One Pound Propane Re fill Adapter

This why I have a member of this site since 2003. All excellent information and advice. It is much appreciated

Thank you all.

I have propane Tiki lights that require the one pound tank. No way to use a hose plus they are many feet apart.

I don't think they have a safety release valve. That is a bleeder valve.

I made a valve tool so I can bleed the tank.

I made my fill device with a flexible hose so I can set the 1 pound tank on a food scale.

scbwr wrote:
Another option is to buy a smaller tank and adapter hose. I bought a 5 lb. tank to use with my Weber grill.

that's what I did.
bumpy

1. Works very well. Not really much hassle.
2. Refill about $0.89. New never less than $2 where I live.
3. Follow the directions exactly and the refil will be just slightly less than one lb.
4. There is no risk of the bottle rupturing. There is a built-in relief valve.
5. Not illegal to refill and transport unless done commercially.
6. No empties to throw in the trash.

I'm with BillyW. I carry 4 bottles in a metal case along with the adaptor. I don't even try to get them full, no need with extra bottles available.
I try to set the empty bottles in a shady or cooler place than the full cylinder. I listen and can hear when the gas is flowing. Once the flow stops or one minute (checked via watch second hand) I stop filling and move to the next bottle.
Always check for leaks. If I have a bottle that won't seal I'll leave it hooked up to the grill this seals it from the atmosphere. Or I'll leave it burning until empty to help clean the grill and then dispose of it. If I catch bottles on sale I rotate out all of my old ones. I've had 2 bottles than wouldn't seal in 15 yrs.

Good info. I bought an adapter, but haven't used it yet.

I do it all the time year round. It works very well. It's true that it's difficult to get those canisters completely full, let alone over filled. I average around 75% full, which is good enough for me. I re-use them until they quit holding propane reliably, but store them in the garage which has plenty of ventilation. I don't find the process arduous at all.

I freeze the small disposable when empty. After a few yours in the freezer it's ready. Wear leather gloves and eye protection. Perform this outside. When refilling the ice on the side of the small container will slowly disappear. You can also hear the transfer in progress. When full turn off the big tank. There is a small chance an ice crystal can develop in the small container. You'll know. If an ice crystal develops set container down outside away from the building. In a few minutes it will empty. Give the small empty an hour to melt the ice crystal. Refreeze.

As mentioned before only reuse so many times. If an ice crystal develops on a container more than once toss it. Leather gloves are required in case of leak. Leaking propane will hurt bare skin.

Yes that is another option to look at also. I thought refilling the tanks would make give me a cheaper option than buying the small tanks but more so, with age comes a degree of difficulty climbing up into the back of the truck to haul out the bigger propane tank.:)

It is NOT illegal in the USA except for commercial purposes. It is perfectly legal for an end user to refill and transport the bottles.

I have one, I've done it several times and haven't been pleased with the results. I failed to get the bottles full most times, and it is a nuisance to mess with.

I recommend modifying the LPG system on the RV to run a hose from your existing tank or cylinder to your appliance. Far easier to deal with a hose than filling, storing, and changing those little bottles.