what size propane tank does it need a 40lb?
2030915
I'm not sure what the largest tank the heater can hold, but I have been using the regular 15 lb tank that's used in most gas grills. Hope this helps.
2030916
we use a 15 pound tank, the standard size at the grocery store, but the space could take something larger.
2030917
It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy this heater. The chimney is GLASS so be very careful when using, moving or storing this heater. It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy... » Read More It uses the standard propane tank that is typically available at Home Depot, Lowe's and other general Hardware or Farm Supply stores. It will be about 12" diameter and 18" tall. It may also be referred to as a 40# tank. This is a very common tank and you will have to buy the first tank and then get it re-filled when empty. Most of these stores can either re-charge your empty tank or will exchange it with a full one they will have in stock. Typically you would simply exchange your depleted tank with a re-charged one that these stores will have on hand. Good luck and hope you enjoy this heater. The chimney is GLASS so be very careful when using, moving or storing this heater. « Show Less
387482
It consists of an inner and an outer brass ring. The outer measurement (from the outside of the larger ring is 1". The inner ring is 1 1/4" taking the outside dimension and 3/4 for the inside dimension. To connect to a 5 to 20 lb. propane tank, you need to buy a LP Quick-Connect to Acme hose. This item is on the last page of the "Assembly & Operating Instructions" booklet that comes with the BBQ (#57629). It costs about $40. I hope this helps.
218817
Propane contains 91K BTUs per gallon. A 40K BTU heater thus uses about ½ 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).
1149716
Using the proper hose and regulator most grills that use 1lb tanks can be adapted to use 20lb tanks.
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.
1757968
Hi Bill G. - Can't say for sure. Our propane locker on our Morgan 45' was customized by PO and the existing outdated tanks were this size specs. New ones worked out great! (Our boat holds two.) I've seen some sailboats do use smaller size tanks but many are set up with this size tank, pretty common.
624324
The previous answer is wrong. A gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds. This tank holds 11 pounds of propane, which is approximately 2.6 gallons. Standard 20 pound tanks hold 4.8 gallons.
952713
Christian, This heater is the very best we've owned, but it will not operate on a 20lb. portable tank in my opinion. We had tried a 40lb. tank from the local propane dealer many years ago with a different heater and it worked, but not well.....took an entire day to heat the pool and used so much propane [because of the lower pressure of a portable] that it was totally consumed in two days' time. We have a large [permanent] 80lb. unit now like the ones that people use for small home heaters and propane cooking stoves.....one fill lasts almost all Season and the heater runs like a champ.
1381938
It will accept a 20lbs propane tank which is probably the same as your camper line even if its not 20lb tanks, by using the adapter manufactured by Kuuma which is a low pressure conversion kit for the Stow N' Go 125 Part# 58270. It can be purchased from Defender Industries, since Amazon does not carry it currently. http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C2276204%7C2276218%7C2276224&id;=59525
2201356
40 lb tank works much better as the 20 lb tank can freeze up if you run it continuously.
1178398
Mine are the standard BBQ size I think 25 pound I have two tanks for a travel trailer and it works great
2106617
I think that this would be a bit much for a 40 gallon tank. I would go for a lesser model. it works well on my 55 gallon tank but I would not go lower than that
875601
I have a 35 gallon tank and the hose is much too long. I have cut the hose significantly to use in my tank. Based on my experience I think this could work well for a 40 gallon tank.
1042080
I would say a 20 lb propane tank would last 1-2 hours with it on full. I'd also recommend that you get the squeeze-switch so that it only has a pilot running when you don't need it. This also increases the safety significantly if you drop it.
1638626
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 thebig, regular propane tank. I have really enjoyed this bbq, it cooks very well and is easy to clean. Good luck.
1758034
I have the item installed in my motor home. Very easy to install. The 5 foot hose allows me to hook up a standard 20 pound propane tank and run the stove, water heater, etc. without even opening the valve from the main propane tank. If your threads are the same on the 40 pound tank as a standard 20 pound you could hook the second tank in. Otherwise just put a 20 pound tank attached to the 40 pound tank you are using. The tee is installed between your forty pound tank and the pressure regulator servicing the trailer so pressure is regulated entering the trailer.
1189811
Yes 40 pounds should be enough because; you should not put more than an inch of coral on the bottom as this can cause Nitrate problems. In fact i recommend 1/2inch to 3/4 inch of substrate. this is heavy enough not to get sucked up in your Vac.