Weber 9800 Hansen Gas-Mate II, for Propane Gas Tanks

Now OPD Tanks
For reference, "old tanks" will refer in this review to Weber "quick connect tanks."

First about the price: I got this at Home Depot for $16.95 because I needed to grill in a hurry. If you do not have an OPD tank for your Weber grill and can see yourself in the future refilling, and you would receive it in time before you run out, then I would recommend getting it on Amazon for the lesser price but can afford shipping time.

If you have an older Weber grill and wanted the tank to be refilled, then you probably understand the frustration that I had to go through to get more propane. Federal Law has mandated that all tanks now be "OPD" certified. Now, on these OPD tanks, which can be detected by the "star" shape of the handle, has a different opening where the hose on your grill needs to be connected as compared to the older model. So when I went to have it refilled, they told me that they could no longer refill my old model. So I bought a Blue Rhino. Then, I...
adapter gets stuck in tanks
Well, the Hansen Gas-Mate II Quick Disconnect Adapter will temporarily solve your BBQ connection issues, but ONLY TEMPORARILY. What will inevitably happen to you will be suffering my fate. Upon emptying your tank, you are going to find someday that you will have this adapter stuck in the threads of the tank. There is no place to grab the adapter with a wrench or pliers to get a good grip on it to turn it.

Save that little plastic inner piece that comes with it as you can get an adjustable wrench around the square outside of that to turn the adapter out for a while, until the day comes when the torque required is too much for the plastic inner piece. I would also recommend greasing up both sets of threads, the ones on the new tank and the ones on the Hansen Gas-Mate II adapter. AND DON'T OVERTIGHTEN IT putting it into your new full tank.

This adapter is another bad design by Weber. This adapter should come with either a strong metal inner piece that helps...
Quick as a Wink!!
Using this procuct makes changing propane tanks a really quick procedure. Just remember to pull the outer ring back before installing the male part. Additional items need to be offered if you are not just ordering an extra one for your Weber grill. 1) An adapter for the propane retailer to fill your tank. 2) The male portion of this quick connect adapter so that other propane appliances can be attached to your tank. It doesn't look like it is included as offered. The quick connect adapter by itself won't do you any good.
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