how long does a tank of propane last? Will a full tank last for a 14 hour smoke?
1978501
Depending on temps, both outside, and the temp you're cooking at, the tank will last much longer.
1978502
It will last about that long maybe a little longer. I can usually cook about 3 times with a tank
1978503
Depending on the time of year (I live in New England) In the winter I get about 40 hours per tank for a hot smoke and much more when doing cold smokes. In the summer when it's already 90 degrees probably around 80 hours.
1978504
Not sure how it lasts, but will definitely take care of a 14 hour smoke at 225 degrees
1978505
I have found that my use is about five, five, hour sessions. That is smoking ribs for the most part.
2103633
The propane tank lasts for quite a while. We got our outdoor fireplace at Christmas and use it occasionally. We still have a mostly full tank of gas.
1850253
This dual-bottle Mr. Buddy heater (the big buddy) has higher BTU than the smaller single-bottle heater. On high, I don't think I ever got more than 5 hours out of a 1# bottle. I think the manufacturer includes some sort of specification, though. Check your user guide. For me, I use 20# tanks, not 1# bottles except in an emergency. The 20# tanks seem to last forever. The key is, the heater really heats a space. You don't need to leave it on for a long time. Just turn it on, bring your space up to temperature, then turn the heater off. For my 200 sq foot mini-cabin, with vaulted ceilings, this typically takes 10 minutes -- a few minutes to come up to temperature, and a few minutes to make everything really toasty and hold that temperature so it lasts. I've never tried to time a 20# tank -- I'd heat myself out of the cabin if I tried. So in winter, a 20# tank lasts about 2 weeks, and is usually 1/4 to 1/3 full when I take it down the mountain for a refill. Hope this helps. - tkh If you're using this heater, you're either car camping or using it in a stationary camp. In which case, a 20# tank is the best way to fuel the heater.
1786684
Not sure about full flame but we've used ours camping 2-3hrs a night on moderate flame setting for a week & the tank never ran out.
1125745
I have only used a few time. bought it for camping.the butane suppose to last 12 hours and the wicks for it like 3 hours. the lantern part runs on batteries.
852655
The tank shown is just disposable. If you are using the heater to heat a garage I would recommend you purchase the hose and adapter to connect to a 20lb. propane tank. Running the heater on high I have been hard pressed to get more than 4 hours per 1lb tank.
2247892
I have not timed it but it probably depends on the flame setting. I think I heard it goes an average of about 1 hour, but I have not yet used a full canister.
945892
It will last about 7 to 10 mins. in a full tank....has a rather small tank.
1256319
I've never run it long enough to definitively calculate its duration. I also moved the tank when I needed it for my grill. However I can attest that it will burn for many evenings.
1777138
The output is variable so it really depends upon how much vapor you have coming out of the unit. A full tank can easily last a full day and night.
2262515
On a low setting a 20lbs tank will last 20 hrs. On a high setting it will last 8. Heat raises so not much insulation is needed. My tank is 1' below the fire.
1684708
Hi. Make sure that the the mat is pure blue color not light blue. It is supposed to last up to 4 hours of working. Also we recommend to check that the butane cartridge is properly attached, and has gas in it. The cartridge lasts up to 12 hours. Best regards,
1099563
That depends on how high you run the burner...full open you would probably get 3.5-4 hours. I normally run mine about 2/3 open and can get around 6 hours.
1083047
I've never run it full blast. At 50-60%, a full tank will last 4 nights at 12 hours per night.
2262513
A standard size propane tank (like one on a bbq grill) will last right around five hours at a medium-low setting. Depending on how your firepit is set up (style of pit, location of burner, how far away the tank is located) will determine how much insulation - if you need any at all. This kit comes with a very long propane feed hose, so I would suggest you set the tank a distance away and place it in it's own separate enclosure. I do not use an enclosure and no insulation since my tank is six feet away and behind a brick post. I would advise you to separate the tank from the burner if possible. A single enclosure would likely be fine if it's designed (and properly insulated) for the purpose. When you're using consumer trade-in tanks, you never know if any damage has occurred to the new tank by the previous user. I have installed new tanks and discovered later they had been leaking due to damage to the connection threads from a previous user and that could create a dangerous situation if the tank were in an enclosed unit. It's a good idea to keep around a wrench and a roll of plumber's teflon thread tape to seal any leaks that might come up.
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It doesn't come with propane bottles. You have to buy those separately. It's designed to be portable with two 1 pound cylinders. One cylinder lasts about 3 hours on a low setting and two cylinders should last 6 hours. Running it on high will cut this time in half. A case of 1 lb cylinders lasted me 2-1/2 days running it 24 hours. It will get you through a weekend camping trip in a tent no problem.
298433
I ran it a good three hours+ Halloween on one tank with some left over. But it will depend a lot on how much smoke you set it to blow. Mine did not come with a timer, but you can find one on Amazon that works fine.