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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Kayteg1 wrote:
I don't see how the Innard page helps in this topic.
Gauge calibration is just that >>> calibration. You can scale it any way you want.
I have not seen a gauge that would show 80% on tank filled up to capacity. If such thing exist, it was design by idiot.
No offence.
Sorry Keyteg, I have had three coaches with ASME horizontal tanks. On each the gauge ON THE TANK showed/shows 3/4 (approx) when the tank is full and liquid propane is coming out the tank full vent. The idiot lights IN the coach read Full at that point. I have little faith in the on board lights so as soon as it shows less than full I duck outside to verify with the direct read gauge on the tank.
Most other coaches I have looked at seem to have the same set up.
Must be that all the people involved in designing these systems are idiots if you are correct.
