It's my first gas grill, I just bought it this weekend. I've only used it once.
2007-09-12 02:05:52 · 10 answers · asked by GC 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If you don't and it blows up you won't be able to sue the company because you didn't follow the manufactures instructions.
On the other hand, your insurance will cover it. Besides I've never disconnected mine with no problems.
2007-09-12 02:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Muley Bob 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm assuming you're talking about a full-sized gas grill, with a full size LP or propane tank (the tank is usually white, and holds about 18 quarts of fuel). If that is the case, then you wouldn't ever need to disconnect the tank from the regulator, unless you're A) replacing the tank, or B) storing the grill for a long time, like over the winter months.
However, if you have a "camp" grill---a smaller grill that uses the portable, (about) 25-ounce cans of propane, you SHOULD disconnect the tank in between uses. The tanks are usually dark green in color.
The regulators on the portable grills aren't as efficient as on full-size grills, and the gas/fuel may leak out. Aside from a (minimal) risk of combustion due to leaking fuel, you're also wasting the fuel.
2007-09-12 09:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by jvsconsulting 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You disconnect it by shutting off the gas at the tank -- - - not just the burner. Make sure it's really turned off - - a hard turn.
Never open the valve only part way when you're going to turn on the grill. When the valve it opened fully ( it won't turn any more ) you know the other way if off .
Let me know where you live . I'll be up for a nice hamburger .
2007-09-12 09:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have to disconnect it but you should always turn the gas off from the source. Close the gas off at the tank and not from the off knob on the grill. Once you've shut the tank bleed the line.
2007-09-12 09:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have had a gas grill for 15 years and have never disconnected it, but we are always sure to turn in off completely. check that both the grill and the tank are turned off. you might want to consider diconnecting if you won't be using it for a extended period of time.
2007-09-12 09:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by 17_peppers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so- just make sure its turned off all the way- I've never disconnected mine before the tank emptied, and I use propane for my kitchen stove without any trouble too. It would make me crazy if I had to disconnect the stove after every use.
2007-09-12 09:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by Dotis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you should shut the valve on the top of the tank off after every use.
2007-09-12 09:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
For safety you probably should, but I don't know anyone who does. Including me!
Doc
2007-09-12 14:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No No - just make sure you turn it off.
2007-09-12 09:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we don't disconnect ours ever as we BBQ year-round.
2007-09-12 09:21:33 · answer #10 · answered by jade_2011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋