http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/ Survivalism and Preparedness. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:03:49 GMT solarman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97561 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97561 The propane is put in under low pressure and will stop when pressure equalizes or you can buy a propane gauge if concerned. LaMar Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:22 GMT Eric E http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97560 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97560 Hi John... Very easily done... Chill the 1lb bottle.. Can freeze it,, however... Screw the adapter onto the 20lb tank, then screw on the empty 1lb bottle.. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:25:45 GMT Christopher Young http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97559 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97559 The adaptor comes with instructions. I'd hate to describe the process, and sure as anything, someone will miss a step, have a problem, and be angry with me. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:54 GMT Wes Jones http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97558 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97558 First you need the fitting for the tank. Then just normal fittings and the proper hose to attach the regulator and then enough hose and fittings to get it Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:48 GMT John Mullan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97557 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97557 Not hijacking here, but can someone explain the process of filling the small bottles? How to make sure they aren't overfilled? Cheers. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:47 GMT Christopher Young http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97556 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97556 I've found the regulator and hose assemblies on the curb, people throw out their old gas grills. The spark ignitors can also be harvested from the gas grill. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:49:46 GMT solarman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97555 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97555 Mr Heater 5 foot hose and regulator $20.57 Look at heating and cooking section: http://www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/reccomendedproducts.htm LaMar Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:08:07 GMT pernkat http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97554 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97554 I'll have to go look and see if they make what I'm trying to find. I need a hose plus regulator to attach a grill propane tank to my wall ventless propane Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:08:05 GMT solarman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97553 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97553 Yes they can and you just need an adapter. Look here under heating and cooking homesteader supplies: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:07:58 GMT solarman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97552 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97552 Propane adapter $14.39 from Amazon: http://www.simplesolarhomesteading.com/reccomendedproducts.htm LaMar Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:45 GMT the Sergeant Major http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97551 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97551 Harbor Freight carries a coupler you can use to refill the one pound bottles/ The problem is that after about five refills the seals on the one pound bottles Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:45 GMT Cheryl Espedal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97550 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97550 Eric- Thanks for the information. We have ordered it and it is on the way. Tupska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:38 GMT Christopher Young http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97549 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97549 Harbor Freight makes such an adaptor. I bought one, and tried it a couple times. The Ozark Trail valves tend to leak. I've heard the Coleman canisters work a Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:38 GMT Rick Griffith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97548 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97548 Eric: Thanks. Never knew of that adapter. Always learning something daily..:-) Rick http://www.Embroideryfriends.Com If you can read this, Thank a Teacher. If Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:37 GMT John Mullan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misc_survivalism_moderated/message/97547 What Eric said. I have not yet tried this, but it is said to only re-fill once or twice as they develop leaks. Others may have real life experience in that