LP gas tank extension question
We like to use a turkey fryer/burner, something like THIS, to boil shrimp, various other things in a large pot (its often called a 'low country boil', and is great!). The burner for this has a 'femal...
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Ahhh, like so many other things, this has turned into a decision between two choices, both of which have their own pros and cons. :)
Lantley makes a very good point I hadn't thought about (thank you, Lantley): Using a Y connector and long LP hose connected to MH's LP tank, introduces the risk of somebody tripping over the long hose. That could be really, really bad, given that the other end of that hose will have a very hot burner burning on it, and a large pot of boiling shrimp, corn, potatoes, etc. sitting on that burner!
OTOH, carrying a separate LB bottle has its own set of risks, too. Like you said, Lantley, its a case of pick your poison. :)
More I'm thinking about it, I really like the idea of carrying a separate, smaller LP bottle to power this burner. Reason being, a separate bottle has another nice advantage I hadn't thought about: If I purchase an LP hose adapter like this one, I can then use the LP bottle to power our portable grill, and not have to carry and use those small green propane bottles so much anymore. That would free up even more storage space.
I'm thinking about a 10 lb LP bottle like THIS one. It will sit, fit perfectly down inside the pot we have to bring anyway for this, and will utilize what would otherwise be wasted space inside that pot (I measured yesterday to verify the 10 lb bottle would fit inside). And, will provide another good option to power our other grill instead of using those small green bottles. Yes, carrying a separate LP tank inside a pot sitting in an outside storage bin has its risks, but is it that much more risky than carrying several of the small green propane bottles that I bet most everyone carries? I'm thinking not.
Looks like it might be time to pay the Camping World store a visit. :)
Lantley makes a very good point I hadn't thought about (thank you, Lantley): Using a Y connector and long LP hose connected to MH's LP tank, introduces the risk of somebody tripping over the long hose. That could be really, really bad, given that the other end of that hose will have a very hot burner burning on it, and a large pot of boiling shrimp, corn, potatoes, etc. sitting on that burner!
OTOH, carrying a separate LB bottle has its own set of risks, too. Like you said, Lantley, its a case of pick your poison. :)
More I'm thinking about it, I really like the idea of carrying a separate, smaller LP bottle to power this burner. Reason being, a separate bottle has another nice advantage I hadn't thought about: If I purchase an LP hose adapter like this one, I can then use the LP bottle to power our portable grill, and not have to carry and use those small green propane bottles so much anymore. That would free up even more storage space.
I'm thinking about a 10 lb LP bottle like THIS one. It will sit, fit perfectly down inside the pot we have to bring anyway for this, and will utilize what would otherwise be wasted space inside that pot (I measured yesterday to verify the 10 lb bottle would fit inside). And, will provide another good option to power our other grill instead of using those small green bottles. Yes, carrying a separate LP tank inside a pot sitting in an outside storage bin has its risks, but is it that much more risky than carrying several of the small green propane bottles that I bet most everyone carries? I'm thinking not.
Looks like it might be time to pay the Camping World store a visit. :)
