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StephenH
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Topic: Propane Tank Level Posted: 05 May 2017 at 9:42pm |
Next time I get down to our Costco, I'll look at them. I'll post a follow-up when I see the actual tank with gauge. That is, if our Costco has them.
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StephenH
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pkadala
Newbie Joined: 17 Feb 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 05 May 2017 at 6:58pm |
Have to agree with prior response. Tried some cheaper solutions but the Costco tank with gauge is the best way to go.
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StephenH
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Posted: 02 May 2017 at 8:24pm |
The pictures I saw indicate that it is the same type of gauge that is on the tanks I bought. I think they are useful as an indicator, but accurate? Not really. The gauge bottoms out in the red while there is still propane up near where the tank's bottom curved section meets the vertical side wall. The tanks I have do have a float inside also. They are not the type that works off of the gas pressure. I have one of those on my grill at home. It is also useful as a general indicator. The float in the tank is better, but nowhere near the accuracy of the one that was on the horizontal tank that was in the motor home my parents used to have.
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StephenH
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JandL
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 11:58am |
The gauge on the tank from Costco is a float type and I have found it very accurate
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JandL
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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 11:53am |
I vote for Stephen's hot water method. It's elegantly simple and is effectively free. I'm going to try it one morning at home when we have a nice cold desert dawn.
My solution is to carry a spare propane tank in the back of my truck. When one runs out I'll have plenty in the other to last until I can get a refill. |
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StephenH
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Posted: 02 May 2017 at 11:06am |
The problem with a scale is the need to remove the tank from the holder in order to weigh it. That is why I use hot water. The tank does not need to be disconnected and removed from the mount in order to use the hot water method.
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StephenH
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Oharley
Newbie Joined: 09 May 2016 Location: Kentucky Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 10:34am |
The more accurate way is to weigh the tank. There are handheld scales that are made specific for that purpose. Check amazon and eBay for price and availability.
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 9:53am |
Use the same sensor. On the remote the indicator lights show full as it should. The tank is full The app reading inches I am not sure it is correct. Shows about 8" depth. I thought it should be higher. I will find out before too long. As long as it read the low depth accurate I will be happy. Let me know how yours works out. |
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StephenH
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Posted: 02 May 2017 at 9:43am |
Just remember that those built-in gauges will give you a general idea of the propane level, but the marks do not indicate full or empty. When it hits the red, it just means the tank is low. It might still have enough gas to last a few days if all that is being run is the refrigerator and stove. In Winter, the gas use will be more and that is where an accurate level would be better. I have used the hot water method as it does not require me to go out and purchase anything additional to what I already have on hand. |
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StephenH
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rkreeves
Newbie Joined: 23 Apr 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 01 May 2017 at 10:28pm |
Just purchased at my local Costco 20# tank with built-in gauge. $ 24.99.
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