โMar-01-2018 07:10 PM
โMar-10-2018 06:27 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
"Not sure I'd like to see what instrumentation you'd want on your Shot gun while skeet shooting."
It's called a front bead.
I just hate being surprised. You should check out the Boy Scouts' motto.
โMar-09-2018 10:40 AM
โMar-09-2018 09:45 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
...That might work as long as the running time is consistent over the days. Suppose you run 2 days, it warms up and you don't run for 2 days, then you have to run 3 days. Or it's warm enough that it only comes on infrequently, then cools down and it runs alot. How are you supposed to get a reliable estimate of how long it will last? Seems to me a way to measure what's in there is much better than a WAG.
โMar-09-2018 09:16 AM
โMar-09-2018 08:51 AM
SaltiDawg wrote:That might work as long as the running time is consistent over the days. Suppose you run 2 days, it warms up and you don't run for 2 days, then you have to run 3 days. Or it's warm enough that it only comes on infrequently, then cools down and it runs alot. How are you supposed to get a reliable estimate of how long it will last? Seems to me a way to measure what's in there is much better than a WAG.Davidlee64 wrote:
I ended up turning off one tank as it had not started drawing from it yet. And as it worked out, the "in use" tank ran out around midnite. I went out and flipped the regulator lever over, and turned the full tank on. I waited til the net morning to change the empty tank. But I did get a good idea of tank life expectancy. I will keep track of the next tank when it runs out. Then I will get a closer idea of how long they last. I can base refilling empties with that info.
After three pages with this thread, the solution is to try to get a handle as to how long it takes to run out and swap bottles before that happens? :S
โMar-09-2018 07:41 AM
Davidlee64 wrote:
I ended up turning off one tank as it had not started drawing from it yet. And as it worked out, the "in use" tank ran out around midnite. I went out and flipped the regulator lever over, and turned the full tank on. I waited til the net morning to change the empty tank. But I did get a good idea of tank life expectancy. I will keep track of the next tank when it runs out. Then I will get a closer idea of how long they last. I can base refilling empties with that info.
โMar-08-2018 09:12 PM
fj12ryder wrote:Harvey51 wrote:With the way my bottles are secured in the compartment, it takes more than a couple of minutes simply to get them loose to weigh. And it's a very short compartment and you'd have to lift around 50 pounds with an extended arm in a very awkward position. Not too handy.
It just takes a couple of minutes to weigh the bottle with a suitcase scale and get an accurate weight for the propane remaining.
Amazon
Which is why I got the Dometic Gas Checker.
โMar-08-2018 09:08 PM
time2roll wrote:Davidlee64 wrote:That will work fine as long as you are willing to risk running out at night.
I have 4 30# cylinders. 2 in my 5th wheel, and 2 full on standby. I have a Marshall MEGR-253 regulator that I replaced a couple of months ago with new. At the moment, I decided to turn one cylinder off. This way I will know when it runs out, and it will be a matter of turning the full tank on, and replacing the empty one with a full one. I am trying to keep track of how long each tank lasts. I started a chart for this purpose. I have thought about putting a scale in each compartment for the tank to sit on, and wire the display to a long wire and mount inside where I can see it. The weight should keep me informed of the tank status.
I think you will get bored with it and just check every morning and replace upon seeing the indicator.
โMar-05-2018 06:00 PM
Harvey51 wrote:With the way my bottles are secured in the compartment, it takes more than a couple of minutes simply to get them loose to weigh. And it's a very short compartment and you'd have to lift around 50 pounds with an extended arm in a very awkward position. Not too handy.
It just takes a couple of minutes to weigh the bottle with a suitcase scale and get an accurate weight for the propane remaining.
Amazon
โMar-05-2018 05:44 PM
Davidlee64 wrote:That will work fine as long as you are willing to risk running out at night.
I have 4 30# cylinders. 2 in my 5th wheel, and 2 full on standby. I have a Marshall MEGR-253 regulator that I replaced a couple of months ago with new. At the moment, I decided to turn one cylinder off. This way I will know when it runs out, and it will be a matter of turning the full tank on, and replacing the empty one with a full one. I am trying to keep track of how long each tank lasts. I started a chart for this purpose. I have thought about putting a scale in each compartment for the tank to sit on, and wire the display to a long wire and mount inside where I can see it. The weight should keep me informed of the tank status.
โMar-05-2018 04:49 PM
Harvey51 wrote:
It just takes a couple of minutes to weigh the bottle with a suitcase scale and get an accurate weight for the propane remaining.
Amazon
โMar-05-2018 12:32 PM
โMar-04-2018 09:57 AM
โMar-04-2018 07:38 AM
RCMAN46 wrote:brulaz wrote:time2roll wrote:
lp-tank-check-gas-level-kit-monitor
:E
Very nifty.
Do you have experience with this?
I have these on three tanks and my experience has not been good.
I have a tank for my home barbeque that has one with a full tank of propane and a new battery in the sensor that indicates the tank is empty.
They seem to only work part of the time.
I would not recommend plus they are a little pricey.
โMar-04-2018 07:33 AM
SoundGuy wrote:I also agree. I do it manually, then I KNOW FOR SURE what my propane status is. Keeping a 3rd cylinder available isn't a bad idea either.Davidlee64 wrote:
The bad thing would be the furnace quitting from lack of propane at 3 am and 35 degrees outside. Anyone have any suggestions?valhalla360 wrote:
Heck of a lot nicer spending 30 seconds switching over at 3am and the furnace is back up and running as opposed to finding out both are empty at 3am and you have to get dressed, pull the tank, drive around town, only to find there is no source in the middle of the night.
Agree. I run my tanks sequentially and just switch over manually when required. The only difficulty was not being able to see the regulator without removing the tank cover so I cut out a small rectangular hole and covered it over with clear plastic. MUCH better than inadvertently running both tanks dry. K.I.S.S. :B