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Ideabot
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
Easy is the best way to describe the simple steps used in refilling a 1lb propane cylinder. The kit contains the refilling device, a screw-on cap to use on the propane cylinder after refilling, and NO instructions! There are plenty of YouTube and other videos available to watch and learn how to do a refill.Starting with a 20lb propane tank (either partially or complete full), screw on the refilling device. Invert the tank with the refill device attached, using the tank's neck as the stand, and set onto a table or counter top. Make sure the refill device's on-off valve is set to the off position. Carefully slide the inverted tank over to the edge of the table or counter top allowing the refill adapter to hang over edge. Screw-on an empty propane cylinder. Open the valve on the 20lb propane tank. Twist the refill device's valve to the on position. Watch the needle on the refill gauge move from"refill" to "gas". When the needle settles (doesn't take long), turn the valve on the 20lb tank to off. Twist the refill device's valve to the off position. Unscrew the cylinder from the refill device. Twist the refill device's to on to relieve the pressure in the device then twist it back to off. When you're done doing refills, turn the 20lb tank back over so it's bottom now rests on the table or counter top. Remove the refill device.If you start with a full 20lb propane tank, the 1lb propane cylinder will fill completely in one cycle. As the 20lb tank loses some of its pressure as propane gets used up, the propane cylinder might need a second cycle of refilling in order to be full. After spending about 15 minutes in your freezer, a partially re-filled cylinder will be ready to receive more propane.The refill device is well made. The dial indicator is a useful feature, however, I weigh each cylinder before and after filling to make sure there will be enough gas in it when I use it next time.I have used other refill devices and this product is one of the easier ones to use. It's compact, stores easily, and has no parts to get lost or misplaced. Simple.
Eric
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
First of all, I was hesitant about the idea of refilling the disposable 1lb cylinders, as I don't use them very often and so purchasing the occasional one just didn't seem like a big deal. Then I noticed that they make refillable 1lb cylinders, but they're still so expensive it seemed unnecessary. Then I saw the price of the disposable ones recently, and I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND.This little device is definitely a gamechanger in cost, whether you spring for refillable cylinders or stick with disposable. I followed the directions online and didn't mind if the cylinders were completely full or not, as long as they were mostly full. There were no leaks, no issues, and when I was done the cylinder worked just as it had new. I will probably get the refillable cylinders later on, but for now, I'm happy getting even a second use from the disposable ones when I need.The gauge on this is slightly unhelpful, as it's hard to tell exactly how full is "full", but it's a helpful indicator. Considering that this device currently costs less than a 2-pack of disposable cylinders, it's worth getting just for the future ability if needed!
RangerY
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
This connecting pipe with valves and pressure gauge is excellently made. There is a big threaded end (connecting to a propane tank) and a small threaded end that connects to a small propane bottle. I owe and used for testing purposes a green reusable propane bottle which is the same size and the disposable use one time only propane bottle. The inside of each end includes rubber gaskets to achieve a gas tight seal. All the threads are perfectly formed. When packing this pipe, the smaller end is inserted into a plastic cap that protects the threads. The big threaded end has a large black cap that spins around easily and perfectly seats into the large propane tank. The red on/off value to allow the flow of propane gas is heavy duty, and visually immediately understandable as to whether it is "on" or "off". The gauge has three levels marked by text and colors, "gas", "low gas" and "empty". I connected this to a branded green refillable propane bottle. Everything when smoothly. The threaded ends all "seated" perfectly. When disconnecting this set up I heard the momentary hiss of gas as expected. The gauge needle had reached the middle of green. But there is no way to tell how much propane is now in the bottle.After trying to fill this, I watched a video from the makers of the refillable green 1 lbs tank. These green tanks have a valve that needs to be turned. According to that video, when the green tank gets 80% full (the recommended level) excess propane will vent from the green tank. At that point the value in the green tanks is shut off. I recommend watching those videos.Please note, one can refill and reuse the common and popular one-time only propane bottle that you buy at the camping store. There are many Youtube video about this. However, as those are not designed for refilling, if they leak and your shed or garage or house or car catches fire, your insurance will deny coverage. I purchased and own two green refillable propane bottles that the DOT (US Dept of Transportation) allows for transport in your car. Lastly, the makers of this pipe/dispenser include a brass cap that you will use to seal up your refilled propane bottle. The green refillable comes with a black cap but the included brass cap is much light quality and in my eyes more reliable.
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