Its the torpedo heater though, those really slurp down the propane. I suspect a generator of significant size would have the same problem. A 100# would work better but of course would be decidedly not handy. A forklift tank would work too but I don't know where you'd get one filled. All the hardware stores and whatnot are geared for 20# tanks. Which reminds me. At camp we usually exchange our tanks, the price is decent and its convenient.I went and had 2 filled last year. I was shocked by how much heavier they felt. It'll be interesting to see how much longer 20# lasts. I know they claim the exchange fills are 15# but I'm starting to have doubts. -Curt
On Sunday, February 14, 2021, 9:01:57 PM EST, Allan Streib <astr...@indiana.edu> wrote: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> writes: > For cooking/heating use I don't think tank size is a problem until you > get down to the BBQ (20#) tank size. I remember reading that at -20F a > BBQ tank wouldn't produce enough vapor pressure to run a stove but I > suppose that depends on what stove. I have a propane heater I sometimes use in the garage (torpedo heater). With a 20# BBQ tank, the tank will start to frost up after about 30 min and the burner flame/heat output diminishes. This is at far above -20F, maybe more like +30F or so. Allan _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com