Question for grillers - Do you disconnect the hose from the tank?

[underpants]

We just got a 5 burner with side burner. Good deal too.

As you can tell I’m not a “griller” but it was decided that we needed one. I’m freakish about fire safety.

Ok. So I did the leak test - all good. I know to shut off the tank. Do you leave the grill supply line connected to the tank?

[DonaldsRump]

1. You can, but we leave ours on

After each grill, I turn off the valve on the propane tank,but that's about it, even over the winter (however, we're in NorCal, where you can pretty much grill out year round).

The only time I disconnect the hose is when I change propane tanks.

[MissMillie]

2. We just turn off the gas

and leave it connected.

[abqtommy]

3. I left the hose attached, always did my grilling outside

and firmly shut off tank valve when not in use. I kept the charcoal/propane grill in outside storage, not in an attached garage or space...so far so good.

[ebbie15644]

4. just turn the gas off

[Kali]

5. we use wood, but I would think

constantly fiddling with a connection might cause a leak. I would just shut the valve.

[ret5hd]

6. Just logically thinking it thru:

If the tank is not leaking, what difference does it make? I say none.

If the tank IS leaking, a regular slow kinda pinhole leak, the grille isn't going to retain enough propane, what with all the breather holes and non-airtight lid and stuff, so again no difference.

If it's a BIG leak, that propane tank is gonna be all empty in a short while anyway, then whatever propane is captured in the grille will disperse just like above.

I don't see any real reason to disconnect it. But then, my friends call me Scorchy.

[appleannie1]

7. I just turn it off at the tank.

[mr_lebowski]

8. What is all this about 'tanks' and 'hoses' and 'gas'?

We're talking about grilling food over flame, for consumption, right?

I understand that burning wood or charcoal produces 'gases' which then ignite and produce flame and smoke, but beyond that I'm afraid I'm just not following ...

[underpants]

13. Life in the 'burbs

Another Pleasant Valley Sunday

[GeorgeGist]

9. NOPE

[PJMcK]

10. Turn off the tank valve

The valve on the top of the tank is exceptionally strong and must adhere to US DOT regulations. Shutting it off is essentially the same as disconnecting the hose from the tank.

The valves on your grill are also excellent quality but they aren't in the same league as the one on the tank.

Safety first. A neighbor once had a fire when a small leak developed where the hose connected to his grill. It was pretty exciting and no one was injured but it could have been otherwise.

[Brother Buzz]

11. Shutting the valve is totally cool

And remember your regulator is between the tank and the hoses so you're not dealing with huge volumes of gas if the you spring a leak. Sunlight is the enemy of hoses so try to keep them out of direct sun.

[underpants]

12. Yep. Bought a cover.

That part of the yard doesn’t get much sun anyway

Thanks

[LuckyCharms]

14. Have always just shut off the valve at the tank.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

15. Never have

A cutoff valve should be good enough.