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- Under $15
- Saves you $$$
- Better for the planet.
- Hank Hill approved (we assume ‘cuz propane)
- Solid Metal Construction
- Readable Pressure gauge
STOP throwing out those small propane canisters! I wish I knew this years and years and years ago—you can re-use empty 1lb propane canisters with this ~$15 gadget from Amazon! And using it’s easy peasy.
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Semi-pro tip: When filling your refillable canisters burp ’em a couple times. Let them fill for a minute, close the large propane tank valve, unscrew the small canister to release pressure and screw it back on again. Doing this a couple of times will help you fill the small canister to full capacity (same level as the big tank).
That said, our team of crackhead interns are working on a how to video as we speak and we’ll get that up as soon as we can.
-Armagarden
***I have to tell you to check your canisters, adapter, and tanks, for warnings and follow them before taking our advice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well on standard bottles
MIke – 5 stars on Amazon
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025Size: Pressure Gauge with Shut-Off ValveVerified Purchase
Great fit and finish. No leaking. Easy to use and works great. Good price. Burp the tank between 2 or 3 fills to get a full capacity refill. There are several good guide videos on YT.
Tip – do not use the small shrader valve on top (red X in pic) to burp your tank. They inevitably leak after you break the seal.
Instead, fill tank until it stops flowing by listening. Close red valve. Unscrew tank. Depress the internal check valve with a small Allen wrench or similar clean tool. Burp a few times to release built up pressure. If you get any liquid spray, stop. Then you can reattach the tank and get a decent fill. Use a scale before and after to know how much propane you have added. I actually got more than 1lb added to the tank this way, which I do not recommend. A 1 lb tank should only have 1 lb of propane. The extra space is there for expansion and safety.
Also, do this outside. Propane stinks! Not to mention it’s flammable.
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