Propane Tank, and big burner?

Skymeat · Post by **Skymeat** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:22 pm

I've never used propane for anything. How long will a tank last (watermelon sized?) with a big burner? Will I need a second one in the middle of a run (10g wash in 15g keg)?

Skymeat

wineo · Post by **wineo** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:17 pm

I get 6-7 runs per tank with a turkey burner.Once you get heated up you can turn the burner way down.I usually run 10 or 12 gallon batches.

Skymeat · Post by **Skymeat** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:22 pm

Thanks wineo. Puts it in perspective:)

dyerwolf · Post by **dyerwolf** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:11 pm

Get a second tank. It really does suck to run out of propane halfway through your run.

Cheers

AfricaUnite · Post by **AfricaUnite** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:40 pm

Same deal I get 5-6 runs per tank, but always have a backup, ive been looking into an auto switchover unit that they have for RV's but havent found the need for it yet.

Skymeat · Post by **Skymeat** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:43 pm

Thanks,
Sounds like if I just prepare and remember to top her off before use it won't be a problem. 1st run this weekend, we'll see.

wineo · Post by **wineo** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:34 pm

Ive got 4 tanks.Got a gas grill too,and a propane heater.

Post by **Husker** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:40 pm

I got 3 also. I like to smoke meats, and distill at the same time. Then if either of the units runs out (I rarely let the bottles get close to empty), I have the spare. I "could" even run the grill, but that is pushing it. Too much attention needed to grill. Smokin is slow and easy, like still'n. Get things running smoothly, and your set for several hours. Then just tend to it a little, and keep an eye on it to make sure that something does not go terribly wrong. When done, you get fresh smoked brats (or whatever), and some good white dog, yummy

H.

wineo · Post by **wineo** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:57 pm

My smoker runs on charcoal and wood.I smoke a few whole pork butts to make some mean pulled pork,and turkeys on the holidays.My gas grill gets the ribeyes,chicken breast,burgers etc.Not much better than a fast cooked nicely stripped ribeye thats pink in the middle.Damn,Im getting hungry!