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Post by harrydr on Dec 3, 2014 11:50:00 GMT -5
Anybody is using an standard gas cylinder instead the 16.4 oz. once.
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Post by holmes4 on Dec 9, 2014 11:41:47 GMT -5
What do you mean by "standard gas cylinder"? There's a discussion a bit further down about why not to use the skinnier 14-oz tanks. I find the 16.4oz tanks easy to find and cheap.
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Post by mrubenzahl on Dec 9, 2014 16:21:22 GMT -5
I used the tall skinny tank when I first got mine. Works fine but the short fat tank, at just $3.50, is safer and easier to handle.
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Post by harrydr on Dec 10, 2014 10:35:35 GMT -5
I stay in the Dominican Republic and was looking for the 16.4 tank in all hardware shops, no way did not find it.
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Post by maymay on Jan 22, 2015 20:44:07 GMT -5
Propane is propane no matter what size container is used. The important question is what is the safest to use for your space.
The simple answer is the 16.4 oz green container, due to its wide base being unlikely to tip on its side when set down.
That being said I prefer a 20lb tank with a 6' hose. It is not like I'm running all around the kitchen slinging the Searzall around.
Is this an overkill well yes it is, but being winter it is not like my outside barbecue is getting any use at all.
Just make sure that the torch head is turned off and have a safe place to hang for cooling off.
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Post by mwoody on Feb 1, 2015 16:41:59 GMT -5
Be careful, though: the skinnier tank that comes with the torch is often MAPP gas, not propane, which will destroy your searzall.
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Post by catskillglen on Apr 5, 2015 16:30:35 GMT -5
Propane is propane no matter what size container is used. The important question is what is the safest to use for your space. The simple answer is the 16.4 oz green container, due to its wide base being unlikely to tip on its side when set down. That being said I prefer a 20lb tank with a 6' hose. It is not like I'm running all around the kitchen slinging the Searzall around. Is this an overkill well yes it is, but being winter it is not like my outside barbecue is getting any use at all. Just make sure that the torch head is turned off and have a safe place to hang for cooling off. Can you give me a part number or link for the 6 foot hose you use? |
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Post by maymay on Apr 5, 2015 18:10:47 GMT -5
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Post by gfds on May 16, 2015 1:38:17 GMT -5
Finally I found here in Italy tanks of propane! The only size available is 25 Kg so I have to use a hose. Now the question is: do I have to include a pressure regulator? At present I have only the 4000 torch and I don't know the pressure which is suggested for the Searzall. Could you help? Thank you very much. |
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Post by maymay on May 16, 2015 10:07:03 GMT -5
Always use a regulator.
As far as code and regulation for Italy I'm at a loss.
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Post by gfds on May 18, 2015 10:36:57 GMT -5
Always use a regulator. As far as code and regulation for Italy I'm at a loss. Hi maymay, thank you very much for your invaluable help. I finally found tanks of 100% propane gas containing 2 or 3 or 5 Kg. Also ordered the TS 8000 torch which will arrive next week from amazon.us I still have a rather silly question :-) how do I know what the perfect regulation would be? best regards, GFdS |
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Post by maymay on May 18, 2015 11:26:53 GMT -5
Always use a regulator. As far as code and regulation for Italy I'm at a loss. Hi maymay, thank you very much for your invaluable help. I finally found tanks of 100% propane gas containing 2 or 3 or 5 Kg. Also ordered the TS 8000 torch which will arrive next week from amazon.us I still have a rather silly question :-) how do I know what the perfect regulation would be? best regards, GFdS Is there not a retail outlet for propane services in Italy? |
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Post by gfds on May 18, 2015 12:18:38 GMT -5
Hi maymay, thank you very much for your invaluable help. I finally found tanks of 100% propane gas containing 2 or 3 or 5 Kg. Also ordered the TS 8000 torch which will arrive next week from amazon.us I still have a rather silly question :-) how do I know what the perfect regulation would be? best regards, GFdS Is there not a retail outlet for propane services in Italy? very easy to find GPL (Propane-butane) but full propane is not easy at all. Only this morning I have found a shop! |
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Post by radiantheat on Jun 18, 2015 2:23:07 GMT -5
For anyone concerned about using a standard 14.1 oz cylinder because you can't find the camping cylinder or you just want use the standard cylinder (because they are more accessible, cheaper, etc) then you can get and use one of these on it and it will probably work out just fine for you. www.amazon.com/StanSport-194-B-Stansport-Propane-Cylinder/dp/B001DC7FPM/I use my TS8000/Searzall with a 16.4oz camping cylinder on the stand/holder (without the feet extended normally) but if I would have to use a 14.1 oz standard cylinder then I would extend the feet out. Inside this base has a smaller circumference to hold the smaller cylinder. Feet in  Feet out  |
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