re: Do you turn off the propane tank after grilling? Always turn off the propane tank after grilling. Posted by Relham10 on 7/5/19 at 7:13 am to LSUTigersVCURams At first i thought what kind of idiot would do this then i saw it was LSUTigersVCURams and it all made sense, the dumbass lakers fan from the pels board. Sometimes I'll wait until after we eat to turn off the tank, in case we need to cook something else. The NFPA provides this leak detection solution: Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. You can hear propane come out of the line. to the asker, and all the other women who answered the question -- love to see chicks that like to grill!! ! If you need more propane, for grilling or other uses, you can typically have your tank refilled. The propane tanks are easy to shut off. Many customers who leave their fuel source “on” do so as a matter of convenience. A propane leak will release bubbles. On your propane tank, twist the propane tank shutoff valve clockwise until it is totally closed. Posted by aib799 on 7/4/19 at 9:48 pm to LSUTigersVCURams This thread helps point out ppl who work for a living and the ones that wander around life aimlessly. When I'm done grilling, I only don't shut off the burners via the grill controls. At the back of the BBQ, there is a fuel line that needs to be disconnected too. Propane tanks and natural gas lines are both “fuel sources” for gas grills. topham Never keep the lid closed if the propane tank is on and the grill isn't ignited. Burping the Propane Tank. Once the flames go out, then I also turn the burner controls to an off … This lets the propane inside the grill run out and evacuate the lines. Make sure to double check every burner is off. Before lighting a propane gas grill burner, test the gas fittings for leaks. re: Do you turn off the propane tank after grilling? Remove the tanks from the grill. If not for safety, I turn it off for the simple reason to keep my lines in good condition. It’s one less thing to turn on or off before and after grilling. There is a valve at the top of the tank that is like the one on your barbeque, just turn the valve until the gas shuts off. I always turn off the propane BEFORE turning off the burners, so this way any propane in the line will disperse. First, ensure that the gas knob on the grill is turned off their burners before removing the tank. Second, turn off all burners on the grill. I turn off the grill, then shutoff the propane tank, and then rebleed the grill hoses by turning it on momentarily. With the burners still going, I reach down and close the valve on the propane tank. If you're worried about forgetting, set yourself a reminder on your phone or leave yourself a note by the grill. Many people forget to switch off the coupler, which controls the flow of gas from the tank to the grill. How to Recycle Propane Tanks. You mean the tank valve, right? And a special "Yay!!!" If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. This valve is normally covered by a hinged dome. Thanks! Due to where the tank is on my grill, turning it off is a pain in the ass. If your burners are off, nothing should happen, assuming the burners are in good repair and don’t leak. Just an added safety precaution. If the burners are left open and the tank … Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. First, open the hood on your grill to ensure gas isn’t building up inside. It needs to be loosened. If you don’t need your tank any longer, the best thing you can do with a tank that’s still serviceable is to recycle it. Thanks!