After using about three of the 1lb bottles, I got a four foot hose and attached a 20lb tank to my Performer. I didn't pay too much attention, but it doesn't seem like I got 25-30 starts to each bottle. What I found was, I could walk away to prep some food while trying to start some charcoal, and come back to no flame from the burner, and no adequately lit coals. When the little bottle is attached to the regulator underneath the table, I had no way of knowing how much fuel was left. Sure, an empty bottle is easily remedied by having some extras on hand at all times, but you tend to find out when you need to switch canisters at an inconvenient moment. With the 20lb tank sitting off to the side of the Performer cart, I can lift it and feel how much fuel is left, or eventually attach one of the in-line fuel level gauges. Maybe it's a little less elegant looking, but that's my current preference. My longer-term solution will be to use the base of my turkey fryer in a fire safe platform or enclosure for the charcoal lighting needs. That way, it'll be my go-to starter that I can use if I need to involve some of my other kettles, and not have issues if my Performer is already cooking.