pics Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Lowes in East Hamilton has them on clearance for $15....It's a small device that transfers propane from the 20 lb tanks to the 1 lb tanks.It pays for itself in only 4 refills. I'm not sure on the legalities of it all but it saves the tanks from going to the dump .....I have only had 1 that leaked and I put it onto a heater..leak solved... They are on an end isle near the plants etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 as far as I know all Lowes has them, BBQ section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hard item to find in Canada though.. as they're technically not legal here. Grab one while you can... good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm right beside one right now. I'm going to grab one! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I've been doing this for a while now. Great product but not exactly sure if its legal. I do have a gas licence so maybe its ok for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 been doing it for 35 years it is legal however it it illegal to transport the tanks once refilled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 been doing it for 35 years it is legal however it it illegal to transport the tanks once refilled Thats why you said here,put these in yer pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 yes it was propane I was getting you to carried through customs.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 however it it illegal to transport the tanks once refilled Actually I believe it's illegal to transport them for commercial purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 That a great idea. Didn't even think you could get something like that. I'm hitting Lowe's after work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Here a great article on how to refill your disposable bottles. It looks like the writer takes all proper precautions. http://www.instructables.com/id/Refill-Disposable-Propane-Tank-from-a-Standard-BBQ/ He's got a great point about getting empty tanks from campgrounds / parks. This saves you even more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 the trick is you want the small bottles really cold and you want the big tank warm so winter time small bottles outside and bring big tank inside to warm up before you do it summer time big tank outside and bottles in freezer before filling them big tank upside down and you are best to fill them twice fill then let them stand for 10 minutes in the cold and refill it is possible to over fill but no worry of them exploding as they would need a lot more pressure then that to explode..but if they are completely filled with liquid propane they will spit out liquid, not gas so the heater will not work right..if that happens just let a bit squirt out... don't do it in a fish hut, because when you do get it to light the hut will lift off the ground..at that point knuckle hair and eyebrows will be optional ... after a few of years of use some valves do stick open and the propane will all leak out of the 1lb bottle..(if you take good care of them and put the black caps back on them between uses this may not happen..I don't) you can screw it onto the heater to stop it or have a blowtorch ready to screw onto it to stop the leaking......once you use a leaking valve bottle throw it out I have had 2 do it in the last 3 years...no big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 don't do it in a fish hut, because when you do get it to light the hut will lift off the ground..at that point knuckle hair and eyebrows will be optional ... HAHA, do tell how you know this Terry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 "don't do it in a fish hut, because when you do get it to light the hut will lift off the ground..at that point knuckle hair and eyebrows will be optional ..." inquiring minds what to know. you know this how Terry???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) advise I give is always form personal experience....enough said....LOL:whistling: Edited March 23, 2011 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 That was the best moment of 2010... for US anyhow.. Terry not so much ! And as he says, although I didn't think it was possible, you can definitely overfill them. Lloyd almost burned down my newly renovated bathroom when he sparked up the portable shower unit one night! Liquid flames... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 That was the best moment of 2010... for US anyhow.. Terry not so much ! ... :w00t: if only we had video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 And you wonder why i always make excuses about coming up there ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Dang good post I had forgotten about this device I think I might hit lowes today as I need new 1 lbs tanks cool reminder. Thanks for the chuckle Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Is King Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I went by Lowe's on Wednesday and pick up an adaptor. I went by again on Thursday to pick one up for my buddy (his Lowe's was sold out). It turns out mine is out of stock now as well!? I ask the guy and he checks his computer. "That's the wierdes thing" he says. "We sold 4 yesterday...We only sold 4 ALL last year!" Did this post cause a run on this adaptor?? Could that be the power of OFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 yes it is pretty scary if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I went by Lowe's on Wednesday and pick up an adaptor. I went by again on Thursday to pick one up for my buddy (his Lowe's was sold out). It turns out mine is out of stock now as well!? I ask the guy and he checks his computer. "That's the wierdes thing" he says. "We sold 4 yesterday...We only sold 4 ALL last year!" Did this post cause a run on this adaptor?? Could that be the power of OFC! thats the exact reason why many people are reluctant to post their fishing spots online and get angry when others post honey holes.... im goin to get my adapter today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted March 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 HeeHee....ya gatta be quick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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