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Default Propane adapters

On Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:55:25 -0500, George Neuner
> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I just had to replace an old propane grill and discovered that all the
>new grills come with Type 1 connections.
>
>My problem is that I have a number of propane tanks which have
>built-in quick disconnect (i.e. they were not adapted, but came stock
>with QD hardware). The tanks all have at least a few years of life
>left in them and I would prefer not to replace them just now if I
>don't have to.
>
>Does anyone know of an adapter to connect a Type 1 grill to a QD tank?
>
>Thanks,
>George



Maybe you can find something he www.bigway.com

About Propane Cylinder Connectors...

The Federal government prohibited the sale and use of POL valves found
on older DoT type propane cylinders. (POL is an abbreviation for
Prest-O-Lite, for the company that first produced the valve). These
valves have the familiar female left-hand-thread in the valve and are
the type most of us currently have. Cylinders with this type valve
were discontinued beginning in the year 2000, and may no longer be
refilled. The old POL valves were replaced by a new Acme type which
uses a QCC (Quick Closing Coupling) connector. This connector has an
external (male) right-hand thread on the valve. A pigtail hose can be
connected and disconnected by hand... no wrench required. These valves
also have the old-style POL internal left-hand thread, so they can be
used directly in place of the old valves without modifying your RV. If
you like the no-tools convenience of new style connector you may want
to replace your pigtail hoses with new ones having the QCC connectors.
The new ACME or QCC valve also contains an OPD (Overfill Protection
Device). So you may find them called ACME valves, OPD valves or QCC
valves, depending on the supplier. The OPD feature prevents accidental
overfill of the cylinder. An internal float mechanism shuts off the
valve when the propane tank is 80% filled. The 20% empty space is
necessary to prevent the cylinder from venting large amounts of
propane when the temperature rises. (ASME type cylinders in most
motorhomes have had this OPD feature for many years). The new OPD
valve also contains another safety feature - it will not release gas
unless the pigtail hose is properly connected, even with the valve