[MrFlorida]

Whatever you do, leave the propane tank outside.

[spieka1912]

The grill can go in garage. The propane tank should not be stored indoors. Find a shaded spot outside in a corner somewhere & strap it down. If the tank is indoors and fails for some reason your house will be leveled to a pile of tooth picks throughout the neighborhood. No joke, I saw the results years ago when in the fire service.

[ithos]

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[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Whatever you do, leave the propane tank outside.

Originally Posted by spieka1912

The propane tank should not be stored indoors.

I cover this already.

If your grill is propane and you store it indoors, remove the tank first and store that outdoors.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I'll be heading north soon. Last year I left the propane grill on the back concrete pad, covered, but someone suggested that if we have the strong winds that come when the remnants of a hurricane pass over TV, my grill could become an unguided missile.

I'll give it a very thorough cleaning, but it's still going to smell awfully delicious to vermin, so I'm wondering about storing it in my garage. Any suggestions on how to store it over the summer, and if storing in the garage, how to make it less savory for critters?

Buy a couple of tie-downs that you screw into the ground near the edge of our patio, and some strong rope, and secure the grill that way. Be sure to turn off the propane valve on the tank, and secure it to the grill, or tie it down as well

[gatorbill1]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

First time you purchased, they charged ~$50.
Refills are ~$20.
Get your tank cost back............deposit..........core..........etc .

Tried to bring one back to Lowes and was told deposit is NOT refundable.

[JayK!]

Store in lanai. Remove propane tank and store outside. Make sure your grease trap is cleaned out.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by JayK!

Store in lanai. Remove propane tank and store outside. Make sure your grease trap is cleaned out.

^This. And depending on the configuration of the brand/model of your grill, either get a cheap foil roasting pan or a plastic bag. Whatever you can do to catch the crap in the bottom of the grill when you scrape it out. Remove the grill grates and the gas tube if it is in the way. I soak the grates in a cookie sheet or flat in a stationary tub with dawn/hot water. For bigger components, I've used mortar tubs before also. Use a plastic putty knife (98 cents at hardware store) and scrape the grease buildup in the bottom of the gill. Scrape it into the little hole or trap in the bottom of the grill. Under this is where you put the cheap foil pan or large bag so it can catch all the crap and makes for easier cleanup. Then dry the grates, reassemble everything and throw away the obvious trash.

If it is a Weber kettle style grill, take the legs and ash catcher off. The bottom of the kettle fits perfectly over a standard 32 gallon trashcan. Line said can with a trash bag. Set kettle bottom atop lined trashcan. Scrape all the grease and gunk out through the three little slots. Reassemble and throw away the obvious trash. Easy Peasey.

PS-- Simple Green or a spray degreaser works wonders! Spray and let soak before scraping. For REALLY badly burnt-on stuff, I seal the gunked portions in a large yard-type plastic trash bag. I stick my arm in there with a can of Heavy Duty Easy Off oven cleaner. Liberally coat all gunked surfaces. Wear latex or other type protective gloves. Hold your breath while doing this, lol. I seal the bag up totally (big trash bag, with a few twists and a piece of duct tape. Then let it marinate in there for 24 hours or more. Then (in a very well ventilated area), open it up and clean as described above.

I have completely reconditioned several very gunky Weber kettles and Weber Q propane grills to a very like-new condition using these methods.

Hope this helps for your longer term storage needs.

[photo1902]

During “hurricane” events, I’ve rolled my grill into the lanai. And on other occasions, I’ve put it in the garage.

Ive stored propane tanks in my garage for years, both here and where I moved from.

I’ve never had any issues

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by photo1902

During “hurricane” events, I’ve rolled my grill into the lanai. And on other occasions, I’ve put it in the garage.

Ive stored propane tanks in my garage for years, both here and where I moved from.

I’ve never had any issues

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

I guess that explains all of the garage propane tank explosions we hear about

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I guess that explains all of the garage propane tank explosions we hear about

Gasoline is also flammable, but nobody drains their gas tank before parking in the garage.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Gasoline is also flammable, but nobody drains their gas tank before parking in the garage.

Yes, but gas in gas tanks on a car are not stored under pressure.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

Yes, but gas in gas tanks on a car are not stored under pressure.

Very true

[jarodrig]

Originally Posted by Caymus

Up north, I have used moth balls to keep mice from nesting during the looooong cold winters.

FYI , the use of moth balls outdoors in Florida is illegal….not sure about other states….


Is it illegal to put mothballs outside Florida?