Weber Propane tank cover alternative

[Cody Bratton]

Yeah, I don't think I would want to see a propane tank burst... Well, I have seen one get shot by a high powered rifle (.300 mag) at 150 yards, that was kinda cool.

 

[MarkCuda]

Painting a LP tank black would be ok as long as it didn't get direct sun shine.

 

[Ed P]

I've always wondered why propane tanks are painted white.

Do you know why firemen wear red suspenders?

 

[DanHoo]

Yeah, I don't think I would want to see a propane tank burst..

They have pressure relieve valves on them.

 

[Cody Bratton]

They have pressure relieve valves on them.

So do nitrous bottles, I’ve seen the damage those do when they blow! Ripped the entire back half of a 5.0 liter mustang. Literally the back windows back was just blown apart. (The pressure relief valve clearly failed, in that case).

 

[DanHoo]

So do nitrous bottles, I’ve seen the damage those do when they blow! Ripped the entire back half of a 5.0 liter mustang. Literally the back windows back was just blown apart. (The pressure relief valve clearly failed, in that case).

Nitrous is much higher pressure than LPG. Still I wouldn't want to be near either of them popping off.

 

[Jon Tofte]

I would never have even thought of there being an issue with a dark color. I guess dark green is OK for those small disposable ones.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Nitrous is much higher pressure than LPG. Still I wouldn't want to be near either of them popping off.

Yes, and the guy was using a bottle heater. Thankfully no one was hurt. I was in the staging lanes when it blew and he was in the pits and it was LOUD

 

[LMichaels]

Use things as their not meant to be used....................

 

[Brenda T]

Well I guess maybe I won't paint one black lol

Maybe you could make something black with the Weber logo, that is removable? Oh wait...

I think the white tank with your magnetic logo looks awesome - and agree that it seems retro.
I guess I'm a sucker for that logo. I keep a cover on my tank and even bought 2 backups when I found a sale.

I bet a light gray tank would look great with the logo and maybe you can find a shade that is close to or at least coordinates with your grill?

 

[DanHoo]

What about the black fabric tank covers?

Wouldn't they also be a heat problem? Mine don't get direct sun, but....

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Maybe you could make something black with the Weber logo, that is removable? Oh wait...

I think the white tank with your magnetic logo looks awesome - and agree that it seems retro.
I guess I'm a sucker for that logo. I keep a cover on my tank and even bought 2 backups when I found a sale.

I bet a light gray tank would look great with the logo and maybe you can find a shade that is close to or at least coordinates with your grill?

I was thinking the same thing with the gray. Maybe match the color of the knobs and igniter button. Just to tie it in color wise. Or the lid. I do like the white tank though with the logo

 

[Cody Bratton]

I am not a scientist in any shape, but I would assume that with the black cover, the heat isn't directly absorbed/transferred to the tank like it would be by being painted.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I am not a scientist in any shape, but I would assume that with the black cover, the heat isn't directly absorbed/transferred to the tank like it would be by being painted.

I still like those black Weber tank covers. I just wanted to try some new options also.

 

[Bruce]

Well, @MarkCuda painted his tanks red. And he obviously had them filled. So, I guess the place he gets his tanks filled doesn't know about or care about the rules.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Well, @MarkCuda painted his tanks red. And he obviously had them filled. So, I guess the place he gets his tanks filled doesn't know about or care about the rules.

I've seen a few different tanks online red blue and some other colors. I just haven't seen black painted

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I could sand one down and polish it LOL

 

[DanHoo]

I've seen grey ones ( painted very badly ) at the exchange places. I usually hand-pick a newer looking one and avoid them.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I've seen grey ones ( painted very badly ) at the exchange places. I usually hand-pick a newer looking one and avoid them.

I do the same thing. I have several nice ones now that I just get refilled.

 

[timothy]

Need to find some stealth paint. No heat sig.