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Lemans

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2017, 05:30:19 PM »
So I'm thinking about converting to a one gal tan
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Lemans

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2017, 07:04:06 PM »
Come on. I need help. Someone knows what I need.  Troy???
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Foster Dahlet

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2017, 08:32:40 PM »
@Lemans , my guess is that switching will save you no time or money, in comparison to getting your current tank recertified.  What's more, once you get the 5lb tank recertified, you are golden for a long time.  I grill often, and my 5lb tank lasts me 2.5 years, on average, before I refill.  My last refill cost me less than 3 bucks this year.

Nonetheless, if you really want to switch, several on this board have done it.  I am pretty sure @greenweb did this on one of his SSPs this year, when his SSP was missing the 5 lb tank to begin with.

If you decide not to recertify, nor switch the setup to 1lb tank, but buy a new 5lb instead, this tank is what you would want....

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21226816&cid=CAPLA:B:Shopping_-_Catch_All&bingpla=bingpla_15903494&k_clickid=fc8c1849-0474-435c-9ee4-8b5e0c2face3

« Last Edit: September 07, 2017, 08:41:47 PM by Foster Dahlet »
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Heyjude

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #19 on: September 07, 2017, 08:53:49 PM »
There is a difference in tanks. The Weber one has a flat back on the part that hangs on the cart.
Your best bet is to recertify if possible. Prices vary. I can't find anyone local to me.
If you switch to a newer or 20 lb tank, just change the fitting to an OPD. Its not that hard.
Do a search. This topic has been covered many times.
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Jon

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2017, 09:47:43 PM »
Take a look at Bisbee, stealthing the one-pound bottle. This uses the newer style regulator and hose.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/bisbee-has-gas!/msg229430/#msg229430

And I did something similar, just not as nicely done.

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kettlebb

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2017, 02:50:50 AM »
Or if it's too much trouble then sell or trade the SSP here. I'm sure you could get something for it.


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Bob BQ

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2017, 03:18:37 AM »
Come on. I need help. Someone knows what I need.

Some cheese and crackers to go with that?
« Last Edit: September 08, 2017, 09:57:22 AM by Bob BQ »
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KenB

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Re: Help switching tanks
« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2017, 01:13:51 PM »
Lemans, my fellow Yankee fan.  I have an SSP from 1995 that I restored from ground up.. A real propane company will re certify that tank.  That is what I did and it costs about $20.  Just have to find a real propane company