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Mile_High
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Apr 26, 2016

Propane tap on curb side

We have a propane tap on the curbside that I understand won't work on a regulated BBQ grille and I don't really feel like butchering my Weber Q to take off the regulator. I don't think it will work on my fire pit either. Are there any other uses for the tap besides a heater?

I'm trying to debate whether it would be worth buying a 12 hose for it.

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  • I removed the regulator from the grill and installed a 10 ft hose with a male quick disconnect (similar to an air hose quick disconnect) purchased from a propane dealer. Then installed a shut off valve and a short hose from the fitting in the RV to extend to the outside of the baggage compartment with a female disconnect on the end of that. This allows me store the grill in a different compartment, shut off propane when not in use, and with the longer hose to grill away from under the awning. Lastly hooked the regulator that was removed from the grill to the adapter that screws into a portable propane tank with a female quick disconnect so I can still use the grill when away from the RV. Sounds like a lot of work but really not so, more time rounding up supplies than actually doing the job, but really works good. Also use the same hook up for the portable fire place. Send me a PM if you have any questions.
    Blessings: kdk
  • As you already suspect it is a pretty useless piece of junk. There are gas grills that can be used for that purpose. But from most reports they are not very good. Cap it, remove it, or simply ignore it and continue using your Weber.
  • If your tap is after the regulator you are on low pressure, going to grill you are trying to go through two regulators. You need to go from high pressure to grill or remove regulator from grill. I have a tap ahead of the regulator for high pressure. Make sure the hose you get is for high pressure if you go that route