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Capt_Eddie's avatar
Capt_Eddie
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Feb 07, 2014

What is the best way to check propane amount?

I think this would be the best place to get some ideas on the best, most accurate way to check the amount of propane on a bottle. I have seen, gauges that are used inline, as well as scales that can be used on an out of uses bottle. I have a lot of bottle for different applications and would like to check all of them. Is there a best way.
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  • ChooChooMan74's avatar
    ChooChooMan74
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2014
    X2 on a scale. The empty weight (tare weight) of the bottle is usually stamped on the side.

  • oldmattb's avatar
    oldmattb
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2014
    Most accurate? Have the bottle filled and subtract the difference.

    Maybe second-best way?

    Matt B
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2014
    A scale would be the most accurate as long as you're good at math.

    I can usually tell by lifting the tank whether it is full, 1/2 full or nearly empty. Not very accurate but it's good enough to know when to fill the tanks.

    I tried a couple of in line guages and both of them leaked not at the fittings but from inside the guage.

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