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Tips from a pro to keep propane grills from flaring up

Minnesota-based CHS Inc propane expert Bryan Wendt advises that while propane is a "very safe" fuel, users must mitigate risks because "there are three primary ways that people get hurt with a grill."
Failing to ignite a grill and closing the lid creates dangerous gas accumulation. "You can't get it started, so you close the lid, and then after a bit you crack it open and all of a sudden — boom! There's a flash fire in your face," Wendt said.
Transporting either a 20-pound propane tank or a 1-pound portable cylinder requires ensuring it remains upright and secured in a vehicle's trunk or truck bed, never in occupied spaces where liquid may leak.
Homeowners must store propane tanks outside in shaded areas, never inside garages or unfinished basements. "Keeping the fuel out of a structure is your number one protection against that, and it is mandated by code that you don't have cylinders inside of a structure," Wendt said.
After grilling, users should clean equipment and ensure all gas valves are turned completely off. If a grill flame extinguishes, Wendt recommends waiting several minutes to allow gas to disperse before attempting to reignite, preventing flare-ups.

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Tips from a pro to keep propane grills from flaring up

As people head outdoors with their portable grills, there is one thing to keep in mind: safety. The same is true for those who use propane barbecue grills at home or at the cabin. According to propane expert Bryan Wendt, propane, operations and safety manager at Minnesota-based CHS Inc, a global agribusiness and farmer-owned cooperative, propane is a “very safe” fuel, but steps should still be taken to mitigate risk. “There are three primary way…

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