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Propane Gas Grill
We are heading back North for the summer/fall soon. This year, we bought a new propane gas grill which sits on a concrete pad behind our GLASSED IN lanai.
I know it is not recommended to bring a propane tank indoors, but I am concerned that if the winds get high during hurricane season, the whole grill may tip over and break the glass enclosure. I have had full size grills tip over UpNorth with less wind than what comes to TV. Would it be best to put the whole grill in the garage? Or does it get above 120F (the alleged heat limit for the propane tank, although I assume it can actually withstand more heat before being dangerous?) in a closed garage in the summer? What are the best and safest options here to avoid both broken glass and tank explosion? |
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Another option
Release the remaining gas.
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Propane Tank Storage Safety Tips
Storing propane tanks in a garage or detached shed is the best choice for indoor storage. These structures provide coverage from direct sunlight, while also providing a well-ventilated area for the tank in warm and cold weather. Keep your tank on the ground, in an area that's clear of electrical tools and flammable or combustible materials. |
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I guess the real question is does the inside of the garage get above 120F if the door is kept closed all summer? |
It can
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I clean the grill well. Completely degrease all parts, remove propane tank,store grill in garage .
Put propane on shady side of the house in shade of a bush in the bed. |
Which direction does your garage door face? I have an eastern facing (more or less) garage & it never approached 120 last summer. On the other hand I opened the door, probably daily, but briefly, usually only to move the car in & out.
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Grill in garage, give your tank to a neighbor to use.
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One guy is falling from sky and meets another guy who is being propelled upward. The first guy says: Hey, do you know anything about parachutes? The other guy says: No, do you know anything about gas grills?
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20 dollars
20 dollars worth of propane, whatever you do with it, I wouldn’t view it as a financial loss. Instead you could call it a purchase of a clean conscience and stress relief. Turn the grill on high for 10 minutes to clean the grates, then either drain it or give it away. Enjoy your summer with less worries.
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Does anyone know the price of propane? I looked it up & it seems the best answer I got was $4.97 I don't know if that is right or not.
It does say this: "Propane Prices in Florida Are Generally Higher Than the National Average. Propane prices in Florida have experienced fluctuations. Still, prices are relatively stable compared to other states and maintain above-national average prices. Since 2016 there has been only one drop in price below an average of $4.0. Currently, propane prices reside at the $4.7 mark, indicating the same start to a heating season for 2023-24 as it was a year before." https://www.comparepropane.com/florida-propane-prices/ |
ACE Refill
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Long term, the easiest solution is to get a natural gas line run to your grill from your house. Any propane grill can be converted to run natural gas fairly easily. When you're heading back up north just use the quick disconnect and move your grill into the garage.
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Grill propane tanks are filled and stored outside till you buy them, why would them need special attention? Just bindi cord you grill to something like tree/ palm. Mine sets out away from house it has never blown over. IMO don’t want it in my garage or up beside my house.
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Got rid of propane gas grills a dozen years ago. Have seen too many propane gas grill fires that start the house on fire. I went with pellet grill, wood flavor pellets, can also smoke the meat. The grill is 140 lbs, not going anywhere unless a direct hit. I buy a bag of pellets online or from Lowe’s. No need the shlep a heavy awkward propane tank around to get refilled
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I would give the propane to a neighbor, screw the grill to a concrete pad, and cover the grill. No way would I put the propane in our garage.
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Gas grill
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Perhaps Dangerous! Don’t fool around with propane
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Remove the tank and store it outside.
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Our patio faces north/northeast. Keep our grill on patio near the house. 24/7/365 for eight years! We have had several hurricanes and never had an issue. I think the fear about gas grills is way overblown, no pun intended.
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lend your 3/4 full tank to a neighbor for the summer to use. Get it back in the fall when you come home
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The suggestion to empty the tank by placing it on its side and opening the valve is a bit flawed for 2 reasons.
1. The valve itself has a spring loaded “seal” that is activated when screwing in the regulator hose. So, nothing is going to come out of the tank without that spring loaded seal is depressed . 2. These tanks have a safety valve inside which is part of the valve . I can describe it as sort of a “float” shut off. When tipping the tank on its side , that safety “float” shuts off the flow and prevents the fuel from coming out of the valve . |
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Well, this has been an interesting conversation.
I never thought to ask this question. I’ve lived here 15 years. When I went north in the summer I just left the tank attached to the grill on my lanai, and an extra tank in the garage. Never a problem. I’m not saying that it’s the thing to do. I’m just suggesting that people wiser than me have suggested many good options. |
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"When I went north in the summer I just left the tank attached to the grill on my lanai, and an extra tank in the garage. Never a problem." |
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We store multiple tanks in both an attached and detached garage in Eastern NC. It gets just as hot here as there and have never had a problem. Check for leaks with soapy water if want to be sure. You need a grill from BQ Grills in Elm City, NC. If our grill blows over we have more to worry about than where to store an LP Tank.:MOJE_whot: Safe travels!
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