Comments on: do you need to turn off burners when you change propane tank in middle of cooking?

By: cineone

cineone — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:38 +0000

two things come to my mind , first the moment the propane tank is disconnected even with the burners on
the flame may continue because there is propane gas inside the stove or grill. Now if he takes too long to connect the new tank , the flame might go out. before the new fresh propane gets there. An explosion is unlikely, unless the propane tank is to be close to the burner, then dark burned faces . to turn off the fire is good caution. or maybe he likes his meat well roasted.

By: djs

djs — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Propane is somewhat unstable and its heavier than air so it sinks to the floor instead of rising.Sometimes shortcuts are actually the long or dangerous way to do something.

By: zerozorrozero

zerozorrozero — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

I’d be careful, because if the burners are on, then the propane will start to leak out as soon as it is installed. To be on the safe side, just turn them off, it’s not that hard!

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

I’m thinking if you’re fond of your eyebrows you should turn the burners off before changing the tanks.

By: haryleyj@sbcglobal.net

haryleyj@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Its always better to be safe than sorry. I have a cabin that uses propane and I would not recommend it. I always shut it off. and bleed the system for 5 seconds than wait 5 minutes and lite the burner. suggest you read your owners Manuel for your unit, and talk to your local gas company to be sure..remember safe than sorry. ask the gas company and your stove builder or manufacture

By: royhenry77@verizon.net

royhenry77@verizon.net — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

yes

By: Eric Estraada

Eric Estraada — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Turn off the burner and shut the the old tank down. remove it and then put your new on and fire it up again. Be safe not sorry regardless what your Hubby says…he sounds like a jack of dumb trades to me.

By: awaken_now

awaken_now — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Oh ya!

Safety in this situation cost you nothing but a switch turned. That is unless you concider your husband being upset an issue.

By: PropaneBrain

PropaneBrain — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

Of course!

Turn off the gas supply & the burners and then change over. Otherwise, you will let gas in the home when you turn on the new cylinder.

By: rlynnrussell

rlynnrussell — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 23:10:37 +0000

NO, Always turn off all valves