Mr. Heater Propane Tank Adapter

[GBW]

Hey all.

 

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a Mr. Heater Propane Tank Adapter to fill my 1LB tanks from my 20LB tank. I called BPS and was told that they do not sell it, yet it's on the web site... so if anyone can let me know where to pick 2 up in the GTA that would be great, thanks.

 

Geoff

[Terry]

they are also called

 

EZ Propane Filler Coupler

MacCoupler

 

this place in the Innisfil area had a few of them 5 days ago

you could give them a call

 

LOVE TO FISH SIMCOE Bait & Tackle - Belle Ewart

705-456-8745

[motion]

Got mine on Ebay last year. They work great. I will suggest that you buy a digital food scale (Walmart) to avoid overfilling the tanks.. The empties weigh 13.5 oz and you add the 16 oz of fuel for a total of 29.5 oz. Make sure you freeze the empties before filling them.

 

Here is the link to the one I bought on Ebay.

 

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Brass-Propane-Bottle-Re...=item2c4fe417ce

 

If you can get it locally as Terry has said, get it. I was under the impression that they are not legal to sell up here. Thats why I ended up buying it on Ebay.

 

Cheers.

[Terry]

they are legal up here

but

once you refill them they are illegal to transport

 

so if you get in an accident on the way to your icefishing you could be in trouble

[motion]

they are legal up here

but

once you refill them they are illegal to transport

 

so if you get in an accident on the way to your icefishing you could be in trouble

 

Ya, but they gotta prove I just filled them. Thats why I leave the adapter locked up at home. LOL

[Terry]

and that is why I have been doing it for over 30 years

 

it is real simple to make one too

 

you take an old propane torch and unscrew the flame end

 

find an old BBQ and cut the black hose off that has the end that attaches to the 20lb tank

now shove the tube that the flame end was attached to on the old torch, into the hose and put a clamp on it

 

one fully functional refiller with a cut off valve on it too

Edited December 29, 2009 by Terry®

[motion]

And it sure beats carrying around a larger tank and hose (to trip over)

Edited December 29, 2009 by motion

[GBW]

Thanks guys. I'll give them a shout!

[GBW]

D'OH! you guys are quick as they are all spoken for... more to come in a week or so...

[motion]

Well worth the wait. It'll be longer than that on Ebay.

[Terry]

guess I should have pmed you

 

they ship them here quick

 

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...rset=ISO-8859-1

[Guest skeeter99]

Hey all.

 

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a Mr. Heater Propane Tank Adapter to fill my 1LB tanks from my 20LB tank. I called BPS and was told that they do not sell it, yet it's on the web site... so if anyone can let me know where to pick 2 up in the GTA that would be great, thanks.

 

Geoff

 

 

cabelas carries them

[GBW]

It's all good Terry. I can wait (not to long though)...

[irishfield]

Motion... stop posting Ebay links... click.. click..password..click.. now I'm short a case of beer !

[motion]

Motion... stop posting Ebay links... click.. click..password..click.. now I'm short a case of beer !

 

Then stop clicking Wayne! LOL

[steve barrett]

Made one up a few min ago can't wait to try it.Simple to make .Can't wait to give it a try. Steve

[GBW]

Made one up a few min ago can't wait to try it.Simple to make .Can't wait to give it a try. Steve

care to share how you made it?

[irishfield]

Terry described it above GBW .. you just need an old propane torch head and an old BBQ regulator hose. Don't have them.. click the ebay link! lol

[GBW]

Terry described it above GBW .. you just need an old propane torch head and an old BBQ regulator hose. Don't have them.. click the ebay link! lol

D'OH! Didn't see that part

I was going to click the link but I'll order from the folks Terry told me about.

[steve barrett]

Not mutch more than that .

Just a bit of silicone for a bit of a seal and a couple of small clamps and it is a done deal. Steve

[GBW]

I sure hope my neighbour's don't see me when I'm out back "fixing" his BBQ...

[mjack 7]

Fishing World in Hamilton has the mr. heater couplers. I've used the mac couple and I found it's hard to get a good fill out of it reguardless how cold you get the cylinder. Maybe the mr. heater one is better.

[Jonny]

This sounds great!

 

Tell me, how do you avoid over-filling? Or is it simply a matter of pressure equalization?

[irishfield]

That's all it is Jocko... you'd need a pump to over fill and why mjack is claiming hard to get a good fill. You'll never it get it as full as it came from the store.

[Jonny]

Thanks, Irish!

 

The reason I asked was an earlier post where a kitchen scale was mentioned. I figured it might not be necessary as long as a 1 lb tank can withstand the same pressures as a 20 lb tank. Of course the kitchen scale could give you a good idea of just what percentage of fill you can get.