[Dusty_Star]

Does anyone know the price of propane? I looked it up & it seems the best answer I got was $4.97 I don't know if that is right or not.

It does say this: "Propane Prices in Florida Are Generally Higher Than the National Average.
Propane prices in Florida have experienced fluctuations. Still, prices are relatively stable compared to other states and maintain above-national average prices. Since 2016 there has been only one drop in price below an average of $4.0. Currently, propane prices reside at the $4.7 mark, indicating the same start to a heating season for 2023-24 as it was a year before."

https://www.comparepropane.com/florida-propane-prices/

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Does anyone know the price of propane? I looked it up & it seems the best answer I got was $4.97 I don't know if that is right or not.

It does say this: "Propane Prices in Florida Are Generally Higher Than the National Average.
Propane prices in Florida have experienced fluctuations. Still, prices are relatively stable compared to other states and maintain above-national average prices. Since 2016 there has been only one drop in price below an average of $4.0. Currently, propane prices reside at the $4.7 mark, indicating the same start to a heating season for 2023-24 as it was a year before."

https://www.comparepropane.com/florida-propane-prices/

It was a little over 19 dollars at Wildwood’s ACE to refill our propane gas about 3 weeks ago. I think it was about 4.3 gallons? They don’t refill to 5 gallons because of expansion.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Normal

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.

I have a wall thermometer in my garage. It never reads above low 90s in the heat of the summer. I have radiant barrier in the attic which may keep the heat down in the garage.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I have a wall thermometer in my garage. It never reads above low 90s in the heat of the summer. I have radiant barrier in the attic which may keep the heat down in the garage.

Mine is similar. I too put a wall thermometer up & it usually read in the high 80s at the hottest days of summer last year. That's why I asked about orientation, southern or western garages might get hotter.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Normal

It was a little over 19 dollars at Wildwood’s ACE to refill our propane gas about 3 weeks ago. I think it was about 4.3 gallons? They don’t refill to 5 gallons because of expansion.

Aren't they usually 20 gallon tanks?

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Aren't they usually 20 gallon tanks?

Respectfully, 20 pound, not 20 gallon. A 20 gallon tank wouldn’t fit on most grills. In addition it would weigh 80-90 pounds full including the weight of the container. Most grills such as a Webber have a 5 gallon tank.

[MrChip72]

Long term, the easiest solution is to get a natural gas line run to your grill from your house. Any propane grill can be converted to run natural gas fairly easily. When you're heading back up north just use the quick disconnect and move your grill into the garage.

[Topspinmo]

Grill propane tanks are filled and stored outside till you buy them, why would them need special attention? Just bindi cord you grill to something like tree/ palm. Mine sets out away from house it has never blown over. IMO don’t want it in my garage or up beside my house.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Does anyone know the price of propane? I looked it up & it seems the best answer I got was $4.97 I don't know if that is right or not.

It does say this: "Propane Prices in Florida Are Generally Higher Than the National Average.
Propane prices in Florida have experienced fluctuations. Still, prices are relatively stable compared to other states and maintain above-national average prices. Since 2016 there has been only one drop in price below an average of $4.0. Currently, propane prices reside at the $4.7 mark, indicating the same start to a heating season for 2023-24 as it was a year before."

https://www.comparepropane.com/florida-propane-prices/

Haven’t you noticed everything higher in Florida

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

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

You can replace the tank at Walmart for under $25 with a full tank upon your return

[huge-pigeons]

Got rid of propane gas grills a dozen years ago. Have seen too many propane gas grill fires that start the house on fire. I went with pellet grill, wood flavor pellets, can also smoke the meat. The grill is 140 lbs, not going anywhere unless a direct hit. I buy a bag of pellets online or from Lowe’s. No need the shlep a heavy awkward propane tank around to get refilled

[Barbgf]

I would give the propane to a neighbor, screw the grill to a concrete pad, and cover the grill. No way would I put the propane in our garage.

[Lyarham]

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?

I put the grill in the garage but leave the tank in a safe corner on the front porch

[Josephjmarchese]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

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

Take the tank off. Store the grill inside and the tank in a shady corner in the back of your home. It will be ok. Remember even though you’re going home people are still using grills and tanks outdoors. Grill inside, tank outside

[Dnash]

Remove the tank and store it outside.