R-pod Owners Forum : 1 # propane bottles https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : 1 # propane bottles Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:52:35 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:22:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5575 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ 1 # propane bottles : Interesting discussion on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54363#54363 Author: Podster
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 6:22pm

Interesting discussion on the practice here: question about 1# propane bottles [Archive] - Walleye Message Central and here: Notes on Non-Refillable Gas Cylinders  ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:22:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54363#54363 1 # propane bottles : Well, it is a tight community... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54361#54361 Author: fwunder
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:58pm

Well, it is a tight community around here! Wink

I just figured I would try some since I had them sitting around. It will be kinda fun to see if they hold the weight. Good thing I'm not 15 again or I'm sure I'd (or one of my delinquent friends) would figure out something to do with a leaking propane bottle!

fred
]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:58:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54361#54361 1 # propane bottles : You may have the only batch on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54358#54358 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:47pm

You may have the only batch on the planet that don't leak!]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:47:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54358#54358 1 # propane bottles : OK, now you guys got me wundering... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54351#54351 Author: fwunder
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 5:22pm

OK, now you guys got me wundering 'bout this refill idea. So, I just ran out and grabbed one I refilled two days ago. Still same weight, but I'll check again in a few days.


]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:22:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54351#54351 1 # propane bottles : Originally posted by techntrekToss... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54347#54347 Author: Outbound
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:48pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Toss them.  The valves on them are so cheap, usually after just the first hookup they won't seal right again.  I used to have an adapter that allows you to refill from a 20 pound tank and every one I tried I had to keep hooked up to an appliance to keep it from leaking.

I've had exactly the same experience.  It didn't matter if they were brand name (e.g. Coleman, Bernzomatic) or off-brand generic, the valves on the 1-pound tanks would always leak.
]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:48:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54347#54347 1 # propane bottles : I most often use the little Worthington... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54346#54346 Author: fwunder
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 4:46pm

I most often use the little Worthington 1 Gallon tank and adapter hose for grill (Weber Q), single burner stove (Sportsman Cast Iron) and peace-of-mind pod backup. Can also be used for Mr. Heater Buddy heater.

Recently, I decided to mess around with the refill adapter thing and some one pounders I have sitting around. Besides the 1 gallon tank, I have a couple of 20 pounders anyway. The few (Coleman) refills I have done seemed to work just fine. I weighed the empty bottle and came within 1 ounce of full (net 1 pound) when refilling. Tested with soapy water and no leaks. I think I'll pick up one of those Coleman single burner stoves and try one out.

Not sure how much I'll use them, but I'll keep a few around (in the shed) when I don't want to use one of the larger tanks.

fred
]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:46:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54346#54346 1 # propane bottles : I use a 5 pound bottle. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54338#54338 Author: marwayne
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:45pm

I use a 5 pound bottle.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:45:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54338#54338 1 # propane bottles : We drop the tanks off at recycling.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54336#54336 Author: Leo B
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:39pm

We drop the tanks off at recycling.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:39:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54336#54336 1 # propane bottles : Yes, I have not seen, but have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54335#54335 Author: Podster
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 2:01pm

Yes, I have not seen, but have read that there are small tanks designed and rated for refilling.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:01:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54335#54335 1 # propane bottles : that is what I thought. I saw... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54334#54334 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 1:27pm

that is what I thought.  I saw at the RV dealers the other day, the cutest miniature propane tank, refillable just like the big 20 lb. It looked like it would hold a gallon, and with a hose with adapter, it looked like it would be even better than the little  one lb. ones.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:27:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54334#54334 1 # propane bottles : Agreed, single use propane bottles... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54333#54333 Author: Podster
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 1:18pm

Agreed, single use propane bottles are not designed to "refillable tank specifications" and therefore, pose a safety hazard...the valves are not designed for multiple uses and the steel used is not the same grade as, say...a 20lb tank. ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:18:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54333#54333 1 # propane bottles : Toss them. The valves on them... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54328#54328 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 11:20am

Toss them.  The valves on them are so cheap, usually after just the first hookup they won't seal right again.  I used to have an adapter that allows you to refill from a 20 pound tank and every one I tried I had to keep hooked up to an appliance to keep it from leaking.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:20:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54328#54328 1 # propane bottles : I have accumulated a lot of those... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54327#54327 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 5575
Posted: 21 Nov 2014 at 11:11am

I have accumulated a lot of those supposed throw away propane bottles.  We have an outdoor stove and a Little Buddy heater.  Are there any tricks to refilling them, or should one just toss them?]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:11:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5575&PID=54327#54327