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Fact check your self Martin J....A 20lb propane tank does not hold "20lbs" it holds 4.7 lbs of liquid propane.. Propane in my state costs $1.92 a pound, national average cost is $2.53 [as of January 2025]. The price for propane in Idaho is $2.44 as of January 2025.
Try tractor supply for propane tank refills. You only get changed what propane is put in your 20,30,and 100lbs or? propane tanks Cheapest I can find in western Pa. 😊
My last propane purchase (10/5/24) at Tractor Supply in central PA was $14.37 at $3.09/gal for 4.65 gallons which rounds out to 19.716# @ .729/# - taken right off the receipt. They wouldn't fill the other 5 because she said that they were too old. I replied that I could relate.
@@michaelparkin8216 Do you mean 4.7 gallons, not pounds? A gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds, so 4.2lbs x 4.7 = 19.74 pounds, hence, 20 lbs tank. Propane is sold by the gallon, not the pound, so at $2.44/gl divided by 4.2 pounds is... wait for it... just over 58 cents per pound.
I got away with refilling the NON-refillable bottles for 2 years. Then I saw a few videos about how the inside rusts more and more with time, and you won't know how badly rusted it is until it explodes. Well, I stopped doing that, and I'll be spending the extra money on a few of the refillable bottles. I'm glad you're doing the same. Stay safe!
Ignore the haters. You always create great, informative and interesting content Marty. I personally like the variety of content you create. As a person who’s building his own off grid home, I come to your channel to learn new things and try to implement them in my life. Thank you and continue your journey. I’ll be watching from the east coast of Maine!
I just tossed my China made refill kit in the trash - thanks for the info. I appreciate you framing this so I made my own decision to end this practice. Good man!
I've refilled Coleman 1lb tanks for over a decade. After an incident of 1 can leaking on my wife while I wasn't home recently, I disposed of them and got the Fuel Kegs. We had just dropped our kids off at their schools and I went into work. Then my wife brought in a tank from where we store them(A cooler on the porch). Fortunately she got a headache, shut off the heater and put it outside. It didn't set off our co2, or flammable gas detector. So it must have been a small leak. No obvious signs of the OPD valve leaking at first. After getting home, I sprayed soapy water on each tank of the 11 tanks I had ready to go. Almost all of them had small bubbles coming out of the OPD schrader looking hole every few seconds. I typically would retire my older tanks after a couple years of service and pick up new ones in 4-packs. I can say, these cheap cans aren't designed for refilling. After using the Fuel Keg I see what safety I was disregarding in refilling them.
Its not just the savings, it is safety. The Fuel Keg has a thicker cylinder wall made for refilling. The valve lets you know when its full, unlike having to guess or weigh the others while filling. I bought mine from Wal-Mart, its a great device to have for hunting or camping. Love what ya'll are doing 😊
Awesome! I’ve saved so many of the “disposable” 1lb cylinders with the thought of refilling them, but I never knew these purpose made cylinders existed! Definitely not going to take that risk anymore. Thanks for the info!
I've purchased 8 fuel keg refillable propane bottles and refill kit from tractor supply 3 weeks ago. This kit and refillable propane bottles are the cats meow.😊 Easy-peezy to refill them! Your channel to date is the most informative on filling the fuel keg bottles with the refill kit😊
Martin . I have filled the green 1lb bottles a few times. 20 bottles at a time. The last time I filled a few bottles I noticed vapor rising from the pressure release fitting. The O-ring seal was frozen from venting a little liquid lp gas. It would not seal. From that experience I invested in flame king and keg refillable bottles. The Keg is the best because no tools are required. $18 bucks each is a high price to pay but avoiding injury makes it all worth while. Ask for one every Christmas and Birthday 😉
I bought 2 fuel keg canisters, the refill system, 3 Buddy heaters, I've got 120 Lbs. Of propane, a Coleman 2 burner camp stove , food, water, fire wood, additional forms of heating devices, lighting devices, lots of batteries, solar charging systems, fuel , medical goods, winter clothing, and I'm still adding things, items for self defense as well! I learned a valuable lesson in 2021 ! I was not prepared one bit for the winter blackout in Tx. Thought I was literally going to die! And stuck in the country, couldn't get out! NEVER, EVER AGAIN!!!
The level of unpreparedness by many people is shocking. When you see others go through these hard times unprepared on the news, a little bell should go off... "hey, I can learn from this". Many don't ever learn. Glad you are ready this time. I have an elderly friend in OH who lives in a retirement community in an apartment. I've been trying to get her to figure out in advance what she would do if they have a hard freeze that takes the power out. Her complex has zero preparations for emergency heat, so all these old folks would be sol. She has checked with social services, and they have nothing. I am very concerned for her. She gets a food box delivered periodically and it contains items she would not buy. I told her to keep them anyway in case of emergency. When you're hungry, you'll eat anything. So she has some extra food, but I know it's not enough for an extended power outage, and she'd still have no way to heat it or boil water for tea. At least she did get an extra bag of rice and beans for when she does have power. Now, I'm making her promise to get a $4 emergency blanket at minimum next time she shops at Walmart. I had one that saved my life once when hypothermia started to set in while I was snow camping. I told her she needs to get her friend to take her thrift shopping for a used wool blanket. Those two things alone could potentially keep her warm enough. It's hard to get people on a limited income to get a few extra items to save their lives, especially when they keep hearing lately necessary services will be soon taken away if certain greedy billionaires get their way.
I would like to thank for bringing this up. I have been refilling the green canisters for a few years without incident . But each time I refilled I always wondered about where the air in the cylinder went while filling,. So you have opened my eyes to the dangers and that I thank you. I do agree with you on the rip off that is why I refill my self. Any way I have purchased the refillable canisters so hopefully won't have to worry about this in the future
Jules and Martin, Dennis here in southern Idaho. Been an avid viewer and subscriber since you all lived in tents when you bought your property. You have really made me happy. I am so happy to see Safety Sally back in your video. I have been commenting as much as I can for you to bring her back. She reminds you to be safe. As I know from watching you videos, safety has been sketchty. Once again Thank You
I bought the Flame King version before Covid. At that time the refillable 1lb tanks were only $11 each. They work great. Glad to see Mr Heater is now making the tanks.
Marty, I'd buy extra of those cylinders here and there and build up several of those new cylinders. Also, go to Harbor freight and get you a small Pelican type box and put your refill stuff in it, it keep it protected. Eventually, the box it came in will fail.
Thanks for the counsel, Martin, I’m changing my plan. Down here in SoCal, a 1 lb cylinder costs $7.50. I have the same heater and the cylinder lasts only one evening on the low setting.
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I refuel my I have 8 had them I don't open the bleeder value on little tank. Been using 2yrs you just gave me something to think 🤔 about, well soon do this your way👍Thanks for your insight 👍
I have a Big Buddy Heater in my garage. Amazon sells a 10' hose that goes from a 10,20 or 30# bottle to your heater. Less than 30 dollars. I use a 10# bottle when we go camping. Easy to transport.
I bought this hose kit too and use my 20lb gas grill bottle and works great. 1) no worries about refilling bottle, 2) no recycling. This hose kit from Amazon is the best way to go. Let the professionals refill your 20lb tanks. Marty you should put this hose kit in your description!
there is a time and place for the 1 lb tanks such as the lantern. i have the long hose{you should put a filter on it as bits the hose flake off and plug the heater over time) and the small refillable tanks.
Your safety Sally impersonation was on point!. As a career construction guy, the safety people can be a pain, but they are there to make sure you make it home.
Thank you for this video! I’m thinking about getting that kit. I use a propane torch to start my wood stove, and my 1lb. propane cylinder is almost empty. I saw that rig at TSC the other day and thought of picking it up.
Last year I bought a 6 pack of those 1 lb cylinders at Sams club for $19 with the intention of refilling them, though I haven't refilled any of them yet (I don't use them all that much). This option is better given that's what it's designed for, I may eventually go with that if I use my buddy heater enough.
I just saw your video, by the way it was very informative. I have the coupling for filling the bottles. Does anybody know if it could be used to fill the Fuel Keg?
Safety Sally always has a point. These safety guidelines/rules usually aren't put into place until after several people have been injured or killed. You can do a search, like you did for refilling the 1 pound propane bottles, for any of the other safety issues you poo-pooed and find numerous stories of people losing the eyes, fingers, limbs or lives because they thought Safety Sally was a nag and they, being manly-men, knew better.
I dont see the big deal when one is skill in doing something dangerous but with these tanks you are not in control of the integrity of the tank. Plus transporting them in Illegal. I don't see a way around that with a good conscience.
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Understood. BTW, it's hard to believe with all of the construction you've done on your property that you don't have a pair of safety glasses.
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Great video. Very informative and DETAILED. Thank you. (And, obviously, some people need to just go pound sand.) (Also, Safety Sally looks a lot like Patty Playpal?)
I get the safety issue, but as fast as the Big Buddy runs through the little bottles, I keep about 8 or 10 of these filled all the time. If I bought the same amount of the refillable ones in order to have reserves, I would be spending about $200. That's a crazy amount of money. I try to use a 20lb. and hose, but sometimes it's not practical.
same thing applies to refrigerant cans lot of people convert to portable air tanks very risky and dangerous as you explained about inside of disposal 1 lb propane van applies to empty refigerant tanks there also a huge fine for doing so just like what you read from propane can
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Has this issue (discovered by another user) been resolved? Fuelkegs have a flaw during the welding part. Sometimes the welders leave the beads inside the tank without cleaning them out. And they get stuck in the valve if you turn the tank upside down. I ordered 4 FuelKegs and only one of them didnt have the beads. You can shake them around to hear it. So i ordered 15 more of them to Home Depot so i can pick out 3 good ones. 10 of them were full of beads. One had only a small amount of beads, and 4 were perfect. I kept those 4. So now i have 5 perfect FuelKegs out of 19 ordered.
You might have said, but I did not hear it said. Always do such refilling in an open air situation that is well ventilated, and well aware from anything like basements, where the gas could settle.
Just the other day I realized how many empty propane (blue bottles), I have laying around. At the local ACE hardware store this morning $5.99 for a new one. NOPE! I believe I'm going your route. P.S., I've got an orange cat that helps out in my vids too.😅
Help me out, I do not get it. What for should we prpare us. What is all the fuss for....Living in the Netherlands is maybe the reason I don't understand it. I don't know anyone here who does such things. Prepare for what? A big war or disaster. But for how long? I can't stock up for 3 months. No sorry I don't understand it at all. Maybe it's typically American but here in Europe I don't hear anything about it... Maybe you can explain it? Greetings Erwin
In Australia, we call "propane" gas. We use metric here, and it'll cost you $35 to refill the 9kg/20lb bottle or $45 a bottle for the prefilled swapNgo option. I don't understand why gas "propane" is so expensive here when we have our own gas reserves.
Hello Martin. Perhaps this video will prompt the other guys to make refillable tanks. I was thinking that a valve that shows what is in the receiving tank might work. I have done absolutely no research on this matter. Have good days!
Same, the only limitation there is apparently you can't use it inside anymore when using the larger tank. I have both just in case I want to go back and forth.
Well I bought the 20lb. Adapter and filter for mine for Mr buddy heater at the same time 15 year's ago. Don't see the point of not just using the 20# tanks not to start with.
Good point. You should be able to take the old tank to the Walmart Blue Rino Exchange first. It will cost a little more than Just refilling it but then you will have a newer tank to refill later.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving This is true, but check the dates on the tanks at the exchange as well. A few times, I've bought tanks from the exchange only to see they expire in a few months or a year. 😉
I was filling one it started to swell I took it off tost it it stared spewing did a nother one it swelled on one side he’s right there not safe to refill even if you use the pressure relief valve by the refillable tanks
One of the biggest problems is people don't turn the 20lb. bottle upside down cause that bottle they're refilling just to get fumes and over filling then boom you have to get the liquid into it. It is called a liquid gas after all
Martin, yes please wear gloves when refilling your propane tank. Escaping propane can cause frostbite or freeze burns to your skin. I work at Tractor Supply and must wear gloves every time I refill propane tanks for our customers.
Marty I've been refilling those 1 lb propane bottles for over 25 years.. You just have to have common sense on refilling them and they're safe never had a problem refilling the 16 oz propane bottles....
I know safety gets in the way of getting the job done, BUT, how long will it take to finish the job after a major injury and possibly missing parts. I worked in the oilfield for 40 years. I started off working “ inland “ fields were the was no such thing as safety. I saw people serious injured and even killed. When I went offshore, the first thing I had to learn was what I couldn’t do any more. The safety department was strict. You could be fired for simply “ breaking the plain” of putting your hand in a “ confined space” . As I sit here after almost a life time of working out there, I believe in safety ALWAYS. I WAS NEVER INJURED! I think that was because I followed the rules. The rules are to minimize the risk as far as is possible.
Yes, When you are working with others or when have others working for you safety is more important. You never know when someone is not going to be paying attention. If he hurts himself or others that is a tragedy plus there is a lawsuit on the way. Government agencies and insurance companies regulate that kind of stuff. However, responsible people working at home should be able to determine their own risk tolerance and act accordingly.
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Fact check your self Martin J....A 20lb propane tank does not hold "20lbs" it holds 4.7 lbs of liquid propane.. Propane in my state costs $1.92 a pound, national average cost is $2.53 [as of January 2025]. The price for propane in Idaho is $2.44 as of January 2025.
Try tractor supply for propane tank refills.
You only get changed what propane is put in your 20,30,and 100lbs or? propane tanks
Cheapest I can find in western Pa. 😊
My last propane purchase (10/5/24) at Tractor Supply in central PA was $14.37 at $3.09/gal for 4.65 gallons which rounds out to 19.716# @ .729/# - taken right off the receipt. They wouldn't fill the other 5 because she said that they were too old. I replied that I could relate.
@@michaelparkin8216 Do you mean 4.7 gallons, not pounds? A gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds, so 4.2lbs x 4.7 = 19.74 pounds, hence, 20 lbs tank. Propane is sold by the gallon, not the pound, so at $2.44/gl divided by 4.2 pounds is... wait for it... just over 58 cents per pound.
@@michaelparkin8216incorrect. A 20 # propane tank holds approximately 20# of propane which is equal to approximately 4.7 gallons of liquid propane.
I got away with refilling the NON-refillable bottles for 2 years. Then I saw a few videos about how the inside rusts more and more with time, and you won't know how badly rusted it is until it explodes. Well, I stopped doing that, and I'll be spending the extra money on a few of the refillable bottles. I'm glad you're doing the same. Stay safe!
Ignore the haters. You always create great, informative and interesting content Marty. I personally like the variety of content you create. As a person who’s building his own off grid home, I come to your channel to learn new things and try to implement them in my life. Thank you and continue your journey. I’ll be watching from the east coast of Maine!
I just tossed my China made refill kit in the trash - thanks for the info. I appreciate you framing this so I made my own decision to end this practice. Good man!
I've refilled Coleman 1lb tanks for over a decade. After an incident of 1 can leaking on my wife while I wasn't home recently, I disposed of them and got the Fuel Kegs. We had just dropped our kids off at their schools and I went into work. Then my wife brought in a tank from where we store them(A cooler on the porch). Fortunately she got a headache, shut off the heater and put it outside. It didn't set off our co2, or flammable gas detector. So it must have been a small leak. No obvious signs of the OPD valve leaking at first. After getting home, I sprayed soapy water on each tank of the 11 tanks I had ready to go. Almost all of them had small bubbles coming out of the OPD schrader looking hole every few seconds. I typically would retire my older tanks after a couple years of service and pick up new ones in 4-packs. I can say, these cheap cans aren't designed for refilling. After using the Fuel Keg I see what safety I was disregarding in refilling them.
Its not just the savings, it is safety. The Fuel Keg has a thicker cylinder wall made for refilling. The valve lets you know when its full, unlike having to guess or weigh the others while filling. I bought mine from Wal-Mart, its a great device to have for hunting or camping. Love what ya'll are doing 😊
Cool. Had no idea they sold them at W.
@joanies6778 in the camping section. At least here in Florida anyways. Good kuck!
Awesome! I’ve saved so many of the “disposable” 1lb cylinders with the thought of refilling them, but I never knew these purpose made cylinders existed! Definitely not going to take that risk anymore. Thanks for the info!
I've purchased 8 fuel keg refillable propane bottles and refill kit from tractor supply 3 weeks ago.
This kit and refillable propane bottles are the cats meow.😊
Easy-peezy to refill them!
Your channel to date is the most informative on filling the fuel keg bottles with the refill kit😊
Was it worth it? I'm about to do the same. Right now as a matter of fact.
Martin . I have filled the green 1lb bottles a few times. 20 bottles at a time. The last time I filled a few bottles I noticed vapor rising from the pressure release fitting. The O-ring seal was frozen from venting a little liquid lp gas. It would not seal. From that experience I invested in flame king and keg refillable bottles. The Keg is the best because no tools are required. $18 bucks each is a high price to pay but avoiding injury makes it all worth while. Ask for one every Christmas and Birthday 😉
I bought 2 fuel keg canisters, the refill system, 3 Buddy heaters, I've got 120 Lbs. Of propane, a Coleman 2 burner camp stove , food, water, fire wood, additional forms of heating devices, lighting devices, lots of batteries, solar charging systems, fuel , medical goods, winter clothing, and I'm still adding things, items for self defense as well! I learned a valuable lesson in 2021 ! I was not prepared one bit for the winter blackout in Tx. Thought I was literally going to die! And stuck in the country, couldn't get out! NEVER, EVER AGAIN!!!
The level of unpreparedness by many people is shocking. When you see others go through these hard times unprepared on the news, a little bell should go off... "hey, I can learn from this". Many don't ever learn. Glad you are ready this time.
I have an elderly friend in OH who lives in a retirement community in an apartment. I've been trying to get her to figure out in advance what she would do if they have a hard freeze that takes the power out. Her complex has zero preparations for emergency heat, so all these old folks would be sol. She has checked with social services, and they have nothing. I am very concerned for her.
She gets a food box delivered periodically and it contains items she would not buy. I told her to keep them anyway in case of emergency. When you're hungry, you'll eat anything. So she has some extra food, but I know it's not enough for an extended power outage, and she'd still have no way to heat it or boil water for tea. At least she did get an extra bag of rice and beans for when she does have power.
Now, I'm making her promise to get a $4 emergency blanket at minimum next time she shops at Walmart. I had one that saved my life once when hypothermia started to set in while I was snow camping. I told her she needs to get her friend to take her thrift shopping for a used wool blanket. Those two things alone could potentially keep her warm enough.
It's hard to get people on a limited income to get a few extra items to save their lives, especially when they keep hearing lately necessary services will be soon taken away if certain greedy billionaires get their way.
Idaho and it’s prolly 12 degrees and Martin put a flannel shirt on to keep warm…. Real man!
I would like to thank for bringing this up. I have been refilling the green canisters for a few years without incident . But each time I refilled I always wondered about where the air in the cylinder went while filling,. So you have opened my eyes to the dangers and that I thank you. I do agree with you on the rip off that is why I refill my self. Any way I have purchased the refillable canisters so hopefully won't have to worry about this in the future
Jules and Martin, Dennis here in southern Idaho. Been an avid viewer and subscriber since you all lived in tents when you bought your property. You have really made me happy. I am so happy to see Safety Sally back in your video. I have been commenting as much as I can for you to bring her back. She reminds you to be safe. As I know from watching you videos, safety has been sketchty. Once again Thank You
I bought the Flame King version before Covid. At that time the refillable 1lb tanks were only $11 each. They work great. Glad to see Mr Heater is now making the tanks.
They are a great option too!
Marty, I'd buy extra of those cylinders here and there and build up several of those new cylinders. Also, go to Harbor freight and get you a small Pelican type box and put your refill stuff in it, it keep it protected. Eventually, the box it came in will fail.
That is a great idea. I'll try that! Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the counsel, Martin, I’m changing my plan. Down here in SoCal, a 1 lb cylinder costs $7.50. I have the same heater and the cylinder lasts only one evening on the low setting.
another great idea. You can also buy an adaptor hose for running a heater or torch directly from the 20lb tank.
Should use a filter if you hose extension.
@@kennethc8182yes, use a filter !! thanks !!
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Thank you very much for the information about refilling small tanks - it is important to see
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I refuel my I have 8 had them I don't open the bleeder value on little tank. Been using 2yrs you just gave me something to think 🤔 about, well soon do this your way👍Thanks for your insight 👍
I have a Big Buddy Heater in my garage. Amazon sells a 10' hose that goes from a 10,20 or 30# bottle to your heater. Less than 30 dollars. I use a 10# bottle when we go camping. Easy to transport.
I bought this hose kit too and use my 20lb gas grill bottle and works great. 1) no worries about refilling bottle, 2) no recycling. This hose kit from Amazon is the best way to go. Let the professionals refill your 20lb tanks. Marty you should put this hose kit in your description!
there is a time and place for the 1 lb tanks such as the lantern. i have the long hose{you should put a filter on it as bits the hose flake off and plug the heater over time) and the small refillable tanks.
I have one too. I'll show it in a future video. The only thing I font like about the hose and 20# tank is it is not very portable.
Can you share the name of the hose you got for this?
Marty I did the same thing you to refill LP tanks, I bought refillable ones like you did.
It seems like the best way!
Thanks for all this information. Very helpful
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Your safety Sally impersonation was on point!. As a career construction guy, the safety people can be a pain, but they are there to make sure you make it home.
Thank you for this video! I’m thinking about getting that kit. I use a propane torch to start my wood stove, and my 1lb. propane cylinder is almost empty. I saw that rig at TSC the other day and thought of picking it up.
Last year I bought a 6 pack of those 1 lb cylinders at Sams club for $19 with the intention of refilling them, though I haven't refilled any of them yet (I don't use them all that much). This option is better given that's what it's designed for, I may eventually go with that if I use my buddy heater enough.
Love the cats....furry little angels.
I was going to tell you about the hose but someone beat me to it. Stay safe and still good information.
I just saw your video, by the way it was very informative. I have the coupling for filling the bottles. Does anybody know if it could be used to fill the Fuel Keg?
Very helpful video. Liked that you were so detailed, and this is just what I needed. And love the cats!
Hello, do you have a link where we can by those bottle? Thank you
where are you? it is almost $5 a lb where i live
Wow. You have snow. We have No snow in Austria, at 51 Fahrenheit outside.
Hey Martin,
GREAT Video, love it when I learn something...
Safety Sally always has a point. These safety guidelines/rules usually aren't put into place until after several people have been injured or killed. You can do a search, like you did for refilling the 1 pound propane bottles, for any of the other safety issues you poo-pooed and find numerous stories of people losing the eyes, fingers, limbs or lives because they thought Safety Sally was a nag and they, being manly-men, knew better.
I dont see the big deal when one is skill in doing something dangerous but with these tanks you are not in control of the integrity of the tank. Plus transporting them in Illegal. I don't see a way around that with a good conscience.
@@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Understood. BTW, it's hard to believe with all of the construction you've done on your property that you don't have a pair of safety glasses.
Thumbs up 👍 thanks for sharing
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I have two Fuel Kegs…..works great
brilliant information martin thankyou... god bless... much love xxc
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Great video. Very informative and DETAILED. Thank you. (And, obviously, some people need to just go pound sand.) (Also, Safety Sally looks a lot like Patty Playpal?)
Great information..thanks
You should get a heat activated fam for the top of your buddy heater they work great.
You can buy fittings and hoses to do away with the one lbs. bottles, to where you can use the appliances that use the one lbs.
Oh ya, we have one too. the only problem is they are less portable that way.
I get the safety issue, but as fast as the Big Buddy runs through the little bottles, I keep about 8 or 10 of these filled all the time. If I bought the same amount of the refillable ones in order to have reserves, I would be spending about $200. That's a crazy amount of money. I try to use a 20lb. and hose, but sometimes it's not practical.
same thing applies to refrigerant cans lot of people convert to portable air tanks
very risky and dangerous as you explained about inside of disposal 1 lb propane van applies to empty refigerant tanks there also a huge fine for doing so just like what you read from propane can
Thanks for the video. This has helped me out! Keep up the great work!
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Good Video
I just want to know where I can buy propane for 89 cents a gallon, I am paying $2.69 in Cheney, WA.
sorry if I said per gallon. I'll have to go back and watch the video. I ment per pound.
Do you use your 1 lb tanks for anything else other than the heater
I have a coleman camping stove that uses them Martin
that is cool. We have one too.
Has this issue (discovered by another user) been resolved?
Fuelkegs have a flaw during the welding part. Sometimes the welders leave the beads inside the tank without cleaning them out. And they get stuck in the valve if you turn the tank upside down. I ordered 4 FuelKegs and only one of them didnt have the beads. You can shake them around to hear it. So i ordered 15 more of them to Home Depot so i can pick out 3 good ones. 10 of them were full of beads. One had only a small amount of beads, and 4 were perfect. I kept those 4. So now i have 5 perfect FuelKegs out of 19 ordered.
I didn't notice a problem.
You might have said, but I did not hear it said. Always do such refilling in an open air situation that is well ventilated, and well aware from anything like basements, where the gas could settle.
that is a good point.
Are all the maintenance and new plans / projects you and Julie had already completed?
What did it weigh empty and then full
This is the most informative video re refilling one pound tanks-great job!👍👍👍👍👍😊
That's brilliant!
thanks! They are pretty cool.
Just the other day I realized how many empty propane (blue bottles), I have laying around. At the local ACE hardware store this morning $5.99 for a new one. NOPE! I believe I'm going your route.
P.S., I've got an orange cat that helps out in my vids too.😅
How would any?
Body know if you refilled it
What about the Coleman Brand of tanks?
They are £21 pounds each here in the UK 😧
were is the link to the fuel keg
Sorry I for got it. Here it is though. Sorry about the inconvenience. amzn.to/3PzftGq
Ahhh : ) 5:20 this is when you convinced me. Lol, thank you Martin : )
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So where are the links for the refillable tanks and the unit to refill them with? I didn't see any links for them.
He stated they are not a sponsor
Sorry, I for got to include it. Here it is amzn.to/3PzftGq
I believe there is not a vent on those one-pound bottles like the larger tanks have.
do you mean the disposable ones? The fuel Keg does have one.
Help me out, I do not get it. What for should we prpare us. What is all the fuss for....Living in the Netherlands is maybe the reason I don't understand it. I don't know anyone here who does such things. Prepare for what? A big war or disaster. But for how long? I can't stock up for 3 months. No sorry I don't understand it at all. Maybe it's typically American but here in Europe I don't hear anything about it... Maybe you can explain it?
Greetings Erwin
In Australia, we call "propane" gas. We use metric here, and it'll cost you $35 to refill the 9kg/20lb bottle or $45 a bottle for the prefilled swapNgo option. I don't understand why gas "propane" is so expensive here when we have our own gas reserves.
Government miss management
YES, YES I CAN IMAGINE!!!!
Just hook it up to a 20 pound tank and call it a day KISS principal at it's finest.
Good idea but not very portable.
Hello Martin. Perhaps this video will prompt the other guys to make refillable tanks. I was thinking that a valve that shows what is in the receiving tank might work. I have done absolutely no research on this matter. Have good days!
I brought the hose and adapter for the heat so I just used the bigger tank. just saying
Same, the only limitation there is apparently you can't use it inside anymore when using the larger tank. I have both just in case I want to go back and forth.
That is a great solution. I have one too but it isn't as portable.
Well I bought the 20lb. Adapter and filter for mine for Mr buddy heater at the same time 15 year's ago. Don't see the point of not just using the 20# tanks not to start with.
You have to check the date stamped on the 20# tanks to make sure they are refillable. So getting someone’s old bbq might not work out for you.
Recertification of those old tanks costs $5 at N Idaho propane.
Good point. You should be able to take the old tank to the Walmart Blue Rino Exchange first. It will cost a little more than Just refilling it but then you will have a newer tank to refill later.
@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving This is true, but check the dates on the tanks at the exchange as well. A few times, I've bought tanks from the exchange only to see they expire in a few months or a year. 😉
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I was filling one it started to swell I took it off tost it it stared spewing did a nother one it swelled on one side he’s right there not safe to refill even if you use the pressure relief valve by the refillable tanks
Can you just use the big propane on the heater..
Ant they a way to use the big tank with a hose to heater with out the little tanks
Yes, Mr. Heater has a hose to feed their heaters from a 20lb or larger tank. It isn't as portable as the refillable tanks.
Yes there is. I have one and will show it in a future video. The only problem with that solution it that it isn't as portable.
Stanley's explosion might have just been his way of covering something else up! Jus Say'in
Just buy the adapter for the propane tank to buddy heater
I have one but that was not the point of the video.
Why does Safety Sally sound like Jules? hahaha
One of the biggest problems is people don't turn the 20lb. bottle upside down cause that bottle they're refilling just to get fumes and over filling then boom you have to get the liquid into it. It is called a liquid gas after all
Since Propane is so cheap where you are, You might consider converting a backup Generator for the house instead of hauling barrels of fuel.
Just buy a hose much safer
I just use 20lb tank and the hose adapter
Martin, yes please wear gloves when refilling your propane tank. Escaping propane can cause frostbite or freeze burns to your skin. I work at Tractor Supply and must wear gloves every time I refill propane tanks for our customers.
OMG HOOK IT UP TO THE PROPANE TANK...
akhirnya muncul lagi. Sarah tidak pernah upload video lagi ya sepertinya?
Marty I've been refilling those 1 lb propane bottles for over 25 years.. You just have to have common sense on refilling them and they're safe never had a problem refilling the 16 oz propane bottles....
That is cool! I know lots of people do it with know problem. The transportation law chaps my hide!
Ignore the derogatory comments. Not all of us homesteaders watch random videos
where is Sarah? Is she busy?
Bagaimana keadaan keluarga pak Martin di California?
Semoga mereka aman dari kebakaran
Wow, propane where I am is $3 a gallon
Pak Martin, kapan ke indonesia lagi?
Bulan depan!
I know safety gets in the way of getting the job done, BUT, how long will it take to finish the job after a major injury and possibly missing parts. I worked in the oilfield for 40 years. I started off working “ inland “ fields were the was no such thing as safety. I saw people serious injured and even killed. When I went offshore, the first thing I had to learn was what I couldn’t do any more. The safety department was strict. You could be fired for simply “ breaking the plain” of putting your hand in a “ confined space” .
As I sit here after almost a life time of working out there, I believe in safety ALWAYS. I WAS NEVER INJURED! I think that was because I followed the rules. The rules are to minimize the risk as far as is possible.
Yes, When you are working with others or when have others working for you safety is more important. You never know when someone is not going to be paying attention. If he hurts himself or others that is a tragedy plus there is a lawsuit on the way. Government agencies and insurance companies regulate that kind of stuff. However, responsible people working at home should be able to determine their own risk tolerance and act accordingly.
No you have a 20 lb tank but they are only filled 3/4
bye
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I just skip the refill and use an adapter hose straight from the big tank.
That is a good idea but not very portable for soccer moms.
1lb tanks are now illegal in California! I will continue to refill. Attica, Attica, Attica!
That doll over his shoulder was creeping me out.
ketika Amerika kena bencana kebakaran!!! aku langsung kepikiran ke P. Martin, bagaimana kabarnya sekarang!!! aku kira terdampak juga!!! eh ternyata tidak......