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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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.
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Your work is 2nd to none!
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Quote from: Jules V. on December 11, 2018, 02:30:57 PM
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.. ;D
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.
Quote from: cafe-con-leche on December 11, 2018, 03:56:17 PM
That's a beautiful SSP, you can tell I am going the budget fix route here.. ;D
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.
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.
Can you get the five pound tank recertified?
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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.