External Propane Connection for Blackstone Grill

AnOldUR

We'll be picking up a 2020 T@B 320 S next week and would like to have some accessories ready ahead of time. What I can't find here or elsewhere online is if the 2020 320S has an external propane connection for my Blackstone grill. I think the CS model does, but not sure about the S. Can someone let me know if it does or do I need to put a "Y" splitter at the tank? Thanks.

Sharon_is_SAM

The quick connect propane port was part of the 2021 models.

AnOldUR

Sharon_is_SAM said:

The quick connect propane port was part of the 2021 models.

In an unrelated post I found someone saying that about the 2020 S model also, but can’t confirm it.

Verna

@AnOldUR, the quick disconnect is on the 2021 T@B 320, not the 2020, just as @Sharon_is_SAM stated.

ChrisFix

And be aware that the quick connect gas line is already pressure regulated, so it is 'low pressure'...If the grill you want to use has a built in regulator, you'll want to remove and convert it to a quick connect fitting, or you'll not have enough gas pressure for the grill to operate correctly.

AnOldUR

ChrisFix said:

And be aware that the quick connect gas line is already pressure regulated, so it is 'low pressure'...

Previous owner did a few mods, but I won't know for sure if it has a propane connection until after taking possession. Thinking I'll end up putting a "Y" connector after the nuCamp regulator and adding a disconnect. I'll then use a non-regulated line feeding the Blackstone grill.

ScottG

If you put a Y connector after the nuCamp regulator wouldn't that be a regulated line?

I use a splitter at the tank to feed unregulated propane to my Weber Q. After a few years of this I noticed the flame wasn't getting very high. Upon disassembling of the Q's regulator I found it full of an oily brown liquid.

Some sources suggest this substance originates from the tank, but others say it leaches from some types of flexible hoses when used with an unregulated propane source. Just something to be aware of depending on how you decide to fuel your Blackstone. 

AnOldUR

ScottG said:

If you put a Y connector after the nuCamp regulator wouldn't that be a regulated line?

I purchased a gas line from Amazon that came with the fitting to attach to my Blackstone grill with no regulator in-line. That connector will also fit many other propane devices.

ScottG

Ahhh, now I get it. You are using a regulated propane source, but you are using the T@B's regulator, not the original Blackstone regulator. Sounds like a good set up!

AnOldUR

Tried to cover all the bases. The hose and elbow adapter above for connecting to a regulated source. A regulated tank connection with a quick disconnect to use with any unregulated tank. These are in addition to the regulated adapter for small tanks that came with the Blackstone griddle. I also picked up an adapter allowing me to connect the trailers gas line to a small tank as an emergency measure if the big tank runs out.

ScottG

Where and how did you attach the new connector downstream from the T@B's regulator? I'd consider doing something like this for my Weber Q to help combat the oil leaching I described above. As of now I'm relying on a Mr Heater filter on the Q's regulator.

AnOldUR

ScottG said:

Where and how did you attach the new connector downstream from the T@B's regulator?

The previous owner had done a lot of mods, so we had hoped that our 2020 T@B 320S had an external port. We just brought it home and the cold plus snow have kept me from doing much. There is a three way splitter after the regulator. Assuming they go to the Alde, stove and fridge. I’m wondering if the Boondocks have a different manifold with an additional port or if I’ll need to replace this one?

ScottG

Thanks, AnOldUR. That might be a mod added by the previous owner. My 2015 certainly doesn't have that--not sure if it was something added in later models but I don't think so. Looks like a good solution, though.

The hose from my regulator runs to an iron pipe under the T@B from which flexible lines to the stove, fridge, and Alde branch off. I wonder if I could incorporate such a splitter to also feed my Q.

Those of you with new (2021?) models having the auxiliary propane port, can you describe how and where it is connected into the system?