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Anyone have propane for their home and have an outlet outside?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:23 am
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:23 am
My builder put it an outlet on the back patio to hook up to crawfish pots, grills, etc. But I have to go get some fittings to add to it to hook up to a burner. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it or should I just go buy a tank? I don't know why but it seems like it would use a lot of my propane and cost me more in the long run.
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Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:24 am to VanRIch
what?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:27 am to VanRIch
Just depends on the rates you're getting on it delivered. I'd assume you'd be getting an overall better rate since you're purchasing more, but I've never had propane. Sure seems worth it if you have it to spare.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:27 am to VanRIch
If the hose/pipe is already there, may as well throw a few fittings on there to make it usable.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:32 am to bootlegger
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If the hose/pipe is already there, may as well throw a few fittings on there to make it usable.
Yep. I had one at my townhouse, but only had a cheapie gas grill out there so I never bothered with getting it hooked up. I wish I had one at my house now, and if I ever switch to a gas range inside, I'll get them to run a pipe outside and hook up a gas grill as well. My dad has one at his place and it is great. Turn the valve on, light the grill, and you're done. Never have to mess with buying refills on a small tank.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:37 am to VanRIch
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I don't know why but it seems like it would use a lot of my propane and cost me more in the long run.
I'm not getting this. You're going to use the same amount of propane whether you run for your house or a tank. Seems like the house option would be cheaper, considering you're buying in bulk.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:38 am to VanRIch
Thats a natural gas outlet. Same natural gas you burn in yo house baw.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:46 am to rattlebucket
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Thats a natural gas outlet. Same natural gas you burn in yo house baw.
Our house is propane.
I just didn't know how much delivery fee's are factored in. I didn't think about the buying in bulk.
And I know that it uses the same amount, it's just a mental thing. I haven't been impressed with the quarterly bill we get from Lacox. Higher than I thought it would be. Unfortunately for where we live, we don't have an option.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 10:49 am
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:49 am to VanRIch
It just depends on how much you use it. I have a big propane tank for the house and have thought about hooking up a line for boiling crawfish. I decided that I just wouldn't use it enough to justify the time and trouble to hook it up, when I already have everything setup to run a on a 5ln tank. Not to mention, I would be unable to be mobile with the boiling setup to get out of the wind if needed.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:49 am to VanRIch
I would think your house propane is much cheaper by the gallon/pound/whatever than a 20 gallon tank from home depot.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:53 am to VanRIch
No experience with propane, thought this was mistaken for natural gas
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:56 am to VanRIch
Also, gas to grill is low pressure and uses a different regulator than boiling which uses high pressure. Depending on the setup of the home, lots of plumbing could be needed to make everything work properly...
Posted on 3/21/16 at 10:56 am to VanRIch
I have a natural gas hookup on my back patio. convenient as hell but does have a whole lot of pressure. Will get gas grill up t about 425 but that's it
Posted on 3/21/16 at 2:58 pm to wickowick
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Also, gas to grill is low pressure and uses a different regulator than boiling which uses high pressure.
I'm confused. You use the same tank in a grill as you do for a boil and it doesn't require anything special. Not saying you're wrong just what would be difference for propane coming from a house vs out of a tank?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 3:50 pm to VanRIch
I have a built in BBQ pit that runs off my natural gas. So you have a monthly delivery of Propane to your home? Does it ever run empty?
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:02 pm to VanRIch
I have one outside. Keep my outdoor range hooked up to it. Great for gas grilling or using to fry fish etc. Better and cheaper that hooking/unhooking tanks and also cheaper. Also have a gas water heater and gas stove inside.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:02 pm to VanRIch
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I'm confused. You use the same tank in a grill as you do for a boil and it doesn't require anything special. Not saying you're wrong just what would be difference for propane coming from a house vs out of a tank?
Normally when you come off the large tank, there is a low pressure regulator to distribute gas to the house (stove, water heater, even grill.) These are all low pressure devices. To boil crawfish you need a high pressure, regulator which has to be installed before the low pressure one with a separate branch for the high pressure line. You would need two connections and 2 regulators the tank or close to it, one for the high pressure line and then the rest for the low pressure stuff.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:05 pm to wickowick
To clarify I'm talking about natural gas not propane.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:06 pm to Murtown
Damn, confusing myself today. Have propane not natural gas.
Posted on 3/21/16 at 4:22 pm to Murtown
10 months ago I built an outdoor kitchen and shed combo. I have NG but it was suggested I installed a propane tank. The propane people suggested a 120gal tank with both high pressure and low pressure regulators at the tank valve. A separate line runs from each regulator, one thru a brick wall "low" the other along the outside of the wall "high". When using my BBQ pit I hook up to the low and when boiling seafood the high. This and my huge 250#/day ice maker are the two best things I included in my kitchen.
When I need a fill up which should be every two or three years, I make a call and a truck comes and fills me up. Not having having to deal with the small tanks and not being worried about running out is such a joy.
When I need a fill up which should be every two or three years, I make a call and a truck comes and fills me up. Not having having to deal with the small tanks and not being worried about running out is such a joy.
This post was edited on 3/21/16 at 4:45 pm
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