How much propane does this use?
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BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per month)so in a month plan on 1-2 BBQ cylinders BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per... » Read More BTU is really BTU/hrPropane Gas (LP) 91,500 Btu per Gallon call it 100,000so at 10,000 BTU takes 10 hrs to burn 1 gallon or 2 gallons/day or 1/2 BBQ tank per daybut I hardly ever use this device at any more than "1" the lowest setting of 1-5say it's 2000 BTU, but its only on 30% of the time at most, that's 700BTU, call it 500then it takes 200 hr to burn a gallon that's 10 days, or 2 gallons/monthA small BBQ cyclinder is 20lb, propane weighs 5lb/gallon so 4 gallons in a BBQ tankI under estimated (under estimate says 1/2 BBQ cylinder per month)so in a month plan on 1-2 BBQ cylinders « Show Less
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I run my 7500 watt gen set on natural gas. One time I did try using propane just to see how it would work with a 20 pound tank and it seemed to do well. Don't remember what the size of the hose but I think it was 3/8 inch.
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It is very efficient on fuel but I'm not sure about using a disposable propane bottle. You can hook up a small refillable bottle and buy the legs for it but one of those 'Big Buddy' heaters may be a better option. Our Wave heater is used in our camper. It's hooked up to our propane line and works great.
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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 the big, regular propane tank. I have really enjoyed this bbq, it cooks very well and is easy to clean. Good luck.
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Natural gas has less BTU's than Propane, so you would need to change the oriface on the propane burner to larger, usually HomeDepot or Lowes can help with that
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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.
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I don't know that the mixture (fuel/air) would be correct. Propane is cheaper... depending on where you are.
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This heater uses the little propane canisters found at any sporting goods store. Otherwise, you can buy the hose attachment for about 45.00 dollars and attach a large propane container (like you have on a barbeque grill) to the heater. I only have used the small canisters. Those are what fit my needs.
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how big of the propane tank needed to run the whole house for one full day?
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I honestly have no idea. All I can attest to is that when we use this heater to complement our heating system, we have realized a significant savings in our use of propane.
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I took mine up last summer and didn't have any problems, I want to say my camp was was just over 10,000. I had a propane stove as well, this year I am replacing my propane with this one, it's just so light weight and small, and nothing lacking in performance.
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It uses propane just like your grill. It uses very little fuel. I can get four 9 hours smokes out of a tank and still have some left over.. I love mine. The cabinet design and pull out shelves make it a breeze to use. Very well made except the lags are flimsy. You don't dare drag it as the legs will buckle. Lift to move.
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Propane contains 91K BTUs per gallon. A 40K BTU heater thus uses about 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).
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I got this as a gift for my parents. They just use a standard propane tank. It works great.
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Do you have any propane units at all that your using now?It's a great heater I would google it too...and see
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I use Coleman 16.4 oz Propane fuel. But at Chicagland Speedway last year for a NSCAR race WE saw one catch on fire, the green paint bubbled off, the smoke was black, and smelled horrible. If I would have not yelled at the guy using the grill there would have been major problems. He had this grill on a waist high table the flames were so high they almost started his canopy on fire. It would have if we didn't spot it in time.
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Rose, as I have stated before, I don't know exactly the amount of electricity used, however, I do know that my electric bill went up only slightly, while we saved a surprising amount of propane. Very satisfied with the overall savings.