Propane Safety: Handling & Transporting Small Cylinders

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Propane helps you live comfortably wherever and however you want. This video shows how to transport and store portable, twenty-pound propane cylinders safely.

You can get small propane cylinders filled by qualified professionals at thousands of locations nationwide. When transporting your cylinder, always store it in an upright position so it cannot fall, shift, or roll. Don’t leave your cylinder in a hot vehicle for an extended amount of time; take the cylinder out of your vehicle when you arrive. To connect a propane cylinder to the grill, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use leak detector solution or soapy water to rule out any leaks. Always store small cylinders outside; never in an enclosed area. Keep the cylinders away from heat sources, and never store a cylinder under a grill.

[Junjo]

Thank you very much for this video. I am always afraid of propane and in my country we keep it inside the living areas.

[Shavian]

I have to question carrying a propane tank in the rear of your vehicle at all, especially these days with all of the people texting while driving.

[alicematson]

Where can one dispose of an outdated cylinder? It has been vented for months.