Grilling with Blue Rhino®

When most folks think about grilling, they tend to focus on what to grill, but there are other things to think about, like your gas grill’s propane tank.   Being a ranch family, full of testosterone, means a whole lot of beef will be eaten, and as much of it grilled as possible. We often alternate wood and propane, depending on the time and how hungry we are.  How many of you have seen the Blue Rhino® on your propane tank?  I’m sure many of you have, because their propane tanks are in gas grills everywhere!

Now how many times have you started grilling and ran out of propane?!   I hate that! Thankfully, Walgreens is right around every corner.  I like Walgreens because you can get a variety of things there and it’s quick and easy to get in and out of.   You’re not having to search for a parking spot, walk across a gigantic store to find things, etc.  Walgreens has propane and grilling accessories and flip flops and ice and well, just about anything!!

You can easily buy, exchange, or return a tank at Walgreens.  It took all of 5 minutes for a woman to come out, open it up and grab me a Blue Rhino® tank.  Oh! Right now, you can get a $3 mail-in rebate!  We all like to save a few bucks here and there so I always take advantage of any type of rebate or coupon possible.

While I only needed a propane tank for my grilling adventure, I did find these awesome plates!

Back to Blue Rhino®…..I wanted to share some grilling/safety tips with you.

• Grill Placement: Strategically place your grill. It should be at least 10 feet from any combustible surfaces. Don’t push it up against your vinyl siding or other materials
• Oil: Coat your grids with cooking oil before lighting. This will help keep food from sticking.
• Lid Placement: In the summer, grill with the lid open for high and the lid closed for lower heat. In the winter, always leave the lid down in an effort to retain as much heat as possible.
• Before lighting grill, always OPEN grill lid.
• Never allow children to operate a grill or play around a grill.
• Use long handled utensils and flame retardant mitts to avoid burns.
• Have a fire extinguisher handy.
• Never store a spare tank beneath a grill.
• Always store tanks upright.
• Never use or store a propane tank indoors.

Blue Rhino® Safety Tips

• Using soapy water, check tank and valve for leaks. Open the valve but leave the appliance off while testing. See the side of your Blue Rhino tank for more info.
•  Never store a spare tank beneath a grill.
• Always store tanks upright
• Never store a tank in temperatures of 125 degrees F or more.
• When transporting, secure tank upright in a well-ventilated area of your vehicle. Drive directly to where it will be used. Do not allow tank to sit in a vehicle unattended.
• Never use or store a propane tank indoors.
• If storing grill indoors, disconnect tank. Move tank to a secure, well-ventilated location outdoors.
• Do not try to repair a damaged tank or tank valve.
• Take a damaged tank to a qualified propane supplier for repairs or disposal.
• Ensure the tank valve handle is in the “Closed” position when the tank is not in use.

Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #WheresYourRhino, Sponsored by Blue Rhino®. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own, as always y’all.