โJan-08-2016 01:54 PM
โJan-09-2016 05:33 PM
Louseman wrote:
Here is a great webpage that explains the components of an RV mounted
propane tank:
RV Tank Innards
Seeing what is inside, can help you to determine what you are seeing
outside, and how to judge the gauges.
โJan-09-2016 02:46 PM
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.
โJan-09-2016 01:13 PM
โJan-09-2016 12:29 PM
โJan-09-2016 12:18 PM
โJan-09-2016 11:19 AM
โJan-09-2016 04:08 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:SDcampowneroperator wrote:
If 75- 80% is full, then when your float gauge shows 3/4, thats full. So. 1/4 on the guage is actually 1/3, 1/2, is 2/3, 3/4, is full.
Your DOT tank capacity is stamped on its welded on plate. Look at it, do the math, know your tank size. .
First time for me to learn that propane distribution is regulated by Department of Transportation.
When I believe there is lot of variations in propane tanks, those that I use for decades on forklifts and residential are marked F-1/2-1/4-E
Would what you are saying apply to them, they would never show "F" when in fact they do each time I fill them up.
Forklift tanks and residential are still exempt and they don't have float fill valves.
โJan-08-2016 11:17 PM
SDcampowneroperator wrote:
If 75- 80% is full, then when your float gauge shows 3/4, thats full. So. 1/4 on the guage is actually 1/3, 1/2, is 2/3, 3/4, is full.
Your DOT tank capacity is stamped on its welded on plate. Look at it, do the math, know your tank size. .
โJan-08-2016 09:33 PM
IAMICHABOD wrote:
As explained to me by my propane guy,it is 1/2 of the 80%,regardless of size.
โJan-08-2016 07:27 PM
โJan-08-2016 05:32 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:
For me running out of propane is easy to figure out.
IT ALWAYS happen Saturday night.
โJan-08-2016 03:27 PM
โJan-08-2016 03:20 PM
DrewE wrote:
It depends somewhat on the gauge and the shape and mounting of the tank (for a float gauge). I don't think most of the ones on horizontal tanks are calibrated much to the changing geometry of the tank, for instance, so the middle quarters are bigger than the top and bottom quarters. I also think mine shows circa 80% after filling (so it's percent of water capacity), but I am not completely sure of that.
To me, 50% means I don't have to start thinking about buying propane yet.
โJan-08-2016 03:13 PM