can I use a 16 gallon propane tank instead of 20? Will I blow myself up??
382842
I would say as long as the connections are correct there shouldn't be a problem.
382843
As long as the connecting fitting is the same you shouldn't have any problem.
1971498
I wouldn't say no problems! Some places have a minimum amount they sell and it's 20 lbs. where I live in norther ca. 90% of the places that sell propane won't fill my tank because of that minimum. Unless you want to buy their minimum amount.
1261921
yes. Whenever I have used this heater in my hot house ,I have always used a 20 gal. propane tank and it works very well.
2272516
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.
2045843
The manufacturer offers no options to convert this to natural gas. I purchased a 30 pound propane bottle as my primary source for emergency use. This gives me time to refill my 20 pound tank.
1802354
I am hoping you are not thinking of hitching this up to the natural gas supply in your house. I can't imagine you not blowing yourself up if you do. I would seek the advice of a certified plumber but my initial reaction is that the pressure of gas coming into your house from the street is far greater than what this unit can handle. If you mean gas from a large outside propane unit, that is probably doable, but again I would seek the advice of a professional. Gas is one thing I wouldn't fool around with.
2201359
20 lb tank is fine. I think you can burn a couple lbs an hour, but it heats up so fast I always turn it off after a 1/2 hr and back on later.
809285
It works fine with extender hoses made for the purpose. They don't have a regulator but rely on the regulator assembly that comes with the stove. The stove end of the hose simulates the top of a 1# propane tank. The tank end screws onto the tank connector. Another variation connects to a propane tree which connects to the tank. Totally easy, totally safe, designed for that purpose.A 20# tank is not convenient to lug around but lasts a lot longer if you don't have to move it around. There are intermediate size tanks that are a compromise between capacity and weight.
334987
Robert, we have two twenties on line with our heater, but I can't think of any reason why you couldn't use a 100# tank
113694
I am using a 20 lb tank every day for cooking on the patio. But you can also use one of those little bottle tanks for camping or tailgating.
99474
Lisa ,,, It will take any small standard propane tank. You can also connect a large 20 Gallon tank to it with a hose. I have had mine for a year now and it is working just fine with just basic cleaning now and then. I cook steaks burgers hot dog just fine and have made pan cakes and cooked eggs and bacon on it. No problem starting it with built in starter. Just turn on the gas wait a few seconds and hit the ignition button and it will ignite. you may have to hit the ignition button two or three times at times but that is not a prob. for me.
1682805
In principle it should work. .The Propane GasGenie was tested on standard 20lb propane tanks.If you can let me know more about the RV propane tank you are using I will be able to help you better. If you would like to try it I will happily refund your money if you find there is a problem. Regards I believe you will be OK. I suggest that you go ahead and buy one. Bearing in mind my offer of a refund if you are not happy. But when you are on the move it might be an idea to remove it from the tank so the sloshing of the liquid does not confuse the sensors. Then replace it when you are static again.
2176228
I really can't answer the question. I have a 16x24 foot garage and setting the heater on 1 and 1/2 it gets up to 70 degrees. So I don't have to set it that high. I really don't use it that often so I can't tell how a 20 lb. tank would last.
1452881
Yes, you can use any size bottle or canister of propane. It's about how long it will last for what you need it to do. Anyway the answer is yes. BIG BOB out!
944090
If the connection is the same as a 20lb tank, then yes. I would get a 20 (like the one in the picture) then you can have them both filled at the same time. I can run about 48 hours on high with a 20 lb tank.
1942088
Well, I'm not sure what you mean by "larger," but since the device is giving you an estimate of how much propane is left in a tank, I suspect the size would not matter. The device needs to be placed as low on the tank as possible. If you can do that part, I think you would be ok. Good luck!
1271160
Yes. I have a smaller tank which I use for picnics which is easier to handle instead of the 20lb. tank which I use mainly home. You just have to ensure that both have the same hose connection.