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
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