2007-05-05 04:11:12 · 11 answers · asked by saraleesmile04 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Like the first guy said get a scale and weigh your tank. If it's a standard tank then when full it should weigh 40 lbs. when empty 20 lbs. 30 lbs. is half full.
Edit. If you need it filled and don't know were to get it refilled don't exchange the tank at those Blue Rhino or something like that places unless that's your only option. If you have a local Ace Hardware store they will fill the 20lbs tank for $11, the exchange things are double that price around $25.
2007-05-05 04:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Weigh it. Some grills have a spring loaded platform that holds the tank. On the platform is an indicator that will will point to a tape with the levels marked. Good luck.
2007-05-05 11:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many good answers but if you are going to weigh it you will want to look for the tare weight of the tank, there will be numbers and letters on the protection ring.You will be looking for the T.W. number this will be the weight of the tank when it is empty,it may be more or less than 20 lbs. depending on who manufactured it.Weigh the tank and then subtract the tare weight this will give you the weight of the gas inside.Propane weighs 4.24 pound per gallon so divide the remaining weight by 4.24 and you will have the gallons inside.A 20 pound tank holds 4.7 gallons,divide gallons in tank by 4.7 this will give you the % of gas left.When having a 20 pound tank filled they usually fill by weight and not gallons so if the tank is half full it will cost the same to fill it as it would cost to fill an empty one.
2007-05-06 01:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by scott_kel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally, would just exchange the tank at a gas station or grocery store that has an exchange program. The new tanks i've seen, have a temperature sensitive sticker on them that shows you exactly how much is left in the tank by sight. Goodbye guesswork.
2007-05-05 11:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by Number6 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Much easier way. Go to an RV or camping supply store and by a stick on propane temp sensitive tape. Tape it on the side, and the temp of the propane will cause it to change color like a mood ring. easiest way.
2007-05-05 21:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by adirolffun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a bathroom scale. Measure it full, & go from there. Better yet, buy a cheap/used one & leave it under the tank. Fast, easy & cheap!
2007-05-05 11:15:10 · answer #6 · answered by me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was a long time ago when I seen this & dunno if I am remembering correctly--- place the tank in a pan of cold water--the propane will get cold & develope condensation on the outside of the tank & you will see a straight line of condensation around the tank where the propane ends
2007-05-05 11:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by cheezy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont you just hate that i guess just bt lifting it. i know someone should put gauges on them it would benifit us all very good question
2007-05-05 11:17:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mike's got a good answer
2007-05-05 12:45:59 · answer #9 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if u find out let me know
2007-05-05 11:18:30 · answer #10 · answered by kibebrau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋