Coleman Grill Propane Facts

Coleman Grill Propane Resource

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Where can I buy a regulator for my Coleman PerfectFlow Propane Camp Grill? Their own website and ebay did not have it

kunde. replied: "At the place where they sale RV's. They have parts Department.They have all kinds of parts for various grills !!"

Is it safe to detach the non-empty propane tank(1lb) from grill and store it somewhere else? Gas grill :- Uniflame small grill (uses coleman 1lb propane tank)

dawgbite replied: "yes just turn the gas off at the top"

illinidog replied: "as long as it is turned off, and depending where you store it, yes it is safe"

judith r replied: "yes. I used to do it all the time on my portable bbq"

ikedomac replied: "yes...turn off the valve...and store in a shaded place"

Zankabo replied: "Yup, just make sure you close the tank up snug so it doesnt leak."

Uncle John replied: "Long as you know how to reattach it. I'd leave it on."

mslstud4x replied: "Yes it is as long as you store it in a safe place. Away from any heat sorce including sunlight"

WyattEarp replied: "Yes if the vavle on the tank itself is turned off...if the tank has no valve then just unscrew it...providing no flame is lit. Good Luck :)"

prcsdime replied: "Does it not come with instructions? Anyway, I don't know--I use the old-fashion grills."

boo66_2001 replied: "Yes, just make sure that the valve on the bottle is closed before you disconnect it. Just remember that there may be a little pressure on the line, so disconnect it slowly to allow the pressure to escape. No problem!!!"

Paul D replied: "Yes, the propane tank that is produced by Coleman is self sealing. Unless there is something to depress the release valve (such as in where the conncetion for the tank is) the gas will not escape. Just make sure to release it slowly, as there is residual pressure in the line. Open it like a shaken up bottle of soda... very slowly until you hear the gas no longer escaping. Also, always make sure to do this in an open area, preferably outdoors."

Robert D replied: "Paul D is correct."

Do I have to remove the propane cylinder from my grill after each use? I have a travel coleman grill. its not a small one, its one of the bigger ones. it uses a 1 lb. propane cylinder that u get at walmart and it screws to the back. i used it for the first time for the superbowl and never took it apart. im wanting to pick it up and i cant find the instructions. the tank is not empty. do i leave it on or do i take the cylinder off after each use????

hallel replied: "No. Just twist the gas knob shut after each use."

jhurd67 replied: "i would take it off cause its only a one pound tank"

Earachep replied: "You can just leave it on till it runs out of propane. Then replace it."

G.T replied: "Better safe than sorry, in case of leaks etc, I rather take it out and store it in safe compartment"

Propane Guy replied: "Small grills like that don't have a 100% safety on them which stops the flow of propane if there is no flame.(That is what the thermocouple and gas valve on a furnace do). So you should remove the cylinder when it is left unattended. If the controls get bumped, you could have an uncontrolled leak of gas."

Can a backyard grill propane tank be......? Can a backyard grill propane tank be used to fill a much smaller Coleman camping propane tank? What adapter set and safety precautions are recomended? Thanks in Advance.....

Les replied: "There's no way to do it legally and safely. Sorry man."

Lee replied: "There's gadgets on the market that says you can,but I would just take it to be refilled or exchanged."

FastpitchBlue replied: "Yes they make Adapters to re-fill the small propane cylinders, It's only against the law to refill cylinders that are to be sold commercially, but it’s perfectly legal to refill them for personal use. There are many Hardware and Camping Supply Companies that sell these Adapters. "

renpen replied: "Harbor freight tools sells one that works just fine. $10 or so bucks. One thing to remember is that you can't fill them as full as they are when you buy them new. But they will work just fine."

Propane Guy replied: "Do not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES do this!!! It is dangerous in more ways than I can adequately describe here. As an industry professional I am so ticked off that these idiots are selling a fitting like this with directions in how to perform an illegal transfer I can hardly type!!! These cylinders are called disposable for a reason! They do not have a real pressure relief valve protecting them like a DOT cylinder does. They have no tare weight markings on them, so you have no way of knowing for sure how much you are putting into the cylinder. You will probably overfill it! Let's see...overfilled cylinder + no relief valve = cylinder failure! During this process you are inverting a full DOT cylinder. That puts the relief valve in the liquid space of the tank! If the relief valve vents under normal conditions you will have a small burst of vapor. If it vents liquid, you will have that liquid expanding 277 times as it changes state from a liquid to a vapor. That's a lot of vapor!!! Just because two fittings thread together doesn't mean they belong together! This is an explosive product that can give you severe frost bite burns if the liquid touches your skin. There is just a whole lot of reasons this should never be attempted! I've been in the propane business for 20 years. I've installed liquid piping systems in storage plants, industrial applications and filling stations. I'm a liquid propane gas fitter and a trainer to the industry. Suffice it to say I know a lot more about propane than most of you reading this... I would never dream of attempting to use this fitting or the criminally dangerous methods described by Navagear or whoever. It is not worth the possible injuries or property damage that could result. This is one of those cases where it is not worth the savings! And for those that choose to ignore or challenge what I say...I'll read about you in the Darwin Awards one day... Please...Be safe!"

How do you recycle small propane tanks? I have two empty Coleman propane tanks that were used for a small camping grill. Is there a way to recycle them? If so, what do I need to do?

brokendownangel64 replied: "Check with your fire department or chamber of commerce to find out if your town or near by town has a drop off spot that recycles the propane bottles. You could even ask any company or store in your area that sells the large propane bottles for your grill if they also take the small ones? If they don't ask if they know where. Also where I live they have a certain times of the year that a company will come and pick up old paints, oils, and propane tanks. They will advertise on the television and newspaper."

phelpschnarde1st replied: "Coleman Propane Cylinders are a single-use all steel cylinder that can be recycled through most salvage companies. The proper and safe recycling of the cylinder involves completely emptying the cylinder of all propane and removing either the main valve or the pressure relief valve (the valve on the side of the main valve). Coleman states: “BEFORE removing the valve, you must make certain the cylinder is empty. To empty the cylinder, Take it outside, far from any open flame or possibility of spark, and screw it to a lantern or stove. Open the valve on the lantern or stove. Attempt to light the lantern or stove and whether or not it lights, leave the valve open for several hours to ensure that all of the propane is vented from the cylinder.” Failure to follow these instructions, as recommended by Coleman, may cause personal injury or property damage! After emptying the cylinder the valve can be removed. Similar to a tire stem car valve, the valve is removed from the cylinder by unscrewing it from the fittings with a tire stem tool that can be purchased at an auto parts or hardware store. Once the tank is empty and the valve is removed, the cylinder can be recycled. This procedure can also be used on similar non-Coleman cylinders."

Peace replied: "Check with your local garbage service or recycle facility. They should have a Household Hazardous Waste Program, or something like it. Check to see if it's the kind that can be refilled or not, if so you can refill them and use them again. I have seen places like gas stations where they fill large tanks, that have a place to recycle old ones too."

DJ replied: "Any company that recycles steel will take them. They cannot be refilled."

Timbo replied: "Simply said...Sell it for scrap iron."

Trouble with Coleman camping grill? I have a Coleman camping grill that I bought a couple of years ago, I use it a couple times a year when I camp. I fired it up this year and the stove starts and lights normally, but a few minutes into cooking the gas would slow up until it was off, I tried a couple different propane tanks and always the same result. any ideas or quick fixes for me? help would be appreciated

Rusty Nail replied: "Check the ports where the air enters the burner. Thew may be blocked with spider webs. I have the same problem every spring with my home grill."

promethius9594 replied: "Okay, it sounds like you're using full tanks at least. Checking the ports is a good idea. Also, it's early in the season... temperatures might be a little cold for using propane, which comes under lower pressure in the tank when it's chilly out. Try keeping the propane tanks in a warm area (for larger tanks, in your car or tent, for smaller tanks in your pack). If the tank is small and non-functioning, toss it under your coat for a bit to warm it back up."

Propane adapter from BBQ grill to large cylinder? I just bought a Coleman Roadtrip LXE portable grill (it runs on propane) It runs on those little 16 oz canisters but it did come with a adapter/regulator to use the 20lb tank..I want to use a large cylinder tank that is around a 100lb tank..as long as i get the right connector from the large 100lb tank to the Coleman adapter/regulator will the higher pressure from the bigger tank be ok with the Coleman regulator or am i supposed to get a different regulator? I figured the regulator that came with the grill was designed to reduce whatever pressure its fed to the proper pressure for the grill but I'm not sure if this is correct. Thanks The large cylinder tank does not have any "home regulator" it is just a tank.

deadbreed1212 replied: "make sure you install it after the large home regulator. you will have to remove the adapter on the bb-q get to 1/4inch pipe thread. then use a standard pipe bushing to get up to 1/2"or 3/8"pipe thread install a gas flex line( make sure the 2 mip/fip flare apters come with the flex.) install gas cock ,ball valve (1/2")on pipe after large home regulator. shut off is the most important thing, away from appliance leave exsisting coleman regulator should operate at 10" w.c. min. b careful!!!!"

J M replied: "It does not matter if the tank is 16 ounces or 500 pounds, the pressure will be the same. The regulator you have should do just fine."

Jim S replied: "You can use the tank. Be sure you have the proper adapter that screws on the tank valve, then screws into the valve/regulator for your grill. Here's a site that offers the adapter hoses and other accessories at reasonable prices: =&CategoryID=55459&NID=4509536."

Dean C replied: "The gentleman is correct in saying it doesn't matter what size the tank is, the adapter will deliver the correct pressure."

I have a new grill & it won't work? I have a new Coleman Tailgate grill. The kind that folds sown real easy. Anyway, I got a new tank & used the gas hose that came w/ it & the gas won't come out of the burners. I put a small bottle on their directly & it works fine. So I bought a new hose. Same problem. Then I took the tank back, got a new tank, & same problem. What is the deal. The small bottle works fine. I have replaced 2 hoses & two propane bottles. I'm at a loss. It comes w/ a hose so you can use a full size tank That can't be right about small bottles only. Why would they include a long rubber hose for hooking up big bottles?

EL Dindo replied: "Contact Coleman. They do have this LIFETIME WARRANTY to all of there products."

starrwoode replied: "hmmmmm ammount of pressure of the gas getting to the burners?"

opie with an attitude replied: "It may be that the grill is designed for the small bottle."

zerotowall replied: "It sounds like you bought a grill that is for small bottles only, when you buy one like that they will not work with the big bottles because, it lets too much gas out and it has a safety switch on it that works perfectly because if it didn't it would blow you up! Take the grill back and tell them that is not the one you was suppose to have."

dlmrgnk replied: "Yeah, why would they include a hose if you weren't to use it? Examine the hose very carefully. There is an obstruction between the large tank and the burner. Your job, should you accept the challenge, is to find it. Look for anything that looks like a valve. You've opened the valve on the tank, right? (I know, dumb question but . . .) There is a safety device (I think) built into the fitting on the tank so that no gas will be released if the wrong fitting is used, no fitting is used, or the correct one isn't seated completely. Make certain that that the fitting on the hose fits very firmly into the tank fitting and is seated. Don't use lube but give that sucker a very firm push and tighten the nut down firmly. My guess is that this saftey device is not being released."

awommack replied: "take it back"

How do I keep food from sticking to my grill? I have just bought a coleman road trip table top propane grill and I've only used it twice. The reason is everything I've tried cooking on it sticks to the grill and I ended up have to scrape off half of the meat I was cooking on it. It has a metal grill but looks like it has some sort of coating on the grill itself that makes it look like porcelin. It's a great grill meaning it starts up on the first click of the starter button and has a warming rack and temp gauge. The problem is the food sticking to the grill. I've tried using pam but that didn't work. Anyone have any suggestions?

CANNED TAMALES replied: "rub a lil olive oil on there"

Ann replied: "You sure blew my theory, I would have suggested Pam."

ocularnervosa replied: "Wrap the grill with aluminum foil and then spray it with pam. That works for me plus it's easier to clean up."

Robert S replied: "I'd write & complain to the manufacturer for suggestions. Try brushing with oil, or marinate your meats in salad dressing."

Nicolette replied: "Your food is sticking probably because you put it on the grill wet and the grill isn't hot enough.. Even if your meat is marinated you need to dry it off a bit before adding it to the grill. The grill must be hot, smokin' hot. Oil it first with a bit of canola oil...not Pam you could cause a huge fire. Put your meat on the grill and leave it alone. Don't move it unti it has the charred grill marks on it. It sticks until it is ready to be turned. Give it a turn of 45 degrees for a couple of minutes and then turn it over."