Propane Tank for Performer Stainless

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

Picking up my stainless Performer in a week.

I see the old style performer has a different propane tank system than the new one. Is this gonna be a problem as far as refilling? I can't find much info on the differences.

 

[swamprb]

Jim, The two that I have had the old style quick release male/female fittings. If so you'll have to get a tank with an OPD valve and a new hose connection. Ace hardware carries Mr.Heater hoses and fittings, remove the old male fitting on the supply hose and replace it with a new twist on fitting. The supply hose is secured with a hairpin type cotter key into the burner tube, pull the pin, remove the hose. An RV supply should also have the fittings too.

Brian

 

[Neil]

I took my old Performer tank to a welding supply shop and had them refit it with a new OPD valve.

 

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

Thanks Brian and Neil. Very helpful advice. I have never had a propane fired grill before so was clueless.

 

[bowhnter]

Your 5 lb performer tank should come with an adapter that you take with you to get it filled. Mine did anyway. Also you can buy an adapter to fit a 20 lb tank if you want to use one of those.