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@enigmaticnomadics 2 года назад

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@Garysalunatic 5 лет назад

Freezer method most definitely does work and it’s less work that this one. I weigh before and after and get 1lb almost exactly. Freeze small bottles and use a “donor” tank that is warm. I refill in Summer so the tank doesn’t need warming. Take only one bottle at a time from the freezer and they will fill perfectly without clumsily fiddling around with tiny relief valves.

@altatude9677 6 лет назад

Exactly. We refill the little green bottles this way also. Two thumbs up.

@friendlytravelsp5516 7 лет назад

my goosh whoever your parents were or whoever raised you they sure did a damn good job. HATS OFF TO THEM

@tedjankowski7357 6 лет назад

Anyone else watching the dog?

@joet-sk4sw 5 лет назад

Thought it might be wild animal lol

@atlhawks4113 5 лет назад

Dog was awesome! Living the life

@robertmoore4637 5 лет назад

Funny. I love dogs

@FloridaBoyBushcraftSurvival 5 лет назад

Lol...the dog is totally unimpressed with whats going on...

@Pieh0 5 лет назад

That's what this video is about, isn't it?

@pastenseverb 6 лет назад

Finally! Someone who knows how to fill a bottle. Thanks for posting.

@Rocki5pr 7 лет назад

That's the way I've been refilling for awhile now; ... nice to see I'm not the only one with this method

@tobycarlson1640 7 лет назад

Just to let you know, your video is the best. Tried the other ways. Your video was the best PERIOD!

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Thanks, Toby!

@pjd2709 7 лет назад

You are awesome Jamie, I got one of these connecter last month from Wally World, although I haven't had to use it yet it's there when I do need it, because of your video I can do it myself, thank you so much for the tutorial! On the package I have it's called 'Propane Tank Refill Adapter' Refill 1lb propane cylinder, at the top right and left corners it has Mr Heater L?S and F276178 R/S cost $4.00 or $5.00 approx. Thanks again, happy trails to ya!

@ARF.Racing 7 лет назад

damn, the walmart near me is selling it for 16 US dollars

@starttherebellion9146 7 лет назад

Yep, been doin it this way for years. The "shhnozzle" thing is a "mac-coupler".

@delbertplouff9266 5 лет назад

this is how I refill the small propane bottles but I made a tool that hooks on the little valve to hold it open it makes it a lot easier to do

@maehay4065 7 лет назад

If gave you a hand cramp I can't imagine I could ever do this handy way to refill but it's still good to know just in case I may have to some day! Thank you 👍👍👍.

@garywray6081 5 лет назад

You are a great source for information. I knew there was a way to refill the small canisters but I wasn’t sure how. Thanks for the instructions. I will feel confident in doing it myself. I hate wasting money.

@enigmaticnomadics 5 лет назад

Using hemp stats works best.

@filoIII 3 года назад

@@enigmaticnomadics You didn't explain well why to NOT use the freezer, or why not used a wooden dowel rod to relieve pressure from the main valve. Seems you'll damage that cheap relief valve over time.

@Hundert1 7 лет назад

Thanks for caring and trying to help make life simpler and less complicated. Keep it up! Safety always FIRST!!

@campfire52 7 лет назад

Great info my friend, much appreciated. Thanks for everything that you do for us. Have a great time and safe travels.

@fatboy1848 7 лет назад

this is very informative, you know there will be someone smoking a joint, while lighting fireworks next to a gas can.

@ScubaSteveCanada 5 лет назад

LOL … reminds me of a friend that was looking inside a box full of fireworks in the dark … with a lighter. As we were all ducking for cover while yelling at him to get that lighter out of the box!!!

@hopeforthefuture8680 5 лет назад

Lol yes.. like the baked guy going outside and using his lighter to see the pilot light lol

@stanw909 7 лет назад

Thanks. I have used the freezer method. The key is to have the big tank setting in the sun before filling the frozen bottle. The difference in temperature will cause the warmer gas ( high pressure ) to go into the frozen bottle ( low pressure ) takes just a minute. Your method is great for when the tanks are same temperature . Always enjoy your videos and your giving spirit .

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

I just must not have the touch. Never had luck that way Stan. thanks for posting!

@bucksmith9035 5 лет назад

good video good that you mentioned to open the schrader valve had a propane powered truck years ago and when filling you had to open a bleed valve to fill OR the tank would only fill to a certain level

@patrickdyer723 4 года назад

I've done it this way for a few years now and the problem I have run in to every now and then is that the pressure relief valves don't always re seat causing a small leak. The newer the tank the less chance you have of that valve not re seating. I ended up switching to the flame king refillable tanks. It's just easier and faster. You spend a few more bucks on the initial purchase but in the long run you're still saving money refilling tanks vs buying new ones and you don't lose a lb of propane here and there when the pressure relief valves don't seal.

@williamblair3610 6 лет назад

Ok I try this and it worked. Thanks, I tried lots of other ways and no good. Now I can save a little more money.

@georgefenrich4119 5 лет назад

Jamie, you are the first one that I've seen pull this steam out. but like you said, it IS way full now! ! :)

@nocturnal7312 7 лет назад

The beginning of your video remined me of the famous Billy Mays, "But Wait, There's more" !! Great video Jamie, I didn't know you could refill those small cans. Thanks !!

@enduremetals2578 7 лет назад

I truly appreciate all the effort that you put into your videos. I believe knowledge is free and a blessing to all those who share it. Thanks

@3321MDZ 7 лет назад

Terrific tip. I too have watched multiple options for this and have wondered what really works. When doing it I knew the bottle was only partially filling. Thanks

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Anytime Merlin. Working on more stuff to post on the subject at some point.

@MayhemRv 7 лет назад

Thanks for the tip! I didn't know about the pressure relief valve release trick.

@tedc3895 5 лет назад

This guy is right.. I've filled propane forlift bottles.we just set them upright and when liquid came out relief valve on top it was full. Super cold...wear gloves.

@PrestonGladd 5 лет назад

i use the freezer method and never have any issues, in fact i usually have mine get over filled and I have to watch them so they don't. But to each their own.

@grumpy1311 5 лет назад

Same here, and without holding pliers for 10 min

@bbbmmm1713 5 лет назад

In Everyone of these video made by van dwellers, their dog wonders thru the background. I love it.

@1wolfpup 7 лет назад

Thanks so much! We have the adapter, but I've not been comfortable doing it because it doesn't seem to work. Relieving the air within the bottle to allow the propane makes sense! Thanks for the awesome videos.

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

yep, Shannon. The curved pliers is key. Good luck!

@dc5376 7 лет назад

You show the best how to videos, you show the details so people can actually attempt the project and be successful - your refilling method is just like refilling portable oxygen bottles from a huge oxygen bottle for patients. As long as you do it outside and and follow rules, no heat, open flames, smoking, etc. I have never seen anyone have a problem, common sense just like you always show everyone. Thanks so much.

@deeterry580 4 года назад

Thanks Jamie, I've been looking everywhere for this info!

@enigmaticnomadics 4 года назад

Use hemostats if you can. They work better!

@jeffraible9206 4 года назад

I found a pair of angled forceps work the best instead of angled needle nose pliers. Hardware stores have them and bait and tackle suppliers,they use them for tieing flies.

@thedillpickle100 6 лет назад

Love your little assistant that wandered onto the set and layed down. :)

@mrbr549 7 лет назад

Hey Jamie, great video! I thought I had seen all the ways to refill one of those, but you just showed me a different way. Thanks!

@dispartep 5 лет назад

The reason for the air gap is pressure. Liquid cannot be pressurised. But your are correct that is the proper way to fill bottles.

@19Photographer76 7 лет назад

Great job for being on the field and doing this. I've unscrewed the valve part way but your way is the 'correct' way! Kudos!!

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Thanks, David. The stem falls apart pretty quick, but it's still worth a few cycles. Take care!

@sesolar5854 6 лет назад

A pair of 90º locking hemostats will do the trick nicely for operating the pressure relief valve during fill. Thanks Jamie for another helpful video.

@enigmaticnomadics 6 лет назад

That's a better idea than what I was using.

@jamesmichael3998 3 года назад

Great lesson thanks for sharing. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

@Spahi77 4 года назад

I bought refillable propane bottles online...they are the thick shelled ones like a heavy tank.....it's just for ease of mind....I wouldn't refill the thin walled green ones, not because it blows up, but because of no sure fire way to make sure it's properly filled or overfilled. Maybe manufacturers would get the hint, and go "green" if people started buying the heavier grade ones.

@enigmaticnomadics 4 года назад

I can dig that.

@LoveRise 7 лет назад

Thanks Jamie, this is very timely since we need to refill our canisters soon! Lisa and I enjoyed reconnecting with you at the Rtr! Until we meet again...celebrate life and keep playing your guitar!

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Oh, Hey Lori! Glad I decided to go ahead and make/post this today. Hope it helps and take care!

@mikeratkowski3506 5 лет назад

Propane takes regardless of size should never be filled more than 80% of their tank or bottle capacity.

@roblav2180 6 лет назад

That was perfect timing. I was searching for the perfect way to fill green tanks. This video made you look like you have the "IT" factor! Thanks, Happy Holidays to you.

@drew8642 7 лет назад

I have worked in the hazmat compressed gas business for over a decade..A strong suggestion and words on staying safe..the company I work for had a major gas plant fire/inferno. The lesson learned was during the hottest part of the summer, about 100+ degrees, some Liquid propane and other flammable gas cylinders began spilling and venting exessive gas liquid and vapor which found an ignition source. It was deduced that they were over filled because the vent valves can wear out or fail. Now the company saftey procedure is to always, ALWAYS check the Tare weight of the bottle and only fill exactly the amount of liquid weight allowed to prevent overfilling that triggers to much venting or over flow of liquid from the valve. Also flammable gas should never be stored in an enclosed space especially in heat..example a car or trunk.

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

+Drew thanks for the safety elaboraton. I might be moving to flame king 1lb refillables myself, soon.

@vanstiller5219 7 лет назад

Superb James. I've tried the other ways to no avail. Gonna fill 4 today with this method. Once again THANX JAMES. Always helping us out.

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Your welcome Van Stiller! I'm switching over to green bottles for a few things myself right now so I will be doing same! Best,

@mykids31ful 5 лет назад

Best one yet! Thank you!

@thunderbird97 7 лет назад

i have refilled my little green tanks probably around 15 times each and they are still doing fine, i don't pull the valve out when i fill mine, and just leave valve open on main tank 1 min

@Hundert1 7 лет назад

thunderbird97 Does the little green tank still get at least 75% filled without opening the relief valve?.

@thunderbird97 7 лет назад

yes, I also put little tanks in fridge for 30 mins

@offgridjack5779 4 года назад

They sell those special valves online at Walmart for about $14.00. Save a bunch of money and the landfills.

@chetgravatt9562 5 лет назад

Fuller equals over pressurized. ie. no expansion room.

@lanedexter6303 5 лет назад

My understanding, at least here in Washington State, is that there's a federal probition on interstate commerce (the only thing the feds are really allowed to regulate) in refilled bottles. I refill 'em right at home, and don't sell 'em in other states. so no worries. :-)

@kolilagephart3766 5 лет назад

If I may can I help you save your heater. The gas you get in the bottle is clean .Because 20 lb.ers are always used upright there never cleaned.When you tip that tank vertical all the rust, scale and moisture go into the bottle then into clog orifices. Use a full tank and lay it on its side. Your method can easily over fill a bottle so I'am glad to see you weigh . Over fill a bottle and bend that relief valve and you know what you got.

@lyndapayne1680 6 лет назад

I like to weigh the empty bottle before and after so that I can determine the proper amount of propane. Good method.

@sam111880 5 лет назад

Great tips on the soap water and checking if stem valve by pushing it... definitely check it , if its leaking then obviously just buy a new one don't take the chance.

@independentthinker8930 5 лет назад

I use hemastates. I also let a little pressure off at a time. The little valve is a pressure relief, have had them "leak" till pressure goes down to set level

@davidlundy5007 6 лет назад

The reason for chilling the bottle first is to drop the pressure with the temperature to allow for propane to move from higher pressure to the lower pressure easily without the venting of vapor. Either way looks good to me.

@roncar1761 Год назад

Race car pit crews have been doing this for many years when they are only allow certain amount a fuel for a race. It's only illegal IF you get caught freezing you fuel tank. 😉

@curve5746 3 года назад

You are right! Great video!

@enigmaticnomadics 3 года назад

Thanks! Hemostats work way better me can be found on Amazon!!!

@curve5746 3 года назад

@@enigmaticnomadics thanks. Been filling mine to 20 percent till now lol. I was too lazy to look into it because I just use it for bug fogger and soldering but ran across your video. There sure are a lot of morons in the comments. You try and help people and get crapped on smh

@jerrydeming4858 6 лет назад

Works if you are ok with 12 oz. If you use these on a buddy heater you may eventually plug the regulator. That's why we use filters with 20 lb cylinders. Crud in the tank will Get in your green bottle. Just saying.

@enigmaticnomadics 6 лет назад

+Jerry Deming good point. I agree.

@brik32544 5 лет назад

That is interesting. I thought the filters were mainly used in liquid-draw propane systems (used with vehicles and forklifts). In theory when you use the canister upright, you are only feeding vapour into your buddy heater so no filter should be necessary. I have found gunk in some propane and butane tanks. mainly small surface rust particles and the stenching additive that some manufacturers add (ethyl mercaptan).

@fendert1384 5 лет назад

The reason for the filter is due to the inner wall of the hose breaking down over time .Mr Heater also makes a better hose that doesn't require a filter. I have one on the big buddy heater.

@michaelbird6084 5 лет назад

Use the filter along with the shnozzle? That will keep gunk out of the green bottles but still take advantage of the cost savings from refilling the bottles.

@ralphmurphy1617 5 лет назад

@@fendert1384 thats what their website says

@Bobbo6665 7 лет назад

thanks for the info, bought a couple of those adapter years ago but never used them. now I know how. PS- everyone says to freeze bottle first, but your way makes more sense.

@oldgriz816 5 лет назад

I use a pair of long straight hemostats to reach through to grab and pull the valve.

@enigmaticnomadics 5 лет назад

Thats the move.

@kathrynkenyon785 6 лет назад

Thanks Jamie, great tutorial. Nice seeing your lovely face again. :-) Kathryn, the Transit Van Girl

@marshallcollins8634 6 лет назад

Much less complicated and drawn out them the other videos I have seen on here. Thanks .

@ramvanbobby3889 7 лет назад

wow I didn't know this I've been spending a lot of money buying these and didn't know they can be filled thanx buddy for the info

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Yeah, Bobby. Hope to save you some $$.

@TheAhliLoveExperience 7 лет назад

Thank you for sharing Love. Enjoy the journey!

@jnmorraco 5 лет назад

Thanks Jamie, want to meet you one of these days, just heading out winter 18, don't want to see snow this year... As for the Tanks I load my green cans while the big ones are full, once they get down I use them for my grill/heater because they don't fill the little ones as good any more... Thanks again, Nytro~~

@Penguin545 3 года назад

So I do have a scale and for the record my tanks were 13 oz empty and 33 Oz with the factory fill. I wrote those weights on the box I keep my refill adaptor in for good measure. I had great success just now by freezing the empty tanks, filling for round 1, then freezing a second time and filling a second time- this got me actually overfilled a hair to 35oz. I’m not a fan of messing with the pressure relief valve because I could def see those not reseating airtight after grabbing it with pliers a few times. I just went and did some laundry while I was waiting for the tanks to chill out the second time. Shrug.

@Angel-yl1ck 7 лет назад

I would like to add something of my own experience. We refill the little bottles too, using them in a Little Buddy. We have had two Little Buddy fires. Our first Little Buddy was bought 5 years ago. It lasted two years then had a fire flare that burned the elements and top side, from reusing green bottles. That was 2013. So we got another one with a two year warranty. That one just recently flared and ruined itself. (After three years) The only reason we could think of was that the threads on the bottles get worn after a time, and when it is loaded to the Little Buddy, if not perfectly seated, a fire results. So, we made a promise to throw out the little green bottles more regularly. Of course, it says on the bottle not to refill, but they are very expensive to replace.

@Angel-yl1ck 7 лет назад

Big Biddy? Is that a spelling error? I have saved your vid. Thanks for making and posting.

@barrya5191 6 лет назад

Always be sure to weigh the tank after filling. The easy way is to keep a full tank from the store to be used as a reference. Use a 3' 1x4 resting on some sort of fulcrum. Balance it with nothing on the board. Then set both tanks on the board at once. The newly filled tank should balance with the reference tank. If too light, add more gas. If too heavy, bleed off the excess. It is important to not over fill the tanks. Early on I over filled several tanks to the point that some gas was oozing out the relief valve. The tanks ballooned over night and would no longer sit flat on the picnic table. The paint had actually crinkled on the tank. Not wanting to experience a rupture, I actually had to bleed these tanks and dispose of them. Lesson learned.The freezer method does work and that was how I over filled the tanks. Freeze them once and do the initial gas loading. You'll only get a third to half a tank. Freeze them a 2nd time and fill them more. Be careful to gage how long to leave the valve open on the 2nd fill to prevent over filling. Then use the balance method to weigh the tank until properly filled.

@billrundell2097 6 лет назад

What a great video to watch. I have used this method several times. If near an empty large tank, tip the large tank to empty all the propane out of the larger tank, When I have used this method, it took 30 seconds to fill a 16 oz cylinder. 10 minutes is not right at all. You are not pulling the vale stem out far enough to open the valve. I get a full tank weight of 30.5 oz. every time.

@DonziGT230 6 лет назад

Freezing has always worked for me.

@alvaradacosta4111 7 лет назад

Thanks Jamie... it looked really easy...and it was very quick

@CanVanLiving 7 лет назад

Thanks for this! A few people sent us this link as a recommendation on how to do this. The one issue we have is that we are full-time vanliving so we don't have a place to store the "donor" tank.

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Consider getting a 11 lb tank. Smaller and more portable. I like mine cuz I can put it in a backpack and fill it on the motorcycle. See it here: amzn.to/2rlZC57

@CanVanLiving 7 лет назад

Awesome to here this recommendation. That's what we had planned on doing but weren't sure because of all the 1lb refill recos. Thanks, again! :)

@CanVanLiving 7 лет назад

We just ordered ours from costco! Thanks!

@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 5 лет назад

Putting the 1lb. Tank in the freezer is reducing the temp. Inside to make transference of the liquid propane easier. The colder the empty tank is the faster it fills. Don't know the exact science of it but it works. I have heard both good and bad about pulling out the pop off valve. Can't say I've done enough playing around with it to offer any opinions on the matter. But everyone I've talked to is in one piece and not a ghost so I imagine it's just a matter of preference. Nice to see an actual van dweller showing this method instead of some goober in his backyard playing with some new toy he ordered off the internet. I do weigh my bottles after filling just to be sure they aren't over filled. If they are I let out some pressure to allow for heat expansion. Jamie's right about that! They do need a little wiggle room for it.

@haroldfitz5146 6 лет назад

Wouldn't you want to close the valve before tipping the tank back upright? I would think you would put some green bottle liquid back into the big tank otherwise

@eksine 5 лет назад

the guy actually overfilled the tank, you want LESS not more, unless you want to have it explode on you

@spiritnsage 7 лет назад

You might want to add - do this outside, no smoking, no other ignition sorce, not by the campfire.

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

I mention it in the notes, but that's not enough if you didn't see it. Should mention it in the vid. Thanks.

@davestennes305 7 лет назад

I had no ignition source whatsover and I burned my forearm as it lit up like a torch as I was filling. The only thing I can think of is that I was refilling on the ground and I created sparks from rubbing metal from the tank on the rocks. Total fluke. After reading the comments below, it could have been metal on metal contact from the pliers. The tool I use now is aluminum so maybe no spark.

@loveu2222 7 лет назад

yeahhh,I did ones close to refer,and almost light up a forest

@jsavellano2 7 лет назад

maybe static electricity sparks

@Hundert1 7 лет назад

c sy Thanks for the safety tips. Safety and proper techniques always come FIRST.

@55197A 7 лет назад

Great video, would have been nice to weigh a new bottle right off the store shelf and compare it to the bottle you filled. Really like your videos keep up the good work

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Ya, Mr. Thomas. A lot of the stuff I do is impromptu. I could do that. Thanks!

@richbooth8948 5 лет назад

TLDNW. First 3 min could have been done in 30 sec and whole video in 5 min or less. Glad you scaled them at the end. 80% of 1LB is about 13oz so your method works great.

@enigmaticnomadics 5 лет назад

I’m working on condensing videos down more moving forward. I agree.

@51249ca 6 лет назад

excellent tutorial and safety notice at the end. Cheers

@BC5391 5 лет назад

Thanks, I will try that

@rbarbour64 6 лет назад

I had some one pound tanks I wanted to take the valve out of the side so I made a tool to unscrew it , worked great. I used a hole punch and cut a slit in it so it will fit on the valve. Welded a small metal handle on it. A tire valve tool will not work.

@PaulDGreen-bu4iz 7 лет назад

Hqndy tip to know! Thanks for sharing!

@HappyHighVanGirl 5 лет назад

Awesome I'll try it!

@macrichardson7904 4 года назад

For a minute I thought the dog died LOLOLOLOL

@iamjackalope 6 лет назад

Don’t use pliers like that. The chance of a spark when they slip like that is pretty good. Besides all you have to do is unsrew it a couple of turns like you would a valve stem on your car tire. It’s not only a lot safer it’s also a lot easier.

@enigmaticnomadics 6 лет назад

Great idea Jack! I hate those plyers! Hemostats work too.

@enigmaticnomadics 6 лет назад

Jack, for the sake of my own research, you mention that the chance of a spark when the plyers slip is pretty good. You didn't say possible, you said pretty good. I can't seem to find one single report on the web of this happening. Surely there must be several accounts of this happening and causing a disastrous result if what you are saying is true. Can you send me those links? If you can, I will take this video down. I don't want to get anyone hurt. I just need the evidence of your assertion. Thank you.

@iamjackalope 6 лет назад

My comment wasn’t based on any known cases of this happening. When ever you have two ferrous metals strike each other you have a high likelihood of a spark. That’s all. It’s kind of like smoking while fueling your car. You can do it 100 times without incident then one day you go boom.

@brik32544 5 лет назад

Definitely something to keep in mind. Getting a spark out of a pair of pliers gripping a valve shaft is quite difficult but maybe not impossible if it is made from steel. When you go to a refill station to fill your 10 or 20lb cylinders, the operator uses a screwdriver or a spanner to open the venting valve. The safety factor here is that the tap assemblies on all cylinders are made form BRASS and not steel. This is the same for the much more dangerous acetylene cylinders. So now the question is: Is the safety valve on a Coleman canister made from steel or a non sparking metal like aluminium or brass?

@iamjackalope 5 лет назад

Its the type of thing if you where purposely trying to make a spark you probably couldn’t but then there is that one time. Just saying, why even take the risk when all you have to do is turn the valve out. Plus it’s so much easier. But yea the pental is likely made of brass.

@wynotwander7075 6 лет назад

Just a note, I use locking curved end forceps, like fishermen use!

@slickjimmy76 5 лет назад

Looks like you parked off I-10 in Tucson :)

@jsavellano2 7 лет назад

Boom! Droppin knowledge from experience. Thats a great nugget. Thanks!

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Thanks Sea Mammal! Another tip I really like is to turn the fan all the way on, to my van heater. That way when I turn the key to roll up or down the windows, I don't leave it on by accident and drain the battery, cuz I hear the blower. Best, ~J

@daveroberts6884 6 лет назад

Many years ago in a remote corner of Labrador I refilled 20lb tanks off of 100 lb tanks using much the same method. No relief valve but there was a bleed bolt that let the gas out while refilling. A smelly job not to be done near any source of ignition.

@enigmaticnomadics 6 лет назад

I cant find all these stories of explosions from sparks i keep hearing about. Must be dozens out there? Why do i hear crickets?

@Billbobaker 5 лет назад

Just love the dog..

@RG-wy1ol 5 лет назад

Thanks for making this video 👍 👍 I sure wished I would of watched your video before I tried to fill my green bottle.

@bobtomes4977 5 лет назад

Thy for showing how to fill, where do we get the adapter. Yr method sure works

@1forthepeople969 7 лет назад

Great tip! Thank you for sharing.

@GatorLife57 7 лет назад

Thumbs up Jamie ! ENJOY.... THE SIMPLE LIFE

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

Thanks Wolf!

@sangkang6294 5 лет назад

I wonder if anyone had an incident with refilling these ends up with a mushroom cloud.

@Spahi77 4 года назад

I'm sure it's definitely happened but they're not going to be able to make a RU-vid video about their experience...lol

@loveu2222 7 лет назад

I do a same thing many years, only difference I using a hose, much easier and safer ,thnx for a video

@enigmaticnomadics 7 лет назад

What kind of hose? is it special just for this?

@scotchbonnet23 7 лет назад

Awesome info. man. Thanks for making this video!

@lonhoschar1943 5 лет назад

I tried on two empty 1# bottles... the "relief" valve leaked on both of them. Tried the "tap" method on them and it wouldn't work.. decided to just fill what I could and use them that way rather than waste all my empties and have to throw them away.

@billrundell2097 5 лет назад

That propane Coleman's bottle full weight is 31 oz. Use a kitchen digital weight scale. I need help in find a better forceps to pull that little tinny stem. I have ordered several over the internet. Can you give me any Ideas for a stem puller.

@yankeepotroast4169 7 лет назад

i like this method it's simple. thanks for the tip!

@shackman9566 6 лет назад

You can buy an adapter hose from wall Mart to run your Mr buddy or Coleman stove from a 20 lb tank there hanging right next to the 1 lb tank fill fittings. I have both. I noticed you slipping off the release valve hope you never create a spark as you have to be venting off propane gas. Also noticed the wind that was obviously carrying away the gas. If you do this on a day with zero wind the gas your venting is dropping down and possibly building up around your feet. I've never filled one for more than a minute and they last long enough to cook a couple meals if I want cook for longer I just hook up the hose to a 20 pounder.

@kathyfann 5 лет назад

Thank You! 😊 Can you show us what we need to attach a 20 Lb tank to Our Mr Buddy Heater? I tent camp and will leave the tank outside the tent with the Heater inside. My tent ⛺️ is far from air tight. But I need the heat to last on through out the night.👌

@kathyfann 5 лет назад

Ok Thank you I live close to Home Depot so I thought because they sell Mr Buddy I would go in and ask for help. I will make sure I get the Filter and A braided line and Thank you