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Default Dumb question - can I disconnect propane tank from my Weber grill?

On May 23, 10:07?pm, "Jay Sullivan"
> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Ok, this is probably a dump question. I just got a portable Weber gas grill
> which uses a mini 14.1 oz propane tank. I've never used these mini propane
> tanks before. I know with the big 20 lb tanks you can connect and
> disconnect them all you want. But can I disconnect these mini-propane tanks
> before you've used them up?
>
> I didn't look closely, but when I screwed the tank into the grill, it looked
> there was something on the grill that was going to pierce the top of the
> mini-propane tank. Does that mean that I have to use up all the propane
> before I can disconnect it? I'm hoping that I can connect and disconnect it
> as I please. It's a portable grill and I have a duffel bag for it, but the
> propane tank sticks out a bit, so I wouldn't want to leave it connected
> while transporting it.
>
> I know, dumb question, but I've never used these mini tanks before so I'd
> rather be safe than sorry.


Safe is good.

Yes, you can remove the tank the same as you can a burnz-o-matic torch.