At what temp do propane tanks lose pressure ?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - At what temp do propane tanks lose pressure ?

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:16:32 PM EDT

I have a nice big ass Prime NY Strip I want to grill, but I'm not sure if it will work - it's -10F out right now. I know there is a temp where a tank will produce no or little pressure - anyone what what that temp is?

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:30:49 PM EDT

[#1]

I used to operate a propane-fueled fork lift that would have to be pushed back inside after a few minutes or 15 out on the dock in 32 degree weather. It would stall while idling and not start back up.

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:38:30 PM EDT

[#2]

Um, wood?

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:44:17 PM EDT

[#3]

I believe .50 cal. to as small as .22 cal.

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:50:22 PM EDT

[#4]

A short while ago (two hours), it was -24° C and I grilled a few steaks. The grill seems to work fine down to -35° C.

Posted: 2/17/2006 9:04:21 PM EDT

[#5]

pre ban or post ban tanks?

Posted: 2/17/2006 10:02:16 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
pre ban or post ban tanks?

Post ban. I wasn't aware the OPD device made any difference.

I suppose I could have brought the tank inside for a while.

At any rate, I decided to bake some popcorn chicken instead. I didn't feel like brushing the snow off the grill, or trudging through the 4 inches of snow on my deck.

Posted: 2/17/2006 10:04:35 PM EDT

[#7]

IIRC, the boiling point of propane is around -40* F. Even so, the colder it is, the lower the vapor pressure will be.

Posted: 2/17/2006 10:05:27 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
pre ban or post ban tanks?

Post ban. I wasn't aware the OPD device made any difference.

I suppose I could have brought the tank inside for a while.

At any rate, I decided to bake some popcorn chicken instead. I didn't feel like brushing the snow off the grill, or trudging through the 4 inches of snow on my deck.

Lightweight!

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - At what temp do propane tanks lose pressure ?

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