DIY Off Grid Propane Tank Refill

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I like being able to refill my propane tanks either at my off-grid cabin to run my propane generators, bbq grill, or for the RV.

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@timothygorman2846 6 ай бұрын

Your o ring is brittle because you are freezing it. After closing the valve on the small tank, close the valve at the big tank while the hose is still connected to the small tank. Bleed the excess through the hose bleeder valve, not out the end of the hose.

@pixelpatter01 2 ай бұрын

The flies love the smell of the ethyl mercaptan used to odorize the propane. I had a truck that ran on propane and refilled many 20# (5 gallon) from it. I also used the the 20# tanks to refill the little camping throw away tanks. As you noticed, there is a lot of free gas coming from the vent and it is quite flammable. Your major concern is a spark from static electricity near the leak on a cold dry day when you reach out to touch the tanks. Another lesser known problem is getting sprayed with liquid propane; if it hits your eyes you are going to have a problem, if it hits your clothing you will get a bad frost burn. Bare skin doesn't frostbite as quickly as flesh covered by clothing wet with propane, due to the 'Leidenfrost effect'. Try to set up your filled tank far enough away from the nurse tank so you can get back to the shut off valve if something goes wrong. Nothing we ever do is risk free but we need to arrange things so you have options if things go wrong.

@HavanaWoody 3 ай бұрын

My Daddy taught me how to transfer Propane and we were never precise BUT and its a BIG BUT, while you can getaway with overfilling the smaller tanks in the winter for immediate use. It is a terrible Idea to store an over filled tank as it could rupture in hot weather. You Really Really need to weigh the tank and Insure you only add the 20 30 or 100lbs it is made to hold.

@mikehouse8973 4 ай бұрын

I would advise you to get a cover cap for the nozzle, for when it isn’t being used. Where I live, small wasp, dirt dobbers, and sweat bees will stop up the hole in the end.

@bruceeverett5372 Жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. I've been doing this for over a decade on my 1000ga tank. The big tanks will fill a 20# in about 7 minutes. You're bleed could be a bit less, I rarely use more than 3/4 turn, that might save you a few bucks in the long run!😉 It's a great thing to save at least 50% of store fills, and not have to transport!

@mark8yes329 Жыл бұрын

The mistake he .ade was he should have shut off the flow from the large tank first when he was finished. He wasted a lot of fuel as you saw. It's OK to have a small amount of propane remain inside the hose but as long as the source propane valve is shut off, only a few pounds of propane under much less pressure remains inside the hose.

@petenelson8136 Жыл бұрын

Very timely, I was just talking about getting a large 500 or 1000 gallon propane tank for our new house. We've got natural gas there, but wanted to have propane for our generator as a secondary power source. Knowing I can fill my smaller tanks with it is a plus.

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

Very nice, good thinking.

@davidcandao1 Жыл бұрын

How you get refill those 1000 gal tanks?

@petenelson8136 Жыл бұрын

@@davidcandao1 Propane company comes around and fills them, just like they do for farmers.

@toolman.dustin 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great presentation. The reason tanks fill faster at the fill station is they have a pump running to jack up the fill pressure. When filling from your 500 gallon tank at home you only have the pressure in your 500# tank. The pressure in your 500# tank varies with outside air temp and sunlight.

@Just_An_Idea_For_Consideration Жыл бұрын

NICE TO SEE that your 500 gal propane tank is the backstop behind you AR500 Silhouette target 😂🤣😂

@gregkey9799 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I noticed that too! 😒

@royrobinson4636 Жыл бұрын

Great bulk tank fuel transfer tutorial. 😎 This is also the first time I've ever seen any propane transfer kit for sale to transfer from a bulk tank! 😊 Our bulk tank is smaller 250 Gallons (about 200 Gal. @ 80% full), with 6 spare 20lb tanks. I plumbed our bulk tank to run my dual-fuel generators directly from the "Low-Pressure (Regulated-side)" of my bulk tank, or the smaller 20lb tanks as needed (for more portability). Derating two 2,500-watt dual-fuel generators based on propane fuel and our altitude, I can parallel both to produce approx. 3,700 watts continuously for 2-3 months, or using one generator @ 1,850 watts for approx. 4-6 months, better yet, recharge a Delta Pro in less than 2 hours (if my solar system doesn't keep up). 😉

@Falcon-eh8tq 2 ай бұрын

Can hardly call that bulk man, we sell 3.5 million liters of propane a year and its a small town

@royrobinson4636 2 ай бұрын

@@Falcon-eh8tq ~ FYI ~ I am a "consumer" and not a "distributor". I will never need 3.5 million liters in my lifetime. Our 250-gallon propane tank (from full to empty) will last two of us for almost a year. 🤠 I'm also about 15 miles from the nearest town and 3-4 miles from the nearest paved road (we don't even wave at "pavement people") 🤣 You're also about a year late to this party.

@aliens.8560 2 ай бұрын

I love the target being so close to the propane tank, really makes you work on breath/trigger squeeze and sight picture...

@josephfcarlin 2 ай бұрын

I so rarely comment but the hostage target in front of the tank made me think I have found my people.

@scarygary3569 Жыл бұрын

Definetly a great additive. I just got a 120lb tank but need to fill it. Hoping my delivery guy will do that along with my larger home tanks otherwise I'll be trucking it back and forth. It's for back up purposes so this kit would be perfect.

@wildpigremovalinc.executio8028 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I thought I saw a slight leak at the front of the shut-off ball valve. You might want to take a send look at that. I have been wrong before. A few drops of JB weld on the handle that you turn to attach the RV tank may hold the handle in place, just a suggestion. Have a nice day.

@Happy_Harry Жыл бұрын

Definitely leaking from the front of the ball valve. Nice catch.

@EdsonSantos-ff7qu 9 ай бұрын

It's always like this, the flies fly right over where there is a smell of gas or a leak, they love the smell of the gas odorizer, did you notice the number of flies flying around?

@richardhaen 4 ай бұрын

Very good video, did u buy ur big tank with the fill pipe in it? If not was their any propane in the tank and how did u get the fill pipe when it’s under pressure? I like the idea of filling my own, but my large tank has always got propane in it?

@D-Allen 11 ай бұрын

I believe we have the same transfer kit (5133 ?). Unlike others I have seen videos of, to connect this valve to the 500 gallon LP tank, it requires me to turn the entire valve assembly (and hose when connected) at the same time and as I am turning it, the last turn and a half as I am depressing the relief valve, I have LP rapidly escaping out of the LP tank. It does not feel safe to me. Do you encounter the same thing? Other transfer kits for different tank connections, have seen a swivel nut to attach to the tank and the LP doesn't flow until the valve is opened. I would much rather have the later kit. I would love to see how you connect to the Propane tank!! Thanks for any comments!

@goldienakamoto7894 Жыл бұрын

NOW THAT WAS WELL DONE THANK YOU VERY MUCH

@jerryadams79 Жыл бұрын

Where are you able to purchase the valves/ hose / bleeder / connector system

@piratelestrange Жыл бұрын

Your setup is perfect for the new Ecoflow dual fuel smart generator!

@patthefireman100 3 ай бұрын

no it is a liquid withdrawal system only specially equipped liquid cooled gensets can use that

@derekwolford3948 8 ай бұрын

Can you add a link for the required accessories/parts for this installation?

@user-qe5hx3br3w 2 ай бұрын

Been doing the same for decades but you have a restriction somewhere. Should transfer 2 to 3 lbs per minute in anything but single digit temperatures. Would start looking at your POL fitting does it have a full opening? A lot of those plastic handwheel consumer fittings have a tiny whole in them.

@Glocktard Жыл бұрын

What’s great prepper tool.

@user-um3nn4nd9o 6 ай бұрын

Ben do you lock your hose up? If you don't I'll come fill my tanks up 😁

@Ron9801 6 ай бұрын

How many times can you fill up a little tank off of your big tank before you lose too much pressure and it doesn’t fill up the little tank anymore?

@kathyrobmaglio4501 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@Happy_Harry Жыл бұрын

Cool video. I'm about to get this setup. From what you said, did the brass fittings all come separated? And then you put them together with the yellow tape?

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

Not all of it was separated, most of it was connected together already.

@tomr5021 10 ай бұрын

What is the name of the adapter I looked for them on EBay I can’t find them Thanks

@dougiequick1 2 ай бұрын

I am trying to find out the thread SIZES on the big tanks the delivery trucks use to fill our tanks...because I am trying to find an adaptor so the guy can fill my bbq tanks when he comes out but he needs an adaptor because the little 20llb theads are of course smaller....but EVEY search ALL I get is stuff with 1lb adaptors which I do not want damn it lol

@CamppattonFamilyCompound Жыл бұрын

At scout camp we had a wet leg on one of the big tanks and a wet leg with electric pump with meter on the other big tank.

@mlxx4612 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a question? I have a large propane tank for the winter months for gas fireplace in the house and a quick connect outlet outside going to my bbq. Could I disconnect my bbq and hook up my rv propane tank and by a hose like you have with a quick connect on one end and ball valve on other with screw on to tank and fill , would it work? Thanks Mike

@johnnorman7708 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a good set up.

@user-tr4jz3vb3y Жыл бұрын

Where do get the refill hose

@1975honeycuttnc 2 ай бұрын

Will this work with upright 120 gallon tanks too?

@Sylvan_dB Жыл бұрын

It will fill faster if you can keep the portable tank shaded, or better yet cooled with ice. For your large tank, did you need to have the wet leg (dip tube) specially installed?

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

Yes that's true, I was just going with it in an off-grid setup where I couldn't cool the tank. The wet leg pipe came installed on my tank.

@user-oy4qp9pq6i 8 ай бұрын

The wet leg is also called a dewatering port. It is required as the propane company can’t legally transport a bulk tank with more than 5% remaining fuel. This allows them to drain the remaining liquid propane.

@hawaiidogs9277 Жыл бұрын

Ty sir

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@superdivemaster Жыл бұрын

Good Video !!!

@davemarriott9332 10 ай бұрын

None of your links work.....So you didn't mention: I guess the adapter installed on your tank would have to have been installed previous to filling the large tank. Kind of obvious question i guess but trying to figure out how i can pull it off the main valve where they fill to from my propane co.

@kevinburt8301 5 ай бұрын

Can't be done. It has to have a Wet Leg that goes all the way to the bottom to get the liquid propane.

@petenelson8136 Жыл бұрын

You might want to do a review of the EcoFlow Smart Generator (Dual Fuel). Seems this would be a good combination with your LPG tank and the EcoFlow system you have in your house.

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

100%. I am planning on doing that :)

@wearetheresistanceprepping1883 22 сағат бұрын

Where would one find a "refill kit" like you are using?

@cableup1 4 ай бұрын

I can't come up with any situation where flip flops are a good idea.

@monkfry 2 ай бұрын

When you don’t want to get caught wearing crocs. .

@brianlittle717 7 ай бұрын

I wanted to do it to save money by refilling for the price of a tank refill and of course I can get a better price in the summer. But with bleeding it the whole time, I’m wondering if I’m really saving money or spending the same amount as the refill places charge.

@kevinburt8301 5 ай бұрын

You will save money. You are bleading off the excess gasses in the tank and filling it with liquid propane.

@brianlittle717 5 ай бұрын

@@kevinburt8301 they aren’t excess gases though. The gas is part of the fuel you pay for. It’s the gas that feeds your appliances and you have no way to measure how much you waste. I’ve done this 5 or 6 times now because I’ve been using gas from my 500 gallon tank at work to refill 100# cylinders. I’ve tried warming the big tank with hot water once they equalize. I’ve thought about putting the 100# tank in a big trash can of ice water, but then I couldn’t use the bathroom scale. I’ve thought about the blanket heaters but those are like $1,000. Either way I am wasting something whether it is electricity or propane. By bleeding the smaller tank, it cools the smaller tank through vaporization and lowers the temperature. That’s the only thing that seems to work and it takes a couple hours. I wish there was an electric pump. I’m sure a recovery machine for hvac refrigerant would work but I’m too scared to mix propane with electricity. About my bathroom scale, it’s just a mechanical scale with a dial but my 100# tank is bigger than it is so you can’t see the scale. I built a little platform with 2x4s to put between the scale and the tank so I can Reas the dial. Having a scale is a huge help. I have a refrigerant scale with a remote display that’s perfect for smaller tanks but it’s only rated at 140 pounds.

@tenwalls2428 4 ай бұрын

Combination rifle target and bulk propane tank area. Great idea! lol. Just kidding. Does the big tank come with the drop tube assembly already in place or was that part of the transfer kit you bought?

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity 3 ай бұрын

The manufacturer builds the tank with that so that companies can suck it out when needed.

@philiptong4978 3 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p55ida6f19Gcpn0.html

@CameronsCandorOriginal 11 ай бұрын

Are you able to fill the bigger tank with a bunch of smaller partially filled tanks ? 🤔

@kevinburt8301 5 ай бұрын

No. The large tank has to have the propane pumed into it. That is why it will flow into the smaller tanks.

@jasonbourne1596 11 ай бұрын

What about filling a bigger tank from a smaller tank, anyone ever did that?

@tittiger 3 ай бұрын

Did you mention that the price of gas is about half doing it your way?

@slevinkelevra5901 Жыл бұрын

Store your hose indoors 👍

@rsi2493 Жыл бұрын

There's not "coupon included" in the nashfuel link? Any suggestions?

@UPdan Жыл бұрын

Top of page it says use code STORESALE. But which one do you need is the question.

@brianlittle717 7 ай бұрын

Why do you need a tee and a bleeder for that little bit? Why not crack the fitting on the tank and bleed it there? I’m wondering if there is a pump where you can transfer it without bleeding it the whole time.

@raymondpierce8162 4 ай бұрын

The amount of pressure in that space prevents you from loosening the fittings, or makes it very at the very least. It’s not worth the hassle not having a bleeder. As for a pump, there is, but it’s going to be pricey. That’s how they fill them at, well wherever they fill them. Gas stations, lpg suppliers etc. The little fitting he removed and waited for “a mist” isn’t always used I’ve noticed. They’ll fill by actual weight which is stamped on the collar of the tank. What’s normally done is when you’re close in weight crack the screw and stop. So you’re not venting the entire time. All tanks have weight measurements stamped on them, larger above 1lb at least.

@brianlittle717 4 ай бұрын

@@raymondpierce8162I’ve actually done this several times now. I use a bathroom scale for weight, but I had to build a little stand in order to see the dial because the tank is larger than the scale. Once the tanks reach an equal pressure, as long as they are the same temperature, then no more transfer will take place without a liquid pump. At that point you either have to warm the larger tank or cool the smaller tank. I’ve tried some ideas but the best way I’ve found is to slowly bleed the vapor from the dip tube of the smaller tank. This cools the liquid in it through vaporization and allows more liquid to flow into it. The scale will show that liquid is transferring and the bleeder shows when liquid is up to the level of the dip tube by evaporating from the vent. Once I close my valves down, I’m able to disconnect my hose without a tee and an unnecessary valve and vent. When I disconnect my grill or my griddle I don’t need any kind of vent before disconnecting.

@joseestrada6587 7 ай бұрын

When you installed this wet line,did the tank have to be empty or low?

@kevinburt8301 5 ай бұрын

It has to be empty and should be vacuumed before you fill it from what I have ben told in Kansas. You kind of need to have a pro do it, like your propane company,

@philiptong4978 3 ай бұрын

I thought it is called "liquid withdrawal valve" for a reason

@Glocktard Жыл бұрын

What’s your usual cost per gallon to refill the 500 lb tank

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

It varise a lot by location. Around here it's been about $2.50/gal lately I believe.

@nagaviper1169 Жыл бұрын

$1250. I think I just fainted. 😉

@goldienakamoto7894 Жыл бұрын

1400$ TO FILL 2 500 GALLON TANKS

@RollingThunder85 7 ай бұрын

What is the valve called on the large tank called?

@philiptong4978 3 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gOCUobiLt8vTfIE.html

@johnkordenbrock8831 Жыл бұрын

Ben I hope you didn't fill the tank above 80% to allow for expansion when the tank warms up.

@fruitsyfarms5115 Жыл бұрын

He stopped at 79%

@derek3594 Жыл бұрын

You know the little tanks have an overflow protection valve on the dip tube float right???

@johnkordenbrock8831 Жыл бұрын

A remember this being about filling a 1pound bottle.

@mailliw75 Жыл бұрын

@@derek3594 suppose to have......

@jbird6048 8 ай бұрын

@@mailliw75 it has a triangle knob which indicates it has the OPD..

@Churchie9090 4 ай бұрын

I am thinking that wearing a pair of gloves might B a good idea

@user-hl1ei9ki2w 2 ай бұрын

No need to open bleeder until close to full

@alisonstewart9089 8 ай бұрын

Super confusing, I have to buy every little individual apart. When I don't even understand any of this? Is there nowhere to just buy an adapter? That's already put together so I can pull from my 250 gallon Tank to my 20 gallon tank. Name of Exact item item I need where to buy , If on amazon please tell me a link just say go but this. I am an older woman need step by step close up. Yours are several pieces ????? I have no idea what they are where to get them you said Nash ???

@rogerredfearn9476 Жыл бұрын

Where can you buy that set up he is using

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

The link is in the description.

@rogerredfearn9476 Жыл бұрын

Don’t see a description

@sentineloffreedomforever1381 8 ай бұрын

Ohh please tell me that the silhouette target behind you is a permanent location for shooting practice Because that's what you need to shoot a youtube video about, In my opinion you should change up that ball valve for a gas valve like you would use for a shut off on your home appliances like your gas stove or your gas water heater

@cameronwatson5863 7 ай бұрын

Why story a target near your tank? If you are near a road someone may try to shoot it. The thread inside the valve is a POL, left hand. The threads on the outside are QC1, right hand. You could get a POL cap to cover your o ring. if you had a presser release on the valve on you 500 gal tank valve you would not necessarily have to purge the line ever time. Propane boils at -44 degrees zero fahrenheit. I have filed 1000's of thanks. Be safe, Have fun, Enjoy you family and friends!

@Dontfall4anything Жыл бұрын

Which would explode first the silhouette target or the propane tank!!? Just kidding I'm sure that target is moved for live fire ;)

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

Haha :)

@tomdonahue8110 Жыл бұрын

Thinking the same thing.🤣

@nagaviper1169 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it would be fine (not).

@Rational_Party Жыл бұрын

Just so everyone knows, it isn't always this clean and easy... The internal valve on the liquid line of my tank leaks, so the second I remove the cap, it's spitting boiling cold propane out... When that is the case, the rubber O-ring on the extractor valve gets so hard almost immediately and cannot be forced down in the bore far enough to get the threads started. I ended up pulling the O-ring, and then I found that the extractor opens the valve before the nut actually catches, so you have to jam it on, then give the nut a spin while propane sprays out... Once the nut catches, you can tighten it down until the propane stops boiling out. Then it's easy... And repeat every time I want to fill tanks... FYI, there is a little white washer under the cap has to be in just the right spot to re-seal, all the while boiling cold propane is spitting out, making it that much more difficult. What a disaster for me, but at least I know I can do it now... :(

@edcollier2526 11 ай бұрын

Sounds dangerous and a repair is horribly needed.

@D-Allen 9 ай бұрын

My experience is a touch different than yours. Mine doesn't start boiling out until the valve is almost all of the way turned in. The last turn or two is when mine boils out, and yes I do not like that. I wrapped my pipe wrench with tape as to be sure I don't create a spark. I love the savings, but I don't like the spewing gas that temporarily occurs when screwing it on and off. It's funny no one shows this connection on their videos. :-)

@UPdan Жыл бұрын

Redue this and list all the parts and numbers from the big tank to the small.

@minutemanprep Жыл бұрын

The link is in the description.

@rlv5344 8 ай бұрын

I think u overfill it.

@user-qe5hx3br3w 2 ай бұрын

No gloves, no safety glasses, flip flops, this video is a testament to why these kits will be outlawed at some point. His homeowners insurance company sees this he will instantly be canceled.

@Rocketman88002 3 ай бұрын

I don't advise doing such a potentially dangerous task without the proper training and certification.

@zen4men 3 ай бұрын

============================= Bottles in the UK have a TARE weight, =============================== so all you need is a suitable set of scales, and you can fill the CORRECT weight for the specific bottle. OVERFILLING is a truly terrible thing to do. / Bottles returned to the company for refill, get tested for safety. /

@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity 3 ай бұрын

Set yourself a deep freezer by your big tank. Plug it in and let it get nice and cold -10 Fahrenheit works. Now connect your assembly up on a hot sunny day and watch how quick it fills. Black plastic on top of the tank can also help build pressure. I have 250 psi tank and 10psi regulator gages installed. That’s the way I do mine all at one time.

@who_wantsit 2 ай бұрын

Have your lawnmower sitting there and put that excess propane from the hose into the fuel tank of the mower.

@HamidA-to8vy 3 ай бұрын

I am not sure about « DIY « since a propane accident can flatten a concrete building and shatter windows in an entire neighborhood

@eugeneanderson7984 3 ай бұрын

Only if the Gas is enclosed and has a high saturation and a sufficient flash point. I was a Blaster at a mine for many years. Performing the task out doors is fine if one smells the pungent odor stop.

@joelschermerhorn5447 9 ай бұрын

20# propane tanks hold 4.5 gallons of propane. 30# tanks hold 6.8 gallons of propane.

@tittiger 3 ай бұрын

Cheap O rings. For $250 they should be using quality parts!!

@JM-yx1lm 5 ай бұрын

This is the goofiest way to do this. I have a transfer hose on my tank and i just go over to the tank hook up my hose and turn it on and open the bleeder and when it starts putting liquid out its done. No need to use a weight scale luke you got. All thats unnecessary

@superdivemaster Жыл бұрын

You should tell people that patreon is a Pay Site !!!

@roncar1761 Жыл бұрын

My only comment and suggestions for you and viewers is having the proper safety equipment on. You did mention how the tank was cold. Think about that on your expose skin or eyes. P.S. Someone else mention about filling the tank to the standard 80%. How you would easily do that with your system I don't know. Maybe checking the tank weight before and after? ("TW" aka Tare Weight) But again I am thinking of your safety and others.

@rcinful Жыл бұрын

The bleed off valve on the 20 lb tank has a tube that goes down into the tank to the 80% level.

@bucksmith9035 Жыл бұрын

Freeze yourself yup up here in Canada you can carry that liquid in a pail -40 yup you freeze dam quick in winter never thought I should make a video with the tank valve removed and filling the tank with the liquid when it's a balmy -,40 and don't try this inside lol it will disappear