[Pugchief]

We are heading back North for the summer/fall soon. This year, we bought a new propane gas grill which sits on a concrete pad behind our GLASSED IN lanai.

I know it is not recommended to bring a propane tank indoors, but I am concerned that if the winds get high during hurricane season, the whole grill may tip over and break the glass enclosure. I have had full size grills tip over UpNorth with less wind than what comes to TV.

Would it be best to put the whole grill in the garage? Or does it get above 120F (the alleged heat limit for the propane tank, although I assume it can actually withstand more heat before being dangerous?) in a closed garage in the summer?

What are the best and safest options here to avoid both broken glass and tank explosion?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

We are heading back North for the summer/fall soon. This year, we bought a new propane gas grill which sits on a concrete pad behind our GLASSED IN lanai.

I know it is not recommended to bring a propane tank indoors, but I am concerned that if the winds get high during hurricane season, the whole grill may tip over and break the glass enclosure. I have had full size grills tip over UpNorth with less wind than what comes to TV.

Would it be best to put the whole grill in the garage? Or does it get above 120F (the alleged heat limit for the propane tank, although I assume it can actually withstand more heat before being dangerous?) in a closed garage in the summer?

What are the best and safest options here to avoid both broken glass and tank explosion?

Drill a couple holes in the concrete pad with a hammer drill and put in some anchors. Attach a ratchet strap to the grill and anchors and secure down the grill nice and snug.

[Bogie Shooter]

Release the remaining gas.
How To Empty A Propane Tank (Quickly, Easily & Safely!) | Upgradedhome.com

[Altavia]

Propane Tank Storage Safety Tips

Storing propane tanks in a garage or detached shed is the best choice for indoor storage. These structures provide coverage from direct sunlight, while also providing a well-ventilated area for the tank in warm and cold weather.

Keep your tank on the ground, in an area that's clear of electrical tools and flammable or combustible materials.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Drill a couple holes in the concrete pad with a hammer drill and put in some anchors. Attach a ratchet strap to the grill and anchors and secure down the grill nice and snug.

This is an interesting idea worth looking into. Thanks.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Release the remaining gas.
How To Empty A Propane Tank (Quickly, Easily & Safely!) | Upgradedhome.com

Thanks, but the tank is more than 3/4 full, so that seems wasteful and expensive.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Propane Tank Storage Safety Tips

Storing propane tanks in a garage or detached shed is the best choice for indoor storage. These structures provide coverage from direct sunlight, while also providing a well-ventilated area for the tank in warm and cold weather.

Keep your tank on the ground, in an area that's clear of electrical tools and flammable or combustible materials.

Thanks, but the same article says, "You should never store your propane tank in your living area or in any spot that's attached to your home." which would in theory disqualify an attached garage.

I guess the real question is does the inside of the garage get above 120F if the door is kept closed all summer?

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

Thanks, but the same article says, "You should never store your propane tank in your living area or in any spot that's attached to your home." which would in theory disqualify an attached garage.

I guess the real question is does the inside of the garage get above 120F if the door is kept closed all summer?

Garages can. Ours is insulated and it still gets quite warm in the summer. You are in the ballpark at 120 degrees. That would be one of the warmest days though.

[Rango]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

We are heading back North for the summer/fall soon. This year, we bought a new propane gas grill which sits on a concrete pad behind our GLASSED IN lanai.

I know it is not recommended to bring a propane tank indoors, but I am concerned that if the winds get high during hurricane season, the whole grill may tip over and break the glass enclosure. I have had full size grills tip over UpNorth with less wind than what comes to TV.

Would it be best to put the whole grill in the garage? Or does it get above 120F (the alleged heat limit for the propane tank, although I assume it can actually withstand more heat before being dangerous?) in a closed garage in the summer?

What are the best and safest options here to avoid both broken glass and tank explosion?

Leave tank outside, bring grill into your lanai

[Decadeofdave]

I clean the grill well. Completely degrease all parts, remove propane tank,store grill in garage .
Put propane on shady side of the house in shade of a bush in the bed.

[Dusty_Star]

Which direction does your garage door face? I have an eastern facing (more or less) garage & it never approached 120 last summer. On the other hand I opened the door, probably daily, but briefly, usually only to move the car in & out.

[dewilson58]

Grill in garage, give your tank to a neighbor to use.

[retiredguy123]

One guy is falling from sky and meets another guy who is being propelled upward. The first guy says: Hey, do you know anything about parachutes? The other guy says: No, do you know anything about gas grills?

[Normal]

20 dollars worth of propane, whatever you do with it, I wouldn’t view it as a financial loss. Instead you could call it a purchase of a clean conscience and stress relief. Turn the grill on high for 10 minutes to clean the grates, then either drain it or give it away. Enjoy your summer with less worries.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by pugchief

we are heading back north for the summer/fall soon. This year, we bought a new propane gas grill which sits on a concrete pad behind our glassed in lanai.

I know it is not recommended to bring a propane tank indoors, but i am concerned that if the winds get high during hurricane season, the whole grill may tip over and break the glass enclosure. I have had full size grills tip over upnorth with less wind than what comes to tv.

Would it be best to put the whole grill in the garage? Or does it get above 120f (the alleged heat limit for the propane tank, although i assume it can actually withstand more heat before being dangerous?) in a closed garage in the summer?

What are the best and safest options here to avoid both broken glass and tank explosion?

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