What does 1/2 reading on LP Gauge mean
I understand my 28 gal lp tank can only be filled to 80% (22.4 gal). So when I read the guage on the tank and it indicates 1/2 (approximately) does that mean 1/2 of 22.4 or 1/2 of 28? Thanks
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If 75- 80% is full, then when your float gauge shows 3/4, thats full. So. 1/4 on the guage is actually 1/3, 1/2, is 2/3, 3/4, is full.
Your DOT tank capacity is stamped on its welded on plate. Look at it, do the math, know your tank size.
The capacity expressed in gallons on that plate is its total capacity of gallons(or liters) of water, maximum LPG capacity would be 80% of that water capacity.
This is the most misunderstood topic we deal with at our propane dispensing station. Because of the misunderstanding of readings, many, too many think they are low on propane, because they see a 1/4 reading when actually they have 1/3 or more of tank capacity.
Edit, I meant asme tanks instead of dot. Thanks for the correction.
Asme tanks are mounted tanks on vehicles and stationary for other uses. Dot 'bottles' are portable, in most cases do not have level guages.
Permanently mounted tanks that have float level guages that read as full @ 80% are the effort of my post, to help the many inexperienced understand that the levels they read on it are actually thirds of capacity, not quarters.
Max
Your DOT tank capacity is stamped on its welded on plate. Look at it, do the math, know your tank size.
The capacity expressed in gallons on that plate is its total capacity of gallons(or liters) of water, maximum LPG capacity would be 80% of that water capacity.
This is the most misunderstood topic we deal with at our propane dispensing station. Because of the misunderstanding of readings, many, too many think they are low on propane, because they see a 1/4 reading when actually they have 1/3 or more of tank capacity.
Edit, I meant asme tanks instead of dot. Thanks for the correction.
Asme tanks are mounted tanks on vehicles and stationary for other uses. Dot 'bottles' are portable, in most cases do not have level guages.
Permanently mounted tanks that have float level guages that read as full @ 80% are the effort of my post, to help the many inexperienced understand that the levels they read on it are actually thirds of capacity, not quarters.
Max
