The forklift cylinder should have a 3/4 inch vapor outlet in it. A vapor valve can be installed in this outlet although a fill valve will usually need to be removed first. The cylinder can be filled and used through the vapor valve. Never try to hook up the liquid port that is used for a forklift to a grill. Or take the forklift cylinder to a propane dealer do to the high cost of forklift cylinders a used forklift cylinder is worth more than a new grill bottle.
If you are highly experienced in piping flammable gases, you may be able to connect the fuel tank of a propane fork truck to your grill. This is a very dangerous thing to do and should not be attempted by any but the most experienced people.
I would not suggest doing that in the first place.
in short yes, I made a portable grill out of a 20lb tank it works great
Theres about 430,000 btu's in a 20 lb propane tank. it your grill is 43,000 btu's it would last 20 uses.
There are 23 gallons in a 100lb tank that I use to heat my pool.
Propane BBQ grills are safe and cost effective. As long as the propane tank is properly secured and connected to the grill, you should have no problems at all. Here are some grill safety tips: http://www.homeownernet.com/patios/bbqsafety.html
On average a general 5000# to 7000# fork lift will use 1.5 gallons of Propane.
The use of a propane barbecue grill in the yard or patio is a popular all-American activity. Problems can ensue when the weather turns because moisture from both rain and snow can ruin the propane tank. Make sure that your grill is never exposed to the elements, as a rusty cylinder is generally not refillable. Also avoid storing the grill in a non-ventilated area, such as a garage, to prevent a fire hazard.
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The depends on the use of the grill. Cleaning and maintenceis is easier with propane but some people perfer the taste of the charcoal better. If you plan and taking you bbq with you camping charcoal will be better as some camp site do not allow for propane.
Instead of throwing or disposing of your barbeque grill, you can actually turn them into flower carts for your own personal use. However, if you do wish to dispose of them, you can recycle them piecewise: the propane tank must be completely empty of its gas, and then the propane company (or local propane company) can take it away. The rest of the grill can be recycled at local grill recycling centers (if you have them) if not, then you must take the grill apart, recycycling the metal parts where appropriate and recycling the platic parts where appropriate. The electrical parts also must be recycled. The easiest way to find out is by calling your local sanitation department and asking them for advice on how to dispose of your grill.
It is safe to use an expired propane tank because it is a heat source and not an actual food. The only concern is if the tank is still safe to use without a risk of combusting.
Technically there is no reason not to. -But remember you are dealing with a highly flammable gas, -be careful !
No. Forklift LPG tanks have a dip tube to draw off liquid. Propane engines feed off of propane liquid, and turn them into gasses through an internal engine component. While your traditional propane BBQ grill will feed off of vapors from the propane. Of course if you could change the valves this would be somewhat fixed, though you will be hard pressed to find a propane dealer to fill it. But the correct safety equipment would be in place to fill it (i.e. Fixed Liquid Level gauge). Replacing the valve and keeping the cylinder the upright position would allow you to use it, but by then it is basically going to cost you more than it's worth.