burner is ships set up to use a 20# propane tank. Due to the high output, something like ~210,000 BTU it does use propane quite quickly and can empty a full tank (running wide open) in the matter of an hour or two. I use mine for home brewing and love it. it takes about 2/3 of a tank to brew a 6 gallon batch. I also recommend you make a windscreen for the base out of sheet metal to increase efficiency.
1142174
Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!
1514120
This is based on my Primus two burner camp stove. Boiling 3 qts of water takes 15 min and uses 1.4 oz of propane. The 1 gal tank fill is 4.25 pounds or 68 oz giving 728 full burner minutes. My estimate for cooking dinner for 4 is 40 full burner minutes or about 18 dinners per tank. Breakfast for me is maybe half that and I don't cook lunch so 60 min per day gives me about 12 days. If you cook more, estimate burner minutes per day to figure how long 728 will last. Hope this helps.
1756781
My tank does not last 21 days either. First, I would ask the manufacturer. I brought home a newly filled 20lb tank. The tare weight (empty) was 16.6 lbs. I brought out the 2 scales that I own (1 digital and 1 spring type) to see if the it weighed 36.6lbs. Both scales read less that 33 lbs. Of course, my scales are not calibrated so maybe that's the problem. I buy from a trustworthy supply store but I don't know to what extent the propane scale is calibrated or regulated to a standard. The other thing is the 'burn' rate may not be accurately controlled at the factory (call them) so that there may be a considerable variation from unit to unit. I'm still not getting the kill rate I had hoped for in my yard/woods. Yesterday I did an extra fogging using a Black Flag fogger just to work in there.
1472612
Without going online to review the difference, I can't tell you the difference. I can just tell you I love my lxe. The one pound propane tank lasts for about 10-12 grillings for 2 people. I usually cook on medium at the highest, pull out the sides so they don't get too hot. Easy to maneuver and easy to clean.
1415216
I used an extra propane tank that we use for our barbecue, but I am sure you can use those disposable cans, but not sure how long they would last. And you do need an adapter. I also agree with the previous post, this is an amazing gas stove. I used it for 2 months while renovating my kitchen and after I built a cabinet and counter outside for it and I still use it to fry e.g., fish.
1371932
Yes you can but this goes through propane, I think it says at high flame it a regular propane tank will last 7-8 hours, I would find a small propane tank, camping world has a 1 gallon refillable tank. I am assuming that you are looking for something small for space requirements.. I love the fire pit and I will never be without one again when I am rving or camping...so much easier... enjoy
1846427
The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.
1690575
I've never used a whole canister in one stretch but I think you can get about 45 mins from one of the butane canisters. I guess that would also vary a bit depending on how high you had the burner turned up.
855620
I'm afraid I don't know. Our unit is used for a parked trailer and shares a 7 gallon propane tank with the furnace and stove. Since I'm not the one living in the trailer I don't have any real sense of how often the tank is filled, how much of the use is the furnace vs. the water heater, etc. I do know that I was worried that it would use the propane a lot faster than the 6 gallon water heater that came with the trailer, but it doesn't seem to.