[rsmurano]

Safe compared to what? Natural gas is safer, pellet grills are the safest.
Propane tanks can explode, a leaking hose/fitting can cause fires. I have seen a few propane grills on fire, it results in a big fire and since most people have them next to their house, it catches the roof on fire and the rest is history.
I moved away from propane over 20 years ago and went with pellet grills, food tastes better, more convenient, it’s a smoker too, dozen varieties of wood pellets like apple, pecan, and of course, these are safe

[richardc1947]

Never seen or heard of this in the 12 years I’ve been here. Probably caused by some other problem than just heat.

[Captainpd]

2 pages of the same answers. Why do people continue to post their comments over and over again. Not one person or statement that says that these tanks will explode. Why doesn't the original post let us know his "source"???

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

I’ve lived in the south for over 50 years. This is not a problem.

[banjobob]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

tanks have a pressure relief valve to eliminate extreme pressure build up . No worry about exploding

[Chi-Town]

Maybe best for OP to go electric.

[gatorbill1]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

Have lived in FL for 43 years and never heard of one exploding like that. I do turn off on tank after using.

[rockyhyder]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

Every propane tank on the market today has over-pressure protection. Unless you have a VERY old tank, which are not supposed to be refilled by commercial vendors, you shouldn’t worry about it. Video can be staged to get the desired effect but I know of NO instance in which a portable propane cylinder has exploded due to sun exposure. The pressure relief device could activate if you left a full cylinder in direct sunlight for an extended period of time but would not explode or even ignite unless an open flame was placed nearby and then only until the fuel was consumed. I hope this helps.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

Can you post the videos.

[NoMoSno]

If it was a problem I don't think big box stores would leave multiple tanks sitting in self-serve bins, in front of their stores, in the FL sun.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I happened to see 2 brief videos recently of gas grill tanks exploding into fireballs due to high outside temps.. We are a year away from moving into our home in TV- I'm curious if outdoor gas grills are common here or if we should leave it behind when we move from Mass.

Thanks!

Search for gas grill fires in Massachusetts you’ll find the same usually OPERATOR ERROR same as here in The Villages/Florida.

[PaulUnderwood]

I’m from NH been here for 4 years have a propane grill with no problems just make sure you bring Don’s steak tips and sausages with you. There’s nothing like them down here.

[Joelack99]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

refitting the grille burners should be relatively easy.

“Relatively” being the key word 😂

You have to buy new jets that fit your grill and completely disassemble the valves. It will only take you an hour the second time you do it. Much longer the first time.

Worth it when you’re done, not to save the pennies on propane, but to save the aggravation of running out of gas. …. If you’re a once a week griller, you could just buy a second tank or a fitting to hook up a disposable camping tank when you run out.

[MacScuba]

Avoid shooting your tank with a .50 caliber gun using incendiary rounds.
https://youtu.be/PWdgs9gstW8

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Captainpd

2 pages of the same answers. Why do people continue to post their comments over and over again. Not one person or statement that says that these tanks will explode. Why doesn't the original post let us know his "source"???

Agree with you. Some people answer the ? without reading all of the previous posts. I am guilty of this myself.