Yes. Always shut off at the tank.
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Yep. There's been occasions where I've removed the cover to find that a knob had been bumped open while covering the grillComment
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I had my propane company run a line from my tank (above ground 125 gallon) to my griddle. This same tank powers our gas logs. I never cut it off. When I cook, I go outside, light and cook. When I had a portable tank, I was like everyone else I tried to turn it off even though I did forget from time to time. Wonder the difference? There is obviously a regulator at the tank in the same way a portable tank would have. Interested in others thoughts. fzxdoc not trying to highjack your thread, I thought it might all be applicable.Comment
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I do not mean to lecture - but to me gas is gas. Whether it's NG or LPG it's still gas. I can't say I have always remembered to turn off the gas to any of my cookers at the source I ALWAYS check it either after the cook or the next morning. And we don't get hurricanes in Wyoming, thank God.Comment
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I always shut my propane tanks on my camper, and gas grill I had Before Traeger.
I unplug the AC from my Traeger after each use.
Better safe than sorry.Comment
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I only have a propane tank. I turn it off every time. And if/when we connect to the main, I will still turn it off.Comment
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Wow I'm so glad you brought this up. I had not ever considered this before. I have a griddle fueled by a propane tank and always turn off the tank when I'm done cooking. However, my gasser has a dedicated line hook up to the natural gas in the house. It has never occurred to me to turn off the natural gas line after a cook. Just like it wouldn't occur to me to turn off the gas line to my kitchen stove/oven or my clothes dryer when finished. However, as wisely pointed out above the gasser is on wheels and could potentially move in extreme conditions (earthquakes where I'm at). It has never happened, but it sure could. Better safe than sorry.Comment
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The other issue with an outdoor grill is a storm could move the grill, blow it over (has happened here), and break the flexible rubber line going from the hookup to the grill. Also, a rodent could chew the hose, causing a gas leak. Your stove or oven inside the house is not hooked up with flexible rubber hoses, and is stationary. Big difference. -
jfmorris you are 100% correct in the points you make. In my case I have metal gas lines to the outdoor grill, and I live where we don't get those storms that will blow over the grill. Which is likely why it never occurred to me to be more cautious. However, the large earthquake they are promising us absolutely could move the grill and damage the gas line. Shame on me for not considering that before but I'm sure grateful for this thread bringing it to my attention now.
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Have a natural gas line to my gasser and I have never turned off the gas.
When I used propane, always shut off the valve on the tank.Comment
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We have a natural gas Napoleon grill on our deck and it is connected to house gas supply, I always turn the valve off and I always cover the grill after it cools down. I have heard stories of people getting large gas bills because they left the grill on for days. The cover is our double check to make sure the gas is off.
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All my years in the lab have condititioned me, I NEVER leave a gas line of any kind open unless it is being actively used. The two seconds it takes to valve off can prevent serious calamity, and that's my kind of cost/benefit ratio.Comment
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Living in the country I won't tie my grill into my propane system. I use 100# bottles 1 bottle will last 6-9 months. I had a line blow off the regulator over night once due to forgetting to turn off the bottle, it was new and full $50.00 in the wind. Now always turn it off!Comment
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Nah, I use propane bottles, a couple of 20s and a 30. I... sometimes turn off the bottles. I know I should, but I've been pretty lucky and generally have a good connection so I haven't leaked empty ever, I don't think.
Basically, I turn it off if I thnk about it, which probably comes out to about half the time. Yes, if I were connected to NG at the house, I'd be more inclined. And I'm not a frequent gas user these days, since the kids have moved to college. I do 90+% of all the cooking in our house these days, since my wife went back to work and I'm more of a 'kept man' than a provider. lol. So I figure I oughtta contribute more around here with cooking, cleaning, dishes, etc.
Anyways, I need to go fill up all my tanks before winter, though - I think I've got... 3 20-gallon and a 30-gallon? Only gas cookers are my Smoke Vault 24, which has turned into just a holding oven, and my 36" Blackstone, so I don't go through near as much gas as if I used an actual gas grill much. But I need to stock up for winter, which is coming, with gas, wood and charcoal. Just in case...
Thanks for the reminders, though, to all of you. I really DO need to pay better attention to turning off my gas valve when not in use.Comment
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I had instant disconnects installed in case the cooker line was removed from the house connection. Also, shutoffs at the house and the cooker. I understood this to be code at that time.
Having said all that, I would turn off the cooker, but rarely turned off the valve at the house. 😬Comment
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I shut the tank off on my fryer after I am done using it. That is mostly because it is really easy to do since it is right by the flame regulator for the fryer.
I don't have a gas grill anymore, but I was always too lazy to open the doors and shut off the tank. Although, I knew I should. If I had a gas line hooked to it, I for sure would.Comment
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A fryer is something I need... seriously. And a gas one at that, electric ones just have too much trouble maintaining temps when loaded down. But an outdoor gas fryer would be an awesome addition to my stable of cooking 'steeds'. -
I have had my RV works Fryer for 5 years and I love it. Never any trouble keeping up with stuff. Plus they are all steel, Not a piece of plastic in sight. Buy once, cry once. @DogFaced PonySoldier
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It’s such a simple thing to do…and it alleviates numerous potential problems.
FWIW, all of my gassers are attached to propane tanks. So it’s something that I do “religiously.” But just the other day I was reminded about one of my brothers gassers…prompted by this thread.
His was attached to the NG line on his patio. During some serious strong winds, it made its way down his patio and tumbled into his backyard. Granted, it was a “portable” Summit-sized grill…but nonetheless it fell off the patio…ripping out the NG hose as it did. Fortunately, for him, another house nearby experienced a major issue. Big enough that the gas company simply shut off the neighbourhood. And proceeded to go house to house checking on everyone. He didn’t know there was a problem until they walked outside and saw the grill laying in his lawn.Comment
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