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I got myself a butane cooker .. but this one is also a heater! it has latches that lock it in place.. either flat for cooking or tilted for heating. you seen one before ? First time I have ever seen one .
Wear long sleeved natural fabric clothing as synthetic fabrics can build static electricity. A spark can ignite propane vapor. As stated in the video, do not store the propane cylinders inverted. The pressure relief valve is designed to vent small amounts of vapor if the tank is overheated. If it is inverted or on its side, it will vent large amounts of liquid propane.
Absolutely love your vids. Not only are you very informative, you inject humor which makes your vids fun and educational. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks JR. I've been using the Flame King system for 5 years now, and it works flawlessly. The only thing I do differently is I keep a small digital scale right next to the set-up and weigh the refillable bottles to make sure I don't put much over 1 lb. in them, and I keep a clock next to the scale, because 10 minutes goes by pretty quick. I keep the bleeder valve pretty much full open, 1/4-1/2 turn, which allows me to fill up 4-5 bottles in the 10 minutes. Then I flip the 20 lb. bottle upright for about 15-30 minutes, and then do the other 4 or 5. Has saved me hundreds over the last 5 years
I picked one of these up in the spring and really like it. One thing I do is actually turn off main vale then purge the little bit of propane out with the handle then do the disconnect. I felt if something didn’t close right I would know it before actually taking it off and having a bigger issue. Also my mom made me a bag that it all goes into when torn down and then sewn small pockets to hold the nuts and bolts in one pocket and another pocket sewn in for the Allen wrenches
You're welcome. It did take a little longer than I was expecting. I may need to turn the Allen wrench a little more the next time I refill them. I may not have opened the valve as much as I should have. Thanks for watching!
Very informative video J.R. And convincing ! I have a many 1lb containers but you have demonstrate that a 20 lbs container with a refill kit is way better. Thanks !!!
Thanks for the update. I've been using just the brass adapter along with a kitchen scale to get it close. I don't do it too often, but this seems the way to go safely.
"Honkin?" I haven't heard that for a long, long time. I recommend weighing the small bottles before and after refilling so you know exactly how much propane was added.
I definitely prefer the Fuel Keg system, no silly allen keys to lose...and their cylinder feels sturdier and definitely more durable. What I think the Fuel Keg people didn't do that great is their stand for the 20 lb cylinder, possibly to keep costs down and remain competitive,. That cylinder stand you show is definitely a way better alternative. Thank you much for the video.
Great video. Use of protective wear is essential. Freeze burns from escaping propane are a dangerously fast form of frostbite that is painful & slow-healing. Also recommend avoiding wearing static-producing synthetic material clothing (polyester jacket or gloves for example) or having anything capable of igniting loose vapor. Propane is heavier than air and can pool into lower spaces, creating hazards. Always check for valve & fitting leaks before, during, & after connections with soapy liquid, never an open flame.
Get a propane tree (Coleman is one manufacturer) and a pair of propane hoses. Attach tree to 20lb tank, attach propane lantern to top connection, and use hoses to run to other propane appliances like a stove or heater. If you use propane devices in an enclosed space, purchase a propane gas alarm and CO2 detector like they have for RVs. They make handheld/portable ones too.
Thank you JR. Always informative! My Dad had been a plumber many many years ago and I still have some of his refillable 1# propane bottles that were much heavier duty than the Coleman type we buy at Walmart. It's possible that plumbers supply houses may still sell that type of propane bottles, but I'm not sure.
I stopped using the 1 pound cans altogether. Instead, I switched to a 1 gallon tank. It’s easy to refill at a fueling station, is light weight, and doesn’t have as much fuel as a 20 lb tank.
Those lanterns work pretty well on a big bottle if you use a distribution tree. It's just a pipe about 24 to 30 inches long with 2 ports on the stem and 1 on the top where the lantern fits nicely.
I used to refill the Colman 1 pounders until I left one outside during a cold night hot day and the gas inside expanded so much the tank took on an hour glass shape.
I am planning on investing in the Mr. Heater Fuel Keg in the near future. After wating about 15 video reviews including about 6 head to head comparison videos of the two refillable 1 lb systems, I believe the Fuel Keg is a better system overall. Keep up the good work.
Неплохим элементом безопасности при заправке баллонов было бы его взвешивание до заправки и после заправки, что бы не залить слишком много газа. (нужно знать какой вес газа вмещается в Ваш баллон).
Just a thought, would it not be easier to put the fill valve on the 20 lb tank and THEN turn it over, so you don't have to reach in to screw it on? Love the videos, btw and am going to get that Mr Heater set up, as soon as I can. You are right, the ring and bleeder valve seem so much easier. Keep makng the videos and I will keep watching. You and Canadian Prepper are the best ones out there. You guys make everything so much easier to understand.
Hi Bill! The reason I did it that way was to avoid the possibility of damaging the adapter while positioning the tank. It wouldn’t take too much to bend it on accident. It would have been less awkward if I didn’t have to worry about the camera angle at the same time. Lol. Thanks for watching!
I found a fire where a family was using a big tank to heat their home ...caught on fire dec of 1988 and I seen the mom and all 3 of her die.... I didn't sleep for months and hv never stopped thinking of them
There are a hard set of fire safety rules that, like firearm rules, only change if they are modified to even more conservative measures to prevent accidents. Ignoring serious guidelines almost always turns out badly. Any guy who works in the trades around trucks, equipment, tools and heavy materials will tell you it’s safety first. That being said mine are the black truck bungees. I was on a film set in 2001 when a Greensman list his eye. I will spare the details but he was using the bungees for an incorrect application and on his personal vehicle. Either way I won’t touch the things unless I’m wearing serious eye-pro
One thing I never understood about the DOT rules for single use bottles: how would they be able to tell if the bottle has been refilled? Its not like there is any sort of indicator.
You might note that while filling the propane bottle, it is gas propane leaking out as the bottle fills with liquid propane. You can fill the bottle without this loss, but the fill rate is very slow once the bottle and tank pressures equalize. Very slow. For most people, not worth their time.
I love the life-saving sarcastic snippets you bring to the world. Hilarious. 😅😂 It's gotta be done and said. There should be an IQ test or a law against id10t's using the internet.
NO. The big tank has to be up side down to get the liquid propane out. Else if up right you are just putting propane gas in the other tank equalizing the pressures.
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I got myself a butane cooker .. but this one is also a heater! it has latches that lock it in place.. either flat for cooking or tilted for heating. you seen one before ? First time I have ever seen one .
Wear long sleeved natural fabric clothing as synthetic fabrics can build static electricity. A spark can ignite propane vapor. As stated in the video, do not store the propane cylinders inverted. The pressure relief valve is designed to vent small amounts of vapor if the tank is overheated. If it is inverted or on its side, it will vent large amounts of liquid propane.
Absolutely love your vids. Not only are you very informative, you inject humor which makes your vids fun and educational. Please keep up the great work.
Thank you Amber!
Good job JR. I also appreciate the bits of humor mixed in. Stay safe.
Thank you Robert!
I have a few of the flame king refillable, and I love them. I got the two pack from Amazon, it was a really good deal.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks JR. I've been using the Flame King system for 5 years now, and it works flawlessly. The only thing I do differently is I keep a small digital scale right next to the set-up and weigh the refillable bottles to make sure I don't put much over 1 lb. in them, and I keep a clock next to the scale, because 10 minutes goes by pretty quick. I keep the bleeder valve pretty much full open, 1/4-1/2 turn, which allows me to fill up 4-5 bottles in the 10 minutes. Then I flip the 20 lb. bottle upright for about 15-30 minutes, and then do the other 4 or 5. Has saved me hundreds over the last 5 years
I picked one of these up in the spring and really like it. One thing I do is actually turn off main vale then purge the little bit of propane out with the handle then do the disconnect. I felt if something didn’t close right I would know it before actually taking it off and having a bigger issue. Also my mom made me a bag that it all goes into when torn down and then sewn small pockets
to hold the nuts and bolts in one pocket and another pocket sewn in for the Allen wrenches
If you are only refilling one bottle that is the better way of doing it.
Thank you for not editing the time it took to refill. Now, I won't have to worry if it seems to be taking longer than I thought it would.
Great video.
You're welcome. It did take a little longer than I was expecting. I may need to turn the Allen wrench a little more the next time I refill them. I may not have opened the valve as much as I should have. Thanks for watching!
You are so smart, I love watching your videos.
Thank you Charles!
I have slowly accumulated the Flame King bottles. They are a little pricey, but can be used indefinitely. I love the system
Me too.
Great video. Personally, I was looking at getting the fuel keg set up. I think either is well worth the initial investment in the long run.
Yeah, I may end up getting that one too. The refill adapter can be a little finicky with the Flame King.
Really good video! O just bought the rig a d some spare refillable tanks. TY. Also, great additional tips!!!
Thank you Michael!
Very informative video J.R. And convincing ! I have a many 1lb containers but you have demonstrate that a 20 lbs container with a refill kit is way better. Thanks !!!
You’re welcome Mario!
Thanks for the update. I've been using just the brass adapter along with a kitchen scale to get it close. I don't do it too often, but this seems the way to go safely.
"Honkin?" I haven't heard that for a long, long time.
I recommend weighing the small bottles before and after refilling so you know exactly how much propane was added.
Thank you.
Thanks JR. I feel more confident in pursuing this option now. God Bless!!
Thanks for watching Michael!
Also, I can tell you about the Ecoflow and how much the system helped me during the hurricane in WNC.
That’s awesome! I’m glad it helped!
Nice to see you again Hank lol
Thank you for the video 🦋
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I definitely prefer the Fuel Keg system, no silly allen keys to lose...and their cylinder feels sturdier and definitely more durable. What I think the Fuel Keg people didn't do that great is their stand for the 20 lb cylinder, possibly to keep costs down and remain competitive,. That cylinder stand you show is definitely a way better alternative. Thank you much for the video.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video. Use of protective wear is essential. Freeze burns from escaping propane are a dangerously fast form of frostbite that is painful & slow-healing. Also recommend avoiding wearing static-producing synthetic material clothing (polyester jacket or gloves for example) or having anything capable of igniting loose vapor. Propane is heavier than air and can pool into lower spaces, creating hazards. Always check for valve & fitting leaks before, during, & after connections with soapy liquid, never an open flame.
Get a propane tree (Coleman is one manufacturer) and a pair of propane hoses. Attach tree to 20lb tank, attach propane lantern to top connection, and use hoses to run to other propane appliances like a stove or heater. If you use propane devices in an enclosed space, purchase a propane gas alarm and CO2 detector like they have for RVs. They make handheld/portable ones too.
Thank you JR. Always informative! My Dad had been a plumber many many years ago and I still have some of his refillable 1# propane bottles that were much heavier duty than the Coleman type we buy at Walmart. It's possible that plumbers supply houses may still sell that type of propane bottles, but I'm not sure.
Thanks for sharing!
What’s the brand?
Very good video, thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I also use the one pound propane bottles as a torch
Thanks for watching!
I stopped using the 1 pound cans altogether. Instead, I switched to a 1 gallon tank. It’s easy to refill at a fueling station, is light weight, and doesn’t have as much fuel as a 20 lb tank.
Very useful information. Thanks.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I used to use the allen wrench like you said but i found it much easier to use vice grips to hold the wrench.
Great video topic. I wondered if the 1lb was refillable.
Thanks for watching!
Keep crushin it brother! You're doing an exponential amount of good work with your videos.
🙏 🇺🇸 🫡
Thank you Corey!
@diypreppertv Thank YOU good sir!
Thanks for info. Always enjoy your shows
Thank you James!
Great video. I invested in brass fittings for the refillable tanks I have. Better protection for the threads when transporting and moving around.
Thanks for sharing!
Those lanterns work pretty well on a big bottle if you use a distribution tree. It's just a pipe about 24 to 30 inches long with 2 ports on the stem and 1 on the top where the lantern fits nicely.
I used to refill the Colman 1 pounders until I left one outside during a cold night hot day and the gas inside expanded so much the tank took on an hour glass shape.
Yikes, thanks for the warning! 👍
And what did that have to do the fact that it was refilled, nothing?
I am planning on investing in the Mr. Heater Fuel Keg in the near future.
After wating about 15 video reviews including about 6 head to head comparison videos of the two refillable 1 lb systems, I believe the Fuel Keg is a better system overall. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Неплохим элементом безопасности при заправке баллонов было бы его взвешивание до заправки и после заправки, что бы не залить слишком много газа. (нужно знать какой вес газа вмещается в Ваш баллон).
Thank you JR. for your information on propane
You're welcome Diana! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very practical and informative post, combined with a really great sense of humour.
Thanks for watching Clive!
I have 4 of these bottles, I glued a neodymium magnet to the bottom of each bottle to hold the allen wrench
I love the humor, always.🤣
Thank you!
Just a thought, would it not be easier to put the fill valve on the 20 lb tank and THEN turn it over, so you don't have to reach in to screw it on? Love the videos, btw and am going to get that Mr Heater set up, as soon as I can. You are right, the ring and bleeder valve seem so much easier. Keep makng the videos and I will keep watching. You and Canadian Prepper are the best ones out there. You guys make everything so much easier to understand.
Hi Bill! The reason I did it that way was to avoid the possibility of damaging the adapter while positioning the tank. It wouldn’t take too much to bend it on accident. It would have been less awkward if I didn’t have to worry about the camera angle at the same time. Lol. Thanks for watching!
I found a fire where a family was using a big tank to heat their home ...caught on fire dec of 1988 and I seen the mom and all 3 of her die.... I didn't sleep for months and hv never stopped thinking of them
There are a hard set of fire safety rules that, like firearm rules, only change if they are modified to even more conservative measures to prevent accidents. Ignoring serious guidelines almost always turns out badly. Any guy who works in the trades around trucks, equipment, tools and heavy materials will tell you it’s safety first. That being said mine are the black truck bungees. I was on a film set in 2001 when a Greensman list his eye. I will spare the details but he was using the bungees for an incorrect application and on his personal vehicle. Either way I won’t touch the things unless I’m wearing serious eye-pro
Excellent video, JR.
Thank you Paul!
Thanks good info
One thing I never understood about the DOT rules for single use bottles: how would they be able to tell if the bottle has been refilled? Its not like there is any sort of indicator.
They can't tell if it has been refilled. That is the hypocrisy of the rule they made.
Could you just leave the Allen wrench in as you’re filling?
Mr. heater makes it better refillable bottle in my opinion
Great video.
Thanks god bless
You’re welcome John! Thanks for watching!
Good video thanks
20 gal. propane tank refills in my area are over $19.00.
You need to shop around, our local Amish dealers $9.50 for 20 lbs. that is as of 10/29/24.
Great video
You are absolutely so great
Thank you!
Used to be under $4. Now $7.40 in MD
Great video JR.... that chain smoking uncle clearly has it coming anyway....haha. Hilarious. Cheers from Alberta brother!
Thank you! lol
good video 🤠
Thank you!
Why up side down?
Propane is liquid (LP)
When upright, only the fumes are available.
Hope this helps
-r-
You might note that while filling the propane bottle, it is gas propane leaking out as the bottle fills with liquid propane. You can fill the bottle without this loss, but the fill rate is very slow once the bottle and tank pressures equalize. Very slow. For most people, not worth their time.
You should do a whole vid on propane in the Hank Hill voice. It would be epic sir
That would be! lol Thanks for watching!
How would one tell that one’s been refilled?
Liquid propane is coming out the vent hole in the bottle being filled
😊
You made me laugh out loud when you said …sent into orbit.
Thank you Mickey! lol
And you can not store them for a long time, and they are over eight dollars each at this time. Refilling saves money.
Loaded and stupid!! LOL. Sounds like Hollywood.
Haha! True!
I love the life-saving sarcastic snippets you bring to the world. Hilarious. 😅😂
It's gotta be done and said.
There should be an IQ test or a law against id10t's using the internet.
If you place the epty container in a bucket of ice water and it will fill with out bleeding and no need to invert the big tank
NO. The big tank has to be up side down to get the liquid propane out. Else if up right you are just putting propane gas in the other tank equalizing the pressures.
Love this type of video.
Thanks JR! 🙏
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Magnet on the bottle to hold Allen key