Where do you safely store butane canisters?
1185424
Hi Joan, there is no specific legal prohibition on butane, but safety is the primary concern. Consider it this way, butane is the same stuff that powers cigarette lighters, so if it were not legal to store in the home, we'd have a lot of problems already :-). Butante (and most fuel gasses) are regulated only in terms of proper containment vessels, not in who can have them, or where they can be stored. There are, however some strong suggestions around safety, mostly put forward by the manufacturers. If in doubt, look up the manufacturers data sheet (MSDS) on the substance in question.
1185425
should say on the can cool place not around open flames and not anywhere that is 120 degrees F
1672740
I just leave my Lid Rack in tact. I store the whole thing in my canning pot and when I'm ready to can, everything is right there.
1121704
Yes, nowhere to store them though. I crammed mine in the cig lighter adapter... Still in the plastic of course
2154265
I turn the tank off first then close the burners. This way you allow the propane in the hoses to burn off. I disconnect the tank (20 lb) and store it upright in a bin of my motorhome.
2135243
You can store it outside. However NEVER run a gasoline engine/generator inside or in a low ventilated area. It is extremely deadly.
62469
I store mine in 5 gallon buckets with sealed lids in a cool dry place, it keeps great for 1 year as its used up by then.
1066596
These are designed for Gasoline and diesel fuel storage...I would recommend a container designed and certified for storage of water....
1740359
Store any position you want. You can use any bottle the stopper fits tight into, it will not draw a vacuum if it is loose.
1445591
I have been storing it that way without problem. Note, the inner bag is resealable and I also added a baggie around that.
545458
I have no idea, they are small cans like cigarette lighter butane comes in so I would not think you would want to leave them out in the heat and cold.
640736
Because they're modular, they can be stored virtually anywhere. We have limited space so we stored ours in the garage. Great product and highly recommended for limited space. Ar
52379
I store 3 containers of 2 1/2 gallons each. If your storage room is going to be in an area that is not going to have any sparks or other combustion sources, I don't see any problem with storing a gas can in it. Ours is 20 feet from our house, and there are no electrical/other fire sources in the area.
176728
I keep mine on the counter next to my stove (which happens to be gas). I personally would not store it in a microwave or in a gas stove.
1564926
I have used NATO cans for years, and as long as the rubber seal is in place it can be stored at any angle. used to keep full sized ones in the back of my land rover on their side. Obviously, use at your own risk.
1440727
I can't see why not, as long as there's sufficient ventilation. I'm sure I've seen them used in hotel omlette bars before. You can find the butane canisters at restaurant supply stores.
1242716
It's the little butane canisters you buy at REI or any outdoor store - they come in usually 2 different sizes. Just screw it on to the fitting on the hose from the stove. Easy...
1204712
Yes..Propane tank is conveniently and discreetly stored inside of the base. Access is easy through a side door.