How many hours of grilling time would a 16 oz propane canister average? Can a 15 lb propane tank with an adapter be used with this grill?
926244
You can use a larger tank with the correct adaptor. I used mine for the first time on a camping trip and cooked 6 breasts at one time for 5 people and. I enjoyed cooking on it the only thing I would suggest is to put foil under the burner for easier cleanup. Its a great grill.
926245
Depends on how often you use it. I bought a 4-pack of cannisters last Oct. & am on my 3rd one. Not sure about the larger tank, but I think it can be used with an adapter. I'd say if you do a lot of grilling for a lot of people, a bigger grill might be better for you. There's just one of me, and this grill is ideal.
926246
only have used a standard tanks using a special adaptor purchesed at lowe's/home depot. lasts forever and keep the small propane when we go to the beach... (live in hawaii).love the grill great price, easy to clean, quality workmanship
1282372
A propane canister doesn't come with it. You need to buy either a coleman fuel canister or the adapter for a larger propane tank. I highly recommend the adapter as even running two coleman canisters on low you'll run through them in 5-8 hours.
1146732
You can use the camping version cylinders (16.4 oz) or use an adapter valve to attach to a large propane canister.
1566081
You can use the 14 oz or 16oz propane canisters that are available at most hardware stores, home centers (lowes, Depot), Mass merchants (WalMart, Target, Kmart, etc.) or sporting goods stores (Dicks, Sports Authority, Academy). IN addition you can purchase a conversion hose which you can connect directly to a 20lb propane tank (the ones that all big grills use.
213783
You may use the small one pound cylinder by screwing it into the fitting one th right side of the grill. I prefer to use the adapter to attach a larger propane bottle. I also have a five foot long propane hose to run from the grill to five gallon tank. You may need an adapter on the tank side also. The grill works great and I use it a lot at home and camping.
2154263
This grill uses a regular 20 lb. Propane tank , just turn the tank off and unhook from the grill. If you use the optional kit to use the small green Coleman tanks all you have to do is unscrew the tank off. Just store the rank as you would any tank .The propaine will not come out unless it is hooked up. When you want to use it again just screw it back on...pretty simple . This grill is amazing btw and easy to use and store . Hope this helps you .
1638627
The small 16 OZ. canister or with the spacial hose it will take the standard propane tank.
2173546
We use our Fire Dancer occasionally and we also use the same tank for our grill. We have run it for 2-3 hours probably 3 times. We still have not run out of propane. It puts off some heat but it's not the same as having a regular fire pit with wood. Still it works for us and we don't smell like smoke after. We even use ours to roast marshmallows. Hope this helps.
2063465
When my 20-lb tank on my grill runs out, instead of going out to fill it and ruining my meal, I just screw this adapter on and then I grab a 1-lb can of propane and screw it onto the other end and I am able to keep on cooking and then fill my 20-lb can later. I hope I have been of help to you.
2275311
I haven't run my generator more than a few minutes as it has only recently been received. I do remember seeing 4 1/2 hours at approx. 1/2 load with a 20 lb tank. I've stocked up with a few extra tanks and figure I'm all set as I'd probably run it for a few hours at a time to keep heat, hot water, and refrigerators available as needed. The fact that propane doesn't go bad was an influence in the decision to buy a LP powered generator.
1209770
Real World is a relative thing. You really need to calculate what you need. Take the lowest water temp you think you'll have and the desired output temp as well as flow rate of the appliances using the water to see if this unit can supply what you want. If yes then take the same numbers and figure out the propane usage. 1 Gal of propane is 91,000 BTU and a BTU is the amount of energy it takes to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree. So say you are going to use 20 gallons of hot water a day that is roughly 164 lbs of water. If your winter time water temp is 40 degrees and you want an outlet of 110 you need to raise 164 lbs of water 70 degrees each day. That is 18040 BTU which is .2 gallons. So at that rate you'd go though a barbecue grill tank in 25 days (assuming 5 gallons of propane in that tank). As you can see it's all about the specifics of your situation.
1477191
Propane only! Uses small portable 16 oz cylinders or you can purchase an adaptor to hook up to a larger propane bottle.
1689515
It uses a 1 pound can of propane OR- I use a propane tree and a 20 pound bulk propane bottle (that a grill bottle)
2019772
The directions say it takes 1/2 pound of propane a day to run, so that would be 2 days. However, the connector fits a 20 lb tank not a small can. I haven't tried it yet, but will get the big cylinder when I do.
1572043
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.
2019774
Just looked at the manual and it says ".5 Lbs / 24 Hours" so I'd imagine that you'd get one to two full days from one small can of propane.
221805
As far as I know it only takes the standard size propane tanks, and this appears to be indicated on the Broil King website as well.I think, however, the same company at one point made a portable grill that did use the 1lb canisters. (Although it doesn't seem to be on their website now.)