I was cooking some pork chops and my 1lb propane tank went out, so I left the knob open and connected a 1 gallon propane tank Worthington 281149 1-Gallon Steel Propane Cylinder With Type 1 With Overflow Prevention Device Valve , when I opened the valve the gas didn't go thru, so I found out that It was my mistake, luckily I had a spare 1lb green propane bottle and I was able to finish cooking - at the end, I re-connected the Coleman regulator hose and my 1 gallon tank and it worked, so it had something to do with how I opened the hose/valve that it locked it self, it's a built in safety valve.
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*** Update April 22/2018 ***
Can I give it more stars?
- I love this griddle is just perfect!
Today I did chicken, veggies and shrimp (Fajita Style!), it was very windy today so I had to put some aluminum foil around the griddle, other than that it worked great!
Today I cooked for us three, my wife and my daughter so the griddle was enough, but I'm seriously thinking about getting the 36", so I can get more food ready at the same time instead of just waiting. but I'll need to wait until the 36" is on special.
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This griddle is Superb!
- The first day I got it, I seasoned it for about 3 hrs, applied oil and burned it 4 times until I got an even black coating then I put it away, the next day I did another coat of oil and by the afternoon it was ready, first thing I cooked was Carne Asada, Sausage and onions, I was at a park and it was a bit windy so I had to put aluminum trays on the aidr od the griddle to cover the wind.
- The next time I cooked some shrimp with veggies and potatoes, (first the potatoes then veggies and shrimp) when everything was mixed I cooked a steak and some hotlinks, it took me a little bit of time but everything was in the same griddle and was cooked in phases. I have no complaints, but only when it gets windy it will take a bit of time to get enough heat.
- My brothers in law own large griddles and both have work in the restaurant business as chefs and they both said this was a good purchased and they really liked my new griddle.
I can't wait to cook on this baby again! - I have it hooked up with a 1 gallon propane tank with an extension hose, I haven't use it with the 16oz canisters just yet, as my Worthington 281149 1-Gallon Steel Propane Cylinder With Type 1 With Overflow Prevention Device Valve is pretty small and I can carry it anywhere.
Get yourself the carrying bag and also another bag where you can have your seasonings, cutting board and utensils, you'll love having this griddle around.
- The reason I didn't get the bigger ones like the 22", 28" or 36" it's because I live in an apartment and I can feed my family of 5 with this griddle, If I need a bigger griddle when camping my brother's in law can bring their 8 burner griddle. This 17" is perfect for camping, day at the beach or at the park.
Highly recommended, good quality!
*** Update Sept 05/2017 *** I cooked pretty much three times a week with this griddle outside in my backyard and I'm not regretting my purchase, the only thing that I noticed is that when it gets a bit windy it not evenly hot, only one side, which is sometimes good and sometimes bad.
- I cooked carne asada, alpastor tacos, chicken/beef/shrimp kabobs, breakfast and I have no other complaints, it's easy to clean, just add water/oil and the griddle will be good to go for the next session.