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Post by iguajardo on Nov 18, 2014 12:30:43 GMT -5
Why are the 14.1 oz propane and MAPP cylinders not allowed? Is the pressure different on the larger tank, even tough the TS8000 is pressure regulated? Is the MAPP hotter and could damage the mesh? What happens to the Searzall if I use the Bernzomatic tall cylinders, propane and/or MAPP?
Reason I'm asking is because where I live the larger tanks are harder to find and usually are in camping supply stores which sell them at list price instead of a hardware supply store like Lowe's that usually only have the 14.1 oz tanks always in stock and at good price.
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Vidiot
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Post by Vidiot on Nov 18, 2014 12:49:09 GMT -5
Wow...I just got a two-pack of the 16.4 propane tanks at a Lowe's in North Carolina for $7. Home Depot often has 'em for $2.59 or so near me in NYC.
I think the concerns are mechanical (the 14.1oz cylinders are thinner, taller, and therefore tippier) and hotter (Dave has said that MAP-PRO isn't recommended, I think because it's hotter than propane and may lead to more torch taste.)
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Post by bam on Nov 18, 2014 14:41:31 GMT -5
My experience with the tall cylinders of Propane is that they are tippy when full and then get downright dangerously unstable as you use the gas. Near empty the combination tank and head will not remain standing at all.
The requirement to only use the smaller squat propane tanks makes complete sense. You are risking a fire or bad burn hazard by using the taller tanks.
Whether or not the MAP-PRO is usable without burning the screens is another matter entirely.
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Post by euge on Nov 20, 2014 15:32:41 GMT -5
Having gone against the advice cus the only thing I have a is MAP/Pro at the moment. The screen seems to be holding up fine.
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Post by Admin on Nov 26, 2014 12:01:57 GMT -5
My experience with the tall cylinders of Propane is that they are tippy when full and then get downright dangerously unstable as you use the gas. Near empty the combination tank and head will not remain standing at all. The requirement to only use the smaller squat propane tanks makes complete sense. You are risking a fire or bad burn hazard by using the taller tanks. Whether or not the MAP-PRO is usable without burning the screens is another matter entirely. You are very correct about the tippiness of the tall cylinders. They are also bad ergonomically. Regarding MapPro, we don't feel comfortable saying the screens can withstand it. Also, although Worthington didn't know of any problems using Propylene (MapPro) on Food, they didn't give me tho OK either. It is also very expensive and doesn't work appreciably faster on an 8000 (it does on a 4K) . So you have several issues: 1) Tall cylinders present a definite safety risk (This is the most important issue by far) 2) Tall cylinders are more unwieldy 3) MapPro may damage the rear screen 4) MapPro may not be a food grade cooking gas (we, as a company are just not 100% sure) 5) MapPro costs a lot 6) With a TS8000, MapPro is not significantly faster (no real benefit) |
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Post by holmes4 on Dec 9, 2014 11:43:22 GMT -5
I use a hose extension with my Searzall - it lets me hang the cylinder on the grill (or place it aside) so I don't have to hold the weight. Works very well. I got mine at Home Depot, sold alongside the torches.
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