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36in Blackstone and 1lb Propoane Tanks

TXSamIam
TXSamIam Posts: 32
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Travelling this summer and want to bring my 36in Blackstone to cook for the large group we will be with.  I don't want to transport a 20lb propane tank from TX to the North Carolina Coast and would prefer not to buy one when we get there to just leave it.

Has anyone used the 1lb disposable propane tanks with the 36in Blackstone and if so how much cook time do you get?  I gave the adapter for connection 1lb tanks to a 20lb connection.  I assume (hopefully I am wrong) that the 1lb tank wouldn't last long enough
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I would say it would not be suitable. The BS 17" uses a 1 lb cylinder, but it has only one burner and puts out just 12K BTU. And it STILL doesn't last long. The 36 has 4 burners and 60K BTU!!

    Maybe someone else from your group could bring a 20 pounder? Or, does the place you're staying have a gas grill that you could borrow the tank from? If so, don't forget to bring a wrench. =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,528
    No idea if you can connect a 1# cylinder, but a pound of propane is about 22K btu as I recall. So if you are running a 60,000 BTU appliance you can get about 20 minutes out of a pound of propane running wide open. 
    In other words if you connect a 20# tank, approx 440,000BTU, you have about 7 or 8 hours of use, depending on ambient temps. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Morbid curiosity just got the better of me on this one.

    I just went out and hooked up a 1lb tank to my 36 in Blackstone. Put the adapter on and fired it up. 

    Started a timer. More to follow.

    Also, it doesn't seem to be pushing heat like my big tanks do. I would imagine your best bet is to go to a sporting goods store or hardware store and buy a 4.25 lb tank. 

    That's what I use when I travel and camp. They are small and you can refill them anywhere that sells propane.


    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    The 36" is way bulkier than a propane tank to fire it, seems like the lesser problem is being left home. Just saying. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    edited June 2017
    Killit_and_Grillit said:
    Morbid curiosity just got the better of me on this one.

    I just went out and hooked up a 1lb tank to my 36 in Blackstone. Put the adapter on and fired it up. 

    Started a timer. More to follow.

    Also, it doesn't seem to be pushing heat like my big tanks do. I would imagine your best bet is to go to a sporting goods store or hardware store and buy a 4.25 lb tank. 

    That's what I use when I travel and camp. They are small and you can refill them anywhere that sells propane.


    I've never heard of a 4.25# tank - but I will be looking for one SOON. My little 17" seems to gobble 1 pounders too quickly! BTW the leak problem I had mentioned before was a faulty 1# tank, not the regulator. Now - next question - I assume the 4.25 takes the same connection as a 20# - which I will have to buy - anyone tell me from where? Back to BlackStone maybe???
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    Man you are going to be very underwhelmed with the results. Just stuck my head back out there. Looks like it's been cooking like it does at the end of a 20 lb tank. A lot of orange flame. Don't know if there's just not enough pressure or if it's just not enough gas. Tank is out.

    After 15 minutes being on I sprayed water on it and it barely started bubbling.

    Get a bigger tank.

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,594
    RRP said:
    Killit_and_Grillit said:
    Morbid curiosity just got the better of me on this one.

    I just went out and hooked up a 1lb tank to my 36 in Blackstone. Put the adapter on and fired it up. 

    Started a timer. More to follow.

    Also, it doesn't seem to be pushing heat like my big tanks do. I would imagine your best bet is to go to a sporting goods store or hardware store and buy a 4.25 lb tank. 

    That's what I use when I travel and camp. They are small and you can refill them anywhere that sells propane.


    I've never heard of a 4.25# tank - but I will be looking for one SOON. My little 17" seems to gobble 1 pounders too quickly! BTW the leak problem I had mentioned before was a faulty 1# tank, not the regulator. Now - next question - I assume the 4.25 takes the same connection as a 20# - which I will have to buy - anyone tell me from where? Back to BlackStone maybe???
    ive seen the 4.25 at lowes, same manuf as the 1 pounders ive had leaking problems with the last several years, worthington. like i mentioned before with the 1 pounders, they need the brass cap or they risk leaking after the initial fill
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    fishlessman said:

    ive seen the 4.25 at lowes, same manuf as the 1 pounders ive had leaking problems with the last several years, worthington. like i mentioned before with the 1 pounders, they need the brass cap or they risk leaking after the initial fill
    so the male of a 4.25# is the same connection as a 1#?
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    edited June 2017
    TXSamIam said:
    Travelling this summer and want to bring my 36in Blackstone to cook for the large group we will be with.  I don't want to transport a 20lb propane tank from TX to the North Carolina Coast and would prefer not to buy one when we get there to just leave it.

    Has anyone used the 1lb disposable propane tanks with the 36in Blackstone and if so how much cook time do you get?  I gave the adapter for connection 1lb tanks to a 20lb connection.  I assume (hopefully I am wrong) that the 1lb tank wouldn't last long enough
    @TXSamIam    A suggestion for you here. Take a look at Viking Cylinders as an option for smaller (than the 30#) and yet larger than the 1#. A safer solution for refillable cylinders.

    www.vikingcylinders.com

    Here are the size options

    Specification11 LB17 LB22 LB31 LB
    Propane capacity11 lbs16.85 lbs22 lbs31 lbs
    Propane volume at 60° F2.62 gallons4.05 gallons5.24 gallons7.38 gallons
    Butane capacity13.2 lbs18.70 lbs26 lbs37 lbs
    Water capacity27.5 lbs40.4 lbs53 lbs75 lbs
    Weight8.6 lbs10.2 lbs12 lbs15.9 lbs
    Height15.1 inches18.3 inches22.5 inches28.3 inches
    Diameter12 inches12 inches12 inches12 inches

     

    Not a representative......just see them advertised in Tailgate Magazine.....one of my favorite periodicals. 

    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    FWIW I was also curious and it seems like a 4.25 tank costs more than a 20 lb tank, at least in my quick search. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    edited June 2017
    SmokeyPitt said:
    FWIW I was also curious and it seems like a 4.25 tank costs more than a 20 lb tank, at least in my quick search. 
    WOW you are right - Lowes says $47 for a 4.25!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,594
    RRP said:
    fishlessman said:

    ive seen the 4.25 at lowes, same manuf as the 1 pounders ive had leaking problems with the last several years, worthington. like i mentioned before with the 1 pounders, they need the brass cap or they risk leaking after the initial fill
    so the male of a 4.25# is the same connection as a 1#?
    i believe the 4 pounder is the same as the 20 pounders. they sell caps for 1 pounders for camping now but i only see them online now, they used to sell them everywhere. didnt see the price for a 4 pounder thats crazy
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    @RRP Ron mine is the same as the 20s.

    I bought mine at like Bass Pro or some place like that for my Camp Chef cooker.

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    If I had room to transport a 36" Blackstone a thousand miles I'm pretty sure I'd have room to also take a 20# propane tank.

    If you are concerned about safety issues just remember that your vehicle's gas tank has many more gallons of explosive fuel. :)
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    edited June 2017

    not long if using all 4 burners on high  21600/60000=.36

    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    northGAcock said:
    TXSamIam said:
    Travelling this summer and want to bring my 36in Blackstone to cook for the large group we will be with.  I don't want to transport a 20lb propane tank from TX to the North Carolina Coast and would prefer not to buy one when we get there to just leave it.

    Has anyone used the 1lb disposable propane tanks with the 36in Blackstone and if so how much cook time do you get?  I gave the adapter for connection 1lb tanks to a 20lb connection.  I assume (hopefully I am wrong) that the 1lb tank wouldn't last long enough
    @TXSamIam    A suggestion for you here. Take a look at Viking Cylinders as an option for smaller (than the 30#) and yet larger than the 1#. A safer solution for refillable cylinders.

    www.vikingcylinders.com

    Here are the size options

    Specification11 LB17 LB22 LB31 LB
    Propane capacity11 lbs16.85 lbs22 lbs31 lbs
    Propane volume at 60° F2.62 gallons4.05 gallons5.24 gallons7.38 gallons
    Butane capacity13.2 lbs18.70 lbs26 lbs37 lbs
    Water capacity27.5 lbs40.4 lbs53 lbs75 lbs
    Weight8.6 lbs10.2 lbs12 lbs15.9 lbs
    Height15.1 inches18.3 inches22.5 inches28.3 inches
    Diameter12 inches12 inches12 inches12 inches

     

    Not a representative......just see them advertised in Tailgate Magazine.....one of my favorite periodicals. 

    At $130 for the 11 pounder I think I'll still pass, but thanks for the link anyway!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    HeavyG said:
    If I had room to transport a 36" Blackstone a thousand miles I'm pretty sure I'd have room to also take a 20# propane tank.

    If you are concerned about safety issues just remember that your vehicle's gas tank has many more gallons of explosive fuel. :)
    Pretty sure there is legality issues of transporting propane tanks...one if which is tunnels...I know this is the case with welding bottles. Wouldn't be surprised if some states prohibit propane in any enclosed space, say the trunk of a car...
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    RRP said:
    northGAcock said:
    TXSamIam said:
    Travelling this summer and want to bring my 36in Blackstone to cook for the large group we will be with.  I don't want to transport a 20lb propane tank from TX to the North Carolina Coast and would prefer not to buy one when we get there to just leave it.

    Has anyone used the 1lb disposable propane tanks with the 36in Blackstone and if so how much cook time do you get?  I gave the adapter for connection 1lb tanks to a 20lb connection.  I assume (hopefully I am wrong) that the 1lb tank wouldn't last long enough
    @TXSamIam    A suggestion for you here. Take a look at Viking Cylinders as an option for smaller (than the 30#) and yet larger than the 1#. A safer solution for refillable cylinders.

    www.vikingcylinders.com

    Here are the size options

    Specification11 LB17 LB22 LB31 LB
    Propane capacity11 lbs16.85 lbs22 lbs31 lbs
    Propane volume at 60° F2.62 gallons4.05 gallons5.24 gallons7.38 gallons
    Butane capacity13.2 lbs18.70 lbs26 lbs37 lbs
    Water capacity27.5 lbs40.4 lbs53 lbs75 lbs
    Weight8.6 lbs10.2 lbs12 lbs15.9 lbs
    Height15.1 inches18.3 inches22.5 inches28.3 inches
    Diameter12 inches12 inches12 inches12 inches

     

    Not a representative......just see them advertised in Tailgate Magazine.....one of my favorite periodicals. 

    At $130 for the 11 pounder I think I'll still pass, but thanks for the link anyway!
    Ron, from what I hear about your money....that shouldn't be a problem. ;)
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    dougcrann said:
    HeavyG said:
    If I had room to transport a 36" Blackstone a thousand miles I'm pretty sure I'd have room to also take a 20# propane tank.

    If you are concerned about safety issues just remember that your vehicle's gas tank has many more gallons of explosive fuel. :)
    Pretty sure there is legality issues of transporting propane tanks...one if which is tunnels...I know this is the case with welding bottles. Wouldn't be surprised if some states prohibit propane in any enclosed space, say the trunk of a car...
    I know I always strap my propane tanks to the roof of my car rather than putting them into the trunk. :)

    I can't speak to others states but in my state (VA) propane tanks are not prohibited from the three tunnels in my area. VDOT rules require that if you are driving an RV there are inspection stations where you need to pull over before entering the tunnels and have an inspector verify that the propane tank valves are fully closed.

    I've never bothered to stop for inspection when I just have a 20# tank in the back of my car/truck.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • TXSamIam
    TXSamIam Posts: 32
    Thanks, your comments confirmed my suspicions. I may have to figure out a way to strap the 20# tank tp the car.  Transporting the 36in BS is easy.  When collapsed is straps easily to the top of the luggage on the hitch rack.  finding a spot to put the 20# tank is the issue. 
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