how many bbq's come in a 20lb propane tank.

[thespeakerbox]

Anyone have a rough estimate? I think ive done about 10 -15 on this tank and i dont want to run out.

 

[Sukhoi]

I think it might depend a bit on how long you grill for. And as an engineer I am laughing at your units of [bbq/tank].

 

[thespeakerbox]

what, bbq/tank is in standard si units. Im sorry if i dont know the conversion factor. But i do about an 1 hour at a time.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
I think it might depend a bit on how long you grill for. And as an engineer I am laughing at your units of [bbq/tank].

I just noticed that.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

20lb tank should be good for a lot more than 10-15 cookouts. Yes you can check the tank by lifting, if its near empty it will be pretty light

 

[Joemonkey]

isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
I think it might depend a bit on how long you grill for. And as an engineer I am laughing at your units of [bbq/tank].

Yes, I much prefer the units of rods/hogshead.

 

[wvtalbot]

The official standard is 8.23432 BBQ's per 20 gallon tank.

 

[RedCOMET]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

Its liquid propane. It liquidfies and is thus heavier than air when filled up. it gets lighter after each use.

 

[GuitarDaddy]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

No, propane gas is lighter than air. But in a tank it is compressed and in liquid form and is much heavier than air

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

Yes, which is why you have to tether your BBQ as you get near the end of the bottle.

Viper GTS

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

Yes, which is why you have to tether your BBQ as you get near the end of the bottle.

Viper GTS

didnt you guys notice the propane exchange place is always chained to a store or something? keep them from flying away.

 

[Cattlegod]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

i thought it got less heavy, due to the high pressure in the tank.

edit - and to the fact that judging by the posts below, propane is heavier than air

 

[ElMonoDelMar]

I think propane gas is heavier than air...

 

[Sukhoi]

Originally posted by: wvtalbot
The official standard is 8.23432 BBQ's per 20 gallon tank.

I'm glad we have that one settled!

 

[GarlicBreath]

Lookity here:

http://www.bsapackman.com/moore/propane.cfm

Do what I do: just buy a second tank. When the first tank goes empty, I've got plenty of time to get it refilled. That way you never get caught with no propane left.

BTW, one tank lasts me through most of a summer.

 

[DivideBYZero]

45/tank.

 

[imported_weadjust]

# of bbqs per tank always ends in 1/2. Because you run out 1/2 through cooking the last bbq in the tank.

Get a second tank.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
I think it might depend a bit on how long you grill for. And as an engineer I am laughing at your units of [bbq/tank].

lol nice.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey
isn't propane lighter than air? so the tank gets heavier after each bbq?

:laugh::laugh:

I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

 

[mugs]

Simple solution is to get a spare tank.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: GarlicBreath
Do what I do: just buy a second tank. When the first tank goes empty, I've got plenty of time to get it refilled. That way you never get caught with no propane left.

BTW, one tank lasts me through most of a summer.

:thumbsup: