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July 21, 2025

Connecting A Propane Tank To A Gas Grill

Have you considered buying a propane grill, but held off because you aren’t confident in removing and replacing your gas tank? You’re not alone. Keep reading, and you’ll learn exactly what to do, and what not to do, in this (surprisingly simple!) process.

 

Step 1

 

Before you open the tank cabinet under the grill, make sure that all the burners are turned off.

 

Step 2

 

Open the tank cabinet under the grill and disconnect the hose from the tank. The hose will twist off. If you find you can’t untwist it barehanded, a wrench can be helpful. (Remember: lefty loosy, righty tighty!) This will not damage your regulator or hose.

 

Step 3

 

After refilling your tank (or swapping it), gently place it back in the tank cabinet and reconnect the hose to the regulator. To be sure of a tight fit, use the wrench again. Turn on one of the burners and perform a leak check. This can be done with a soap water solution by checking with soap bubbles, or waiting to see if you can smell the propane gas additive, which smells similar to sulfur.

 

If you do find evidence of a leak, turn the gas off and tighten your hose to the regulator more. Turn the gas back on. If this does not help, check your hose for a leak using the same soap water solution. Turn off your burners and do not turn them back on until after you make the needed repairs.

 

You Did It!

 

Ok, you probably didn’t just now, but you can next time! And use this as a reference if you want to. Also, if you are already a Palmer Gas & Oil customer, our service and delivery technicians are happy to walk you through this in-person at your next house call. We value safety above all else and never want one of our customers (or employees) to do anything if they don’t feel safe doing so.

 

Transporting Your Tank

 

Whether your tank is empty or full, it is important to only transport it upright. This may require maneuvering some other items in your vehicle to create a space for your tank to stay put in or get some tie-downs. It is always very important that the space your tank is well ventilated and does not get too hot. 20-lb grill tanks are obviously much smaller than their 300-gallon counterparts, but need to be handled with care and caution just the same.