SSP gas assist mod to use 1lb propane cylinder

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Recently got a SSP, but the 5lb propane tank that it came with has already expired, buying a new 5lb tank would cost most than $50 nowadays. There already have many examples of how to mod it to use 1lb camping canister on the SSP, you can basically directly add a 1/4" thread to 1lb canister fitting adapter, there is no complication in that. The only thing I did different is that to make it easily accessible from the top, I added an additional valve and a elbow, and a bucket to hold the canister. Now I can thread on the 1lb canister, and throw it in the bucket attached to the SSP leg, and able to turn the gas on/off from the top.

so the connection is:
-- use the old regulator(remove the 5lb QuickDisconnect) -- 1/4" length nipple -- OWG quater turn valve -- elbow -- 1lb canister fitting

Everything is 1/4" thread and sealed with plumber's tape.

Enjoy!


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[Jules V.]

I have quite a few extra 1 lb regulators and newer performer panels so my ssp conversions are more straightforward.  All my ssp's are converted to 1lb regulator.

[mahnamahna]

Your work is 2nd to none!


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[cafe-con-leche]

I have quite a few extra 1 lb regulators and newer performer panels so my ssp conversions are more straightforward.  All my ssp's are converted to 1lb regulator.

That's a beautiful SSP, you can tell I am going the budget fix route here.. 

But your propane line goes to a QCC1 fitting, isn't that's for 20lb tank? I thought about going directly to 20lb tank, but it's just to heavy to roll around, plus I would have to get new regulator for it, so I gave up. The 1lb cylinder had no problem with the original regular that was for 5lb tank.

[Jules V.]

That's a beautiful SSP, you can tell I am going the budget fix route here.. 

But your propane line goes to a QCC1 fitting, isn't that's for 20lb tank? I thought about going directly to 20lb tank, but it's just to heavy to roll around, plus I would have to get new regulator for it, so I gave up. The 1lb cylinder had no problem with the original regular that was for 5lb tank.

It doesn't have to be expensive.  Except for the lid & bowl, total cost for the frame and parts probably cost less than $150.  I've picked up more than a dozen performers the past year alone mostly for parts. Never paid more than $110 with the majory under $50 and few ones for free. 

I prefer not to have a tank hanging on my grills so i added a full size tank adapters to all of the performers.   I just grab a 5 lb tank when needed and disconnect it when done.

[ABROB]

I prefer the 1 pounder conversion just to make it easier to move around. I'd rather not have the big tank sitting around next to the grill.

[glend123]

Can you get the five pound tank recertified?

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[cafe-con-leche]

I suppose it's possible, the 5lb tank still looks in decent shape, but the nearest refill/certify stop is a bit far, so it's easier for me to just use the 1lb cylinder.