Wish I knew the answer, but we have one which attaches directly to the burner. Only replied to tell you how fantastic it is to have one. Deep fried turkey is the bomb! Is it possible to bring the hose and the burner to a plumbing supplier to see if they can figure it out? Hope you can work things out.

Deep frying a turkey makes for a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have been deep frying since 2001, and even then it was unusual to do here in NJ. When I built a BBQ island I installed a large side burner suitable for a turkey fryer, and the island is ceramic tile so minimal fire risk. I see some of these things they sell at various big box stores and am amazed that people will use these dangerous looking contraptions. If you are going to fry a turkey make sure the vat holding the oil is as stable as can be. It is worth it to spend the extra $30 - $60 and get the better qaulity unit. The OP asked about what else to use it for and these would include Crab fest, lobster boil, or a heck of a lot of corn on the cobb. We also will fry an oven stuffer chicken sometimes. There are some huge upsides to frying the turkey, not the least of which is that they come out delicious. Guests kindly ask for leftovers, and there are some so many marinade, brine, and injection variations that you can get very creative. Additional upsides include freeing up oven space so we could use one oven for warming while baking in the second. This year I tried smoking a turkey in addition to the fryer and it too came out wonderful. We had a vigerous discussion on which people liked better (I think I liked the smoked better myself). And we have never had a leftover dinner as anticipated as the friday after this year. Everyone came back for a second meal this year even though we skipped the fine china.

Of course we have one, we bought it at that on-line auction Elery has such a good time with. It cost $10. It makes a darned good turkey. I've never had deep fried turkey, so I can't say whether it tastes the same or not, but it makes a good turkey. Elery says it's "a lot like" fried turkey, if that helps. Annie

"Having experimented with both, I've found the air fryer to be a game-changer. It offers that crispy finish with significantly less oil, making dishes a tad healthier. Plus, the cleanup is so much easier!" "While nothing can truly replicate the taste of deep-fried goodness, I've been pleasantly surprised by the results from my air fryer. It's a great balance between taste and health. Remember to preheat it for even better results!" "It really boils down to personal preference. Deep fryers give you that authentic, indulgent taste. But if you're looking for a healthier twist without compromising too much on the crunch, the air fryer is the way to go. I've made some delightful dishes with mine!"