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Mr. Heater Propane One Pound Tank Refill Adapter
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Canada restricted
- All brass construction
- Refill one pound bottles
- soft nose POL
- 1-year limited warranty
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F276172
Propane Tank Refill Adapter consisting of Female 1lb. Cylinder Thread x Soft Nose P.O.L.. Refills 1lb. bottles in 1 minute or less.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 3.75 x 3.62 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Mr. Heater |
ASIN | B000AMC5WO |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | F276172 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #62,142 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #424 in Grill Connectors & Hoses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Warranty Description | 1 year limited. |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Mr. Heater F276172: Propane Tank Refill Adapter |
Import | Imported |
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Product Description
Refil Your 1lb Propane Bottles In a Flash With This Handy Refil Adapter Fitting
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Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of use of the sporting good's adapter. They mention that it's easy to use, reliable, and holds up perfectly. Some appreciate the value of the product. Opinions are mixed on leakage.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that it works well, is more than happy with the results, and works fine to refill Coleman type bottles from large tanks. They also say that the device works well to fill the small cylinder from the big tank, and it works great for keeping things bearable in their garage.
"This device works well to fill the small cylinder from the big tank but there are many things to keep in mind for best results...." Read more
"...Them release it. Sometimes it requires a wiggle to reseat, but it works well." Read more
"This thing is great. The little one pound Coleman propane tanks usually cost a little over $3.00 with tax each...." Read more
"Works great just remember to use it on a warm day since the tank being used to fill it from needs to be warmer than the 1 lb cylinders...." Read more
Customers like the value of the adaptor. They say it's a handy little money-saving device that saves them lots of cash. Some say it provides a pretty quick return on their investment. They also say it makes their life easier and saves money refilling the same bottles.
"...If you use 1lb tanks as much as I do this is a no brainer and saves you lots of cash... Highly recommend this product!" Read more
"...This adapter can save you some money, if your careful." Read more
"...It's saved me a ton of money in gas and even in batteries." Read more
"...I went thru like 10 in 3 days with my my Buddy Heater so this was well worth it. Usually get less than 5 hours out of my Buddy Heater on low...." Read more
Customers find the adapter easy to use. They mention that the method is foolproof, it saves a lot of time and money, and is quite handy. Some say that the adapters are great for most projects, but they do run out.
"The adapter is easy to install and use, but there are a couple of places where some users fail...." Read more
"I can't believe how easy this was to use. I do a lot of ice fishing and have a Mr Buddy heater and Jiffy auger that both take the 1lb propane tanks...." Read more
"...This method is foolproof (it has NEVER failed me), i.e., by following it exactly as described, it will totally refill the 16.4 oz bottles every time..." Read more
"...The adapter is very solid, all in brass (I guess). The instruction is simple, and also not as risky as I thought before...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it is well-built, reliable, and will last forever. Some say that the adaptor is a unique little gadget and will give them years of service.
"...This adapter is well made and will last forever. My concern was solely with the disposable tanks themselves. HTH" Read more
"...Finally, I decide to give the adapter a try.The adapter is very solid, all in brass (I guess)...." Read more
"...seems a little steep for just a little piece of brass, but it is well-made and it does work well...." Read more
"...Less cost AND fewer bottles to dispose. The adapter is high quality brass and both ends seated well." Read more
Customers like the filling of the product. They say it works great, fills smaller propane tanks easily, and makes filling empty bottles quick and easy. The canisters also fill better when the fill tank is relatively full. Some say the instructions are simple and a monkey could do it. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...This makes it easy to fill them full every time without ever over filling. When empty these tanks are clearly heavier and better made...." Read more
"I tried it out as soon as I got it. Filled a one lb bottle quickly...." Read more
"...you follow the directions, this can be done safely and the refill process is very simple and straightforward...." Read more
"...with confusion and sorrow as I realized that the small bottle was not anywhere near full. Then I hear it, the small bottle is leaking from the valve...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the product. They mention that it fits perfectly, works well, and fits in with their overall setup. The adapter is small and compact, making it easy to carry in their pocket. They appreciate the convenient lightweight tanks on-demand and ease of transportation.
"Small, compact solid brass adapter. This will work on the older style tanks and the new style tank connections...." Read more
"Very nice brass fitting will work perfectly" Read more
"...of those 1lb cylinders, but I do like the little bottles for ease of transportation. When I stumbled across this product I happily picked it up...." Read more
"...That was a savings of 40 dollars. This item is really well suited for people that use a lot of the one pound propane tanks...." Read more
Customers like the recyclability of the product. They say it saves throwing away the containers, saves landfill space, and saves money by refilling disposables. Customers also say that it helps them keep mini tanks on them during bow season.
"...No more waste and trash from the 1lb bottles. Simple to use, screw on to your big tank with the valve closed...." Read more
"...I don't work a lot with propane but this helps me keep mini tanks on me during bow season for my heater...." Read more
"...This is nice to be able to recycle them by being able to fill them up ourselves. Worth it." Read more
"...However, it always worried me that the disposable tanks aren't made for refilling...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the product. Some mention that the seals looked ok, while others say that they broke and the product leaking.
"...(when worn sufficiently, there will be a slight gas leak around the bottle and adapter when filling the empty bottle)...." Read more
"...It DOES NOT need to be cranked on. It won't leak. Just snug it up using your thumb and a couple of fingers. Now open valve on tank...." Read more
"...Then I hear it, the small bottle is leaking from the valve. I stick the valve a few times to open it and hopefully seal it back shut, but no go...." Read more
"...argue that refilling disposable bottles is unsafe and the bottles may leak or explode...." Read more
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You must be certain that the Temperature Difference between the two tanks is fairly large. The large tank must be significantly warmer than the small tank, and if the large tank isn't very warm, having a cold small tank will not be good enough. It has nothing to do with getting a vacuum in the small tank (as some reviewers seem to believe), rather it has to do with the temperature dependence of the vapor pressure of the liquid. If the temperatures of the two tanks are the same, the pressure will be the same and little if any gas will be exchanged. The vapor pressure of propane increases with temperature, not with quantity of propane in the container. When the Temperature Of The Propane in the large container is Greater than that of the small container, gas will flow from the connected large container to the connected small container. The greater the difference the faster the flow. As the small tank fills, its temperature will gradually increase and the temperature in the large tank will slowly decrease. So, if you just leave them connected the two tanks will reach an equilibrium temperature and the flow will stop. It is not really a good idea to do that, although the pressure will not get any greater in the small tank than it is in the large tank.
You can completely fill the small tank (to the 1 lb. it had when new) if you warm the large container and chill the small container. In fact, you can easily fill it with more propane than it had when you bought it. If you cannot fill it to the original capacity, then you do not have the large tank warm enough. So, there is no specific time or sound that will tell you the small tank is full. The tank will fill very rapidly at first because the liquid propane will evaporate and cool the smaller tank, thus actually reducing the vapor pressure of the liquid that is accumulating in the tank. However, that phenomenon is reduced quickly and the flow rate reduces as the gas in the small tank is forced back into the liquid state. Liquifying a gas produces a lot of heat. You can play it safe and stop filling the small tank when the flow of propane is not easily detected. Then, disconnect and weigh the tank. My Coleman 1 pound tanks weigh about 1 lb. when empty and 2 lb. (Duh!) when "full". If the tank only weighs (say) 1.5 lb when you have filled it part way, then the tank is half full. You can then reconnect it to the large tank (which should still be quite warm), and restart the flow by opening the gas valve. At this point, you can judge how much longer you want to let the flow to continue. I always weigh the small tank after I fill it to see how much propane I have put in the tank. Usually, I end up with a few ounces more than a pound of propane. After refilling a few tanks you will get a "feel" for when it is nearly full.
One other thing: the adapter has no valve to prevent gas from passing through when it is connected to the large tank: so make sure you completely close the valve on the propane tank before removing the small tank when you finish.
Some tips for a satisfactory refill:
You DO NOT need to freeze or warm anything. The bottles DO NOT have to be empty.
You DO need to wrap a couple turns of teflon tape around threads of the adapter and then tighten it onto the tank BY HAND until it seats - if it becomes hard to turn after a twist or two you are cross threading so back it out and start again. If you force it on with a wrench when cross-threaded it will leak and cause you needless frustration, so tighten by hand. Now take a wrench and give it another 1/2 turn or so. You want adapter tight on tank so that it doesn't come loose when screwing on and off your bottles.
You DO want to transfer only the liquid propane from tank to bottles. This means you will have to lay tank on its side if more than 1/2 full and completely upside down if less than 1/2 full, otherwise you will just fill bottle with gas.
You DO want to LOOSELY HAND TIGHTEN your bottle onto adapter. It DOES NOT need to be cranked on. It won't leak. Just snug it up using your thumb and a couple of fingers. Now open valve on tank. You will hear the liquid swishing into the bottle. Wait until you can't hear it anymore. If your bottle was completely empty this will take about 10 seconds and your bottle will be about 1/4 full (maybe 1/3 full if you heat tank and freeze bottle) but it doesn't matter. Now see that 1/4 inch hole with the pin in the middle on top of your bottle? That is a pressure relief valve. You can take a pair of needle nose pliers (the kind with the tangs bent at 90 degrees make this easy) grasp the pin and pull it up a tiny bit. Gas will vent out from bottle and the swishing sound of more liquid going into the bottle will resume. You can continue to let out gas until liquid spews out (careful, it's very cold). If you have the bottle turned so that the valve is at the top half of your horizontal bottle when the liquid spews out, your bottle will be about 90% full. Release pliers, close valve on tank, and unscrew the bottle. You will hear a little whoosh as it comes off adapter. Take a fingertip full of petroleum jelly or vegetable grease and wipe it into the relief valve hole. It should stay there. If not, you can wiggle pin to get valve to seal. If it takes a lot of manipulation to get it to seal, don't refill this bottle again, because you probably bent the pin. If it will not stop leaking, not to worry. You can either place bottle on a stump and from about 100 yds shoot it with your rifle or, if the kids or wife are around, you may want to mix up some JB Weld or Fix All, wait until it's almost set and stuff it into hole keeping your finger over it until hard (about 30 seconds). You should rarely, if ever, need to do this. I've refilled 1000's of bottles and only had to shoot two. :)
I usually get about 14 full bottles per tank. The adapter paid for itself the first tank.
Follow usual precautions about nearness to open flames, sparks, etc, or you will lose your eyebrows or blow yourself up.