Propane gauge

Used to deliver propane and it has to ahve a float to measure propane so not worth it. Use the boiling water down the side method. Very accurate.

I installed two of these in-line with my two 20lb tanks... It always reads in the green with the same reading with the tanks turned on. Then one day it read empty. I switched to the other tank and now it reads in the green all the time.

I don't think I have much faith in this gauge... I was hoping they would start showing lower pressure as they were being used.

I can usually tell in the mornings how much propane is in the bottle by just looking at the sweat line on the tanks...


I try to use the same tank all the time until it goes dry then switch to the full one. Then I can get the empty one filled back up. I use one of those D-RINGS with the spring lever on them hanging on the tank I am always using.


Roy Ken

Float gauges are accurate...how can they not be?

Robsouth. I'm not sure if they are available separately. It's the whole valve assembly that has the float gauge built in. I did a quick search and didn't see a 30lb one either. You might want to look up Worthington and call and ask them. Worthington is the brand I linked in the 20lb version.

On a side note, I spoke to someone that I saw using one on a popup at a campground and he said it was surprisingly accurate and also uses one at home for his BBQ.

Ray

those separate gauges, are sold at Costco and are famous for their inaccuracies.
and the hot water trick will give you an exact amount.
the best these gauges can do, is ballpark it, if they don't act up.

i have one and only use it on my bbq grill's tank.

RandK-M wrote:
I don't know why everyone keeps saying there's no such thing.

There are 20lb tanks with liquid float gauges. Yes, yes, I know temperature effects them, but it still lets you know the approximate level. My big home tank has a gauge on it also and works great.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/20-lb-propane-gas-cylinder-with-gauge/prod4340014.ip

So where can the gauge be bought without buying a whole new tank? Are 30 pound tanks available as well?

I don't know why everyone keeps saying there's no such thing.

There are 20lb tanks with liquid float gauges. Yes, yes, I know temperature effects them, but it still lets you know the approximate level. My big home tank has a gauge on it also and works great.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/20-lb-propane-gas-cylinder-with-gauge/prod4340014.ip

Google the following:
Propane tank float gauge

They do exist, and provide a true reading for propane.
But you have to replace the valve assembly on your tank, and not everyone is comfortable with that.

Inline gauges are worthless.

The in-line gauges work perectly! They tell you if there's gas in the tank. Unless it's empty, then they show empty. Don't expect any warning or tank levels, though. :)

-- Chuck

hmknightnc wrote:
Doesn't exist. Invent one and I'll invest in your company

Seriously. It really doesn't exist. physics and propane properties makes what you want impossible. Just use hot water poured on the tank. The hot to cold temperature linw (by feel) on the tank is the true tank level. Simple, accurate and works everytime.