Propane Question

Twistedlarch wrote:

CavemanCharlie wrote:
I understand that you are asking "Just In Case" but, if you have power hook up why not take an electric space heater to supplement the propane heater.

I do plan to run a a space heater as the main source of heat, but I always like to plan for the worse, especially with my 8-10 yr old boys. "What if"

I did just buy two #30 tanks, Home Depot has them on sale on line for $40 with free shipping to your local store

Brian

Good plan, you may need to extend the metal rod between the cylinders in order to get the tank clamp on.

Additionally, may need to buy longer pigtails or relocate the regulator so the pigtails reach the taller cylinders.

It is extremely important to tell the propane filling station that you have NEW cylinders that have never been filled.

Brand new cylinders have to be purged of the air inside, the filling station should know how to do this properly.

Failure to purge will result in nearly no liquid propane to enter the tank due to the air inside and you will get pretty much no propane to use especially if the station is not weighing the cylinder while filling (relying on the OPD valve to stop the fill).