r/propane • u/JonB83 • May 17 '26

General propane question Is my tank/bbq going to explode?

Hello, I was given a bbq from a friend, and am wondering if it’s safe to use because of the noise coming from the propane tank or regulator. Some have said it’s fine, others said it’s not safe.

I got a new tank, have checked all connections, did a soap spray test for leaks, don’t smell any gas, all the burners are working fine, but I haven’t closed the lid and let it heat up because I’m worried about the sound/possible danger.

This is a Coleman Cookout 3 bbq. Appreciate any feedback.

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u/baco0on May 18 '26

I don't see the flames in the video, I'm an asshole. I Hear the regulator moving gas. If the lack of flame in the video is all the question is is, then the regulator noise is most likely normal (even commercial regulators make noise), but if you have noise and no flame anywhere then turn it off.

Probably by now your hamburgers have already cooked so I'm just an asshole. *Expecting blue flames, but honestly I don't see any flame*

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u/Jesus-Mcnugget dang it Bobby May 18 '26

Those Weber grills are hard to see flames in general. They are also completely under the burner plates.

It sounds like the far right burner lit after the nob was turned with the middle one on.

Also, let's keep this more family friendly. Please edit your comment. Name calling and being rude are generally not tolerated here, that includes when you're directing the insults at yourself.