Hi folks,I recently bought a propane fire pit (Bond model 67836). It comes set up for a standard 20lb propane tank. Have folks have used these types of fire pits with the 1lb “disposable” tanks? I realize I will need to get an adapter to use them and that they won’t last very long. But I am just wondering if they can be safely used with an outdoor fire pit like this and if people have done so without issues like freezing up…or explosions ??. I really just want to have the ability to use one in case the big tank runs out and I want to keep the fire going for a little longer.Thanks in advance for any input people might have.HipP.S. Moderators - I hope I selected the right forum for this question. Feel free to move it if it fits better somewhere else.

Love these things, especially if they eliminate another stinky wood fire. The fire is nice, the smoke, not so much.

I think so. Fire is very technical.

Just curious how long do they run on a 20lb tank?If you don't have a home grown supply, firewood at parks is crazy expensive. It's nothing to see $10 even $20 for a small bundle.

Propane is propane. If you have the correct adapter you should be fine.

valhalla360 wrote:Just curious how long do they run on a 20lb tank?If you don't have a home grown supply, firewood at parks is crazy expensive. It's nothing to see $10 even $20 for a small bundle.The one I have with the same BTU output as the OP,the last time I had it out with a full 20 LB tank. First night ran it 2 hours full on, then the next night the same 2 hours,third night it ran about 1 1/2 hours but it was not putting out as much flame then the propane ran out.So I got 2 nights of full on then the last night about medium for 1 1/2 hours.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Jun 21, 2024
Ya a 1lb bottle is basically useless.
joebedford
Nomad II
Jun 19, 2024
We've had a propane fire pit for about 20 years. We like it. We've always used 20lb or 30lb cylinders. I can't imagine using a 1lb cylinder. I like to have a 20lber around to be spare for the rig cylinders.
Vastly prefer propane to a wood fire. Don't get me wrong, I like wood fires but campgrounds are too small and smoke gets everywhere including inside our camper. Some people throw their garbage on a still smoldering pit and it stinks for hours.
Denrclif
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2024
You can use a 1lb disposable propane tank with your Bond model 67836 fire pit if you get the right adapter. I've done this with my own camplux fire pit, and it works fine for short sessions. The key is to ensure the adapter is tightly secured and there are no leaks. However, keep in mind that a 1lb tank won't last long, maybe an hour or two at most, depending on the flame size. It’s handy for portability and quick use but not ideal for longer gatherings. Always keep a spare tank and check for leaks before lighting.
Diamond_c
Nomad
Dec 17, 2023
I just found this conversation. I was fixin’ to post up the very same question. I’m contemplating buying one of these myself, and was wondering how many people that have one would buy one again? I think we would get a lot of use out of it. I always wake up around 4 in the morning and would like to make a big pot of coffee over a fire but hate trying to get one started that early. I also like the idea of having a fire in the evening and when we’re ready to go in for the night just turn it off instead of having to let it burn out or putting it out by dumping water on it.
- pbeverly
  Nomad
  Dec 17, 2023
  We love ours. Sometimes we do wood, sometimes gas. Sometimes the camground fire rings are in bad locations such as too close to the camper or at the side of a hill where you can't sit all the way around it. Gas is great for the mornings where you just want something quick and easy.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
May 25, 2020
MitchF150 wrote:
Hi Ford truck guy.. It's a "Fire Dancer". I got it around 10+ years ago and is a nice compact unit. The lid you see in my pic screws on like an old air cleaner would on an old V8 with a carb on it and you can haul it around easily.

It has it's own regulator and valve. You can set it really low or full on. Throws off some good heat too, so even under the awning, on a chilly night, you get heat from it and lets you stay out a bit longer. Then, when you are ready to retire, just turn it off, pop the lid on and go to bed!

Mitch

Thanks Mitch...Gonna check them out for sure
wa8yxm
Explorer III
May 24, 2020
Not a recommendation and not a response to the OP's post
But i had to go to Wal*mart today (only they carry what I wanted)

They had a display of TABLE TOP Propane fire pits.
And a radio next to me just farkled. Will ahve to fix (Take me about 2 minutes software issue).
- Grit_dog
  Navigator
  Jun 21, 2024
  Squirrel…
myhippocket
Explorer
May 24, 2020
valhalla360 wrote:
Just curious how long do they run on a 20lb tank?

If you don't have a home grown supply, firewood at parks is crazy expensive. It's nothing to see $10 even $20 for a small bundle.

The manufacturer says about 8 hrs (50,000 btu) on high and about 13 hrs (32,000 btu) on low. But that is probably in some sort of ideal lab setting.
way2roll
Navigator II
May 24, 2020
We have one, a camp chef model I think. Based on how much fuel it uses I doubt you'd get more than a few minutes on a small bottle. We get about 6-8 hrs on a 20 lb bottle. Based on the math, it's less than 30 mins per pound - probably closer to 15 minutes.
Veebyes
Explorer II
May 24, 2020
Can't imagine having a campfire without smoke in your face no matter where you sit around it. Smoke is a requirement.
MitchF150
Explorer III
May 24, 2020
Hi Ford truck guy.. It's a "Fire Dancer". I got it around 10+ years ago and is a nice compact unit. The lid you see in my pic screws on like an old air cleaner would on an old V8 with a carb on it and you can haul it around easily.

It has it's own regulator and valve. You can set it really low or full on. Throws off some good heat too, so even under the awning, on a chilly night, you get heat from it and lets you stay out a bit longer. Then, when you are ready to retire, just turn it off, pop the lid on and go to bed!

Mitch