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Propane tank adapter

3K views 12 replies 10 participants last post by  OPossumTX 
#1 ·
Hello all

I havé à propane stove / oven connected to a large propane tank
The Home Depot type not the aluminium marine tank

I would like to use a small 1lbs canister instead but do not want to change all the lines nd hoses There must be some sort of adapter that I could use but I just cannot find any at WM or Defender

Maybe on the Internet ?

If you could help that would be great

Thanks
 
#5 ·
Coleman 1-Pound Propane Tank Adapter: Camping : Walmart.com

Please do not do a direct connect of 1lb propane tank for this usage in the vessel. Propane is heavier than air and will sink to the lowest point of the boat and wait to explode. I am sure the hosing to the ouside tank probably has a solenoid shut off for a reason,,,,protection. These 1 lb tanks teak after they have been removed sometimes and the valve sticks open
 
#6 ·
Hold on !

I just want to find an adapter that would fit in the knob, where it is attached to the tank
So even if using a canister, this partwill be in the locker , next to the now disconnected propane tank

I do not intend to connect directly to stove !!!!!

Thanks
 
#9 ·
Thanks to Beachmont and Jimrini

Found it on Cabelas.com and Defender
Better price on Defender!

In my case, A big tank last for years as I mostly use the microwave for coffee
I would like to see if a canister will do the season
I am on a mooring so carrying this big heavy tank for a refill is just something I could do without

Thanks
 
#11 ·
Exactly right!

I found the adapter at West Marine a few years back, and added two small tanks (carried in an outside locker) after I ran out of propane on the big tank one cold morning just as I was about to make breakfast/coffee. Another boat nearby had the adapter and a small tank, and that saved our bacon!

Bill
 
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