i can only get 20 lb tank is it possible to have the co2 tank on the outside? and if so where is a safe place to drill?
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The unit comes with a 2.5lb tank. I bought a 20lb tank and got lucky when I drilled through the shell the first time. I drilled another hole for another add on and punctured the refrigerant lines. What did I learn from that? From the inside of the refrigerator cut the plastic shell with a box cutter. Use one where you can adjust the depth and only expose enough of the blade to cut the plastic. cut the hold large enough to expose the foam. Using a plastic spoon, stick, your fingers, just nothing sharp, scrape away the foam until you get to the metal outer shell. You may or many not run into cooling lines but if you do, you now have them exposed and you can drill from the INSIDE to run your CO2 lines. Learn from me and don't blindly start drilling away. -edited for spelling.
546459
Looking for the same thing for a different reason. I'm looking for a way to use those small portable tanks with one of those propane-powered weed burning torches. Would be much easier to walk the burner around with a portable tank attached than to drag around a 20-lb tank. Do any of you readers have information to help all of us with our situations? Thanks in advance!
982629
Probably not good for it - that CO2 wants to go somewhere. You could put a T-valve on the line to cut off the supply to the tank and redirect it to outside the tank. It functions just like a very low-power air bubbler.
1002304
I was able to place my 20 gallon on the bottom of the stand but did not keep it there. The reason is because petco did not cover anything about using the bottom to hold a 20 gallon. This could cause one big issue for you as well the fish in both tanks. So my advice would be not to try it! You could always contact the company and ask them directly but more likely get told nearly what I covered. I hope that helps you out.
1540833
No, you have to buy tank sepparately. I live in Colombia, and the we use here a 20 lb. or 30 lb. tank, which fits inside the grill.
875907
No where. There is no place to refill the co2 canisters. It's a scam. Don't buy this device.
51357
I just took the 20# tank off my BBQ pit and hooked it right up. Don't see why you couldn't use a larger tank cause I think they would be the same pressure.
598159
If you have a larger unit, such as the CoolMist HTM-6009 then it should go in the BASE (referred to as the reservoir on the packaging), not the tank. There is even a little hole for it between the two sides.
1815346
Tis does not directly answer your question, but I bought and used a 20 lb. tank and had no problems. I never used a small gas canister. I'd suggest asking a gas supplier for ideas on how to correct the problem.
865772
i have filled the small one pounds size so you should be able to fill 20#tanks with this tank but will not fill it up all the way full look on ebay they should have a connector. the bad thing is the big tank has to be upside down for the gas to come out. hope this helps
197626
I would stay with the 20LB tank...keep a spare if you are worried about running out while cooking. A tank next to the grill looks too tacky.
32452
just need a BBQ type reg and hose, or borrow the one off your BBQ. I bought one at the local Ace hardware, but Home Depot carries them too. Walmart might also. Camping goods places, Walmart, Sports authority, Camping world , will have ways to do multiple hookups. so one tank will do several things. Remember it takes propane, not natural gas.And you have to adjust the air to get a pretty blue flame with the bolt that fits in the burner.
1780669
I leave the CO2 tank and regulator inside my kegorator and run the gas from each regulator port to CO2 distributors. You can find CO2 distributors on Amazon and various Homebrew Sites. Make sure your distributors have check valves.
1060402
You can actually actually get the adapter hose for the grill to 20lb tank anywhere. I bought mine from Walmart. Amazon has them, etc. Just make sure you are getting the hose that goes from a small bottle to normal propane, length as desired. I got a longer one so I could stow the 20lb bottle away.
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There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on fuel, or a double 100 lb tank system with an auto switch regulator. There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on... » Read More There is no reason that I can see that this unit could not be mounted outdoors and removed before it freezes in the winter. There is a drain on the unit. I personally would make sure there is some kind of protection from the weather mainly driving rain as there are electronics and connections inside that could corrode if they get wet. If you plan on using a 20lb propane tank as a fuel source, I do not recommend it as the pressure in the tank can vary and cause the control valve to have issues. Use the 100lb cylinders with a proper regulator with an auto shut off if the tank gets low on fuel, or a double 100 lb tank system with an auto switch regulator. « Show Less
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Yes a standard 20lb tank will fit. It is designed for a 20lb tank with a nice cradle with thumb screw to secure it. The specs are wrong in the Amazon ad re: size of tank. I just set ours up - easy and a decent flame in daylight when I tested. We'll see how it looks tonight - 50 degrees in Chicago area.
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I am currently using my weber grill with the 20lb tank size. I bought an adapter hose that allows me to use the big 20lb tank and I can also use the small portable Coleman bottles. Go to your local hardware store and get an adapter hose. I did not modify my grill.