Filling large propane tank on the road
A bit colder here in the south than I was expecting and using significant amount of propane. I have built in 24 gal tank and wanted to ask how everyone finds local sources for propane fill ups. Any ex...
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And FWIW - the rate of propane usage is not linear due to the shape of the tank, assuming your tank is primarily round and is laying on its round side like most fixed tanks are mounted. Some portable tanks are filled standing up, but are installed laying on their round side.
The lack of linearity is due to the circumference of the tank. For example, the gauge will move slower the closer the liquid fill level is to the center of the tank. As the liquid level falls from “full” to closer to centers, the gauge moves faster than it does going thru the center liquid fill level of the tank. And as the liquid level starts falling below the center of the tank, the rate of gauge change starts increasing again.
The lack of linearity is due to the circumference of the tank. For example, the gauge will move slower the closer the liquid fill level is to the center of the tank. As the liquid level falls from “full” to closer to centers, the gauge moves faster than it does going thru the center liquid fill level of the tank. And as the liquid level starts falling below the center of the tank, the rate of gauge change starts increasing again.
