[Dan Williams]

Actually propane gas grill tanks are very safe, close the service valve after each use. Back in the 90’s the federal government required all propane cylinders under 40# to have an over fill protective service valve. Each of these tanks are regulated by the DOT regarding years of service, a new tank can be refilled for 12 years, then one visual re-qualification that is good for another 5 years. A DOT cylinder has a working relief valve in the service valve of 375 psi the relief will pop off should the internal pressure reach that, propane at 60 degrees has a working pressure of 102.5 psi, at around 100 degrees it would be about 175 psi well below the relief valve psi. The only way a grill cylinder could have an issue would be if the tank were to be over filled, very unlikely with the Over Fill Protective Valves that are installed, but is has happened. The other would be user error, in the case of a gas grill catching on fire and burn the hose that connects to the grill cylinder the large nut used to connect to the tank would burn and pop out of the service valve shutting off the propane service from the tank. Sorry for the long reply, I’ve spent 25 years in the propane industry and wanted to share facts.

[Speedie]

Same problem with gasoline tanks in vehicles. 130 degree asphalt heats up the fuel

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Joelack99

“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.

and you have a shortages of learning time in retirement?

but in the end it is worth it, no propane tank fills, simple on and off valve, no back issues lifting and installing the full tank. . . .

everything good takes time, especially in retirement

future retiree

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

have the NG line fitted for the grille to eliminate the tank. Propane is very expensive relatively speaking.
hopefully your house came with a natural gas extension line to the back of the house.

refitting the grille burners should be relatively easy.

Natural gas does not burn as hot as propane.

I converted one BBQ grille to piped NG, would not do it again.

[tophcfa]

Look no further than your homeowners insurance policy. If grills propane tanks were any kind of significant explosion risk you could bet your bottom dollar there would be a carve out in your policy for coverage in that event.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Geodyssey

Natural gas does not burn as hot as propane.

I converted one BBQ grille to piped NG, would not do it again.

what do you cook that requires that much more heat? I don't like hockey pucks for dinner . . .