I'm confused about propane.
I understand what propane does. The confusing bit is how the gas stations arrive at the cost of the propane they put in my tanks. This morning the local Esso filled up my 30lb tank and has a gauge ...
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Can't understand why everyone thinks it is 80% of 80%.
80% is factored into the design of the tank. Why would they sell you a 30 lb cylinder if it didn't hold 30 lbs. 30 lbs means 30 lbs. Why does the OPD shut off at 30 lbs of liquid propane on a 30 lb tank and the tank still has propane gas vapor in it. Why does the OPD shut off at 20 lbs on a 20 lb tank and the tank still has propane gas vapor in it. Why does the OPD shut off at 11 lbs on an 11 lb tank etc... etc...
80% is factored into the design of the tank. Why would they sell you a 30 lb cylinder if it didn't hold 30 lbs. 30 lbs means 30 lbs. Why does the OPD shut off at 30 lbs of liquid propane on a 30 lb tank and the tank still has propane gas vapor in it. Why does the OPD shut off at 20 lbs on a 20 lb tank and the tank still has propane gas vapor in it. Why does the OPD shut off at 11 lbs on an 11 lb tank etc... etc...
