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JT's avatar
JT
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Propane canister seal?

I would like to get a Weber Q1000 for the RV and plan to use the 16 oz. (or the 14 oz., if I can find these!)canisters. I've always used a charcoal grill so I'm not familiar with propane canisters. Do the canisters 'seal' themselves when removed from the connection on the grill? Or, can one get a cap to seal a partially-used canister? Is it safe to carry the canisters in a closed compartment?

Thanks for any information!
  • Francesca_Knowl's avatar
    Francesca_Knowl
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    The disposable canisters have an internal valve that is designed to close once the canister is unscrewed from the gas fitting.

    Rarely one won't close due to a valve imperfection or bit of dirt wedged in there. This happened to me once and I just right quick screwed it back on to the BBQ fitting, which was of course in the off position. Perfect seal! Transported it that way without issue and used it up at the next stop.
  • Peg_Leg's avatar
    Peg_Leg
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    The 14 oz cylinders are available at almost any camping, hardware or wally world type of store. Most of the time I see 2 of them in a shrink wrap pack. Plenty safe to carry just try to pack them so they don't get banged around.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2014
    It's a good little RV grill. Rather than the disposable bottles, consider a refillable 1 gallon tank. Works great, light weight, saves money, easily stored, portable and with that grill, lasts a long time.



  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jul 27, 2014
    As said before, yes they seal themselves but they're not very reliable anymore. I've had so many slowly leak down that I'm just hooking the BBQ up to a bulk container instead.
  • LakeN's avatar
    LakeN
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2014
    yep. the Weber Q1000 is great. we just got a new one to replace our old worn out Weber.
  • JT's avatar
    JT
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2014
    I can barely find space for the Q1000 (have to remove the lid and carry the two parts separately), so carrying a propane tank is not an option; have to use the small canisters.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jul 27, 2014
    downtheroad wrote:
    It's a good little RV grill. Rather than the disposable bottles, consider a refillable 1 gallon tank. Works great, light weight, saves money, easily stored, portable and with that grill, lasts a long time.





    X2, and all you need is an adapter hose.
  • SWMO's avatar
    SWMO
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    You might also consider a hose. It makes hook up very easy, just leave the hose attached to the grill.
  • edm3rd's avatar
    edm3rd
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2014
    Ron3rd wrote:
    downtheroad wrote:
    It's a good little RV grill. Rather than the disposable bottles, consider a refillable 1 gallon tank. Works great, light weight, saves money, easily stored, portable and with that grill, lasts a long time.





    X2, and all you need is an adapter hose.


    I generally use a refillable tank as above, but I've seen brass caps for the disposable 14/16oz tanks, maybe from Campmor ? Something similar might be available at a good hardware store.

    Edit - Campmor no longer stocks them, but Amazon, Sportmans Guide, Cabelas and eBay. Try googling disposable propane cylinder caps.

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