How Much Propane in Tank - Easy Test to Check Propane Level
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2013
- If you want to know how much propane is in your tank and you don't have a scale on your grill, get about a quart of hot water from the tap and run it down one side of your tank. Run your hand down the tank to check the propane level. The propane will absorb the heat and you will feel the level of the propane in the tank.
If you have a 30,000 btu grill, a tank will last 8 to 10 hours.
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Thanks for getting straight to the point, not trying to be funny, and not saying "basically" every other word. Nice intro, good content and presentation.
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No time consuming fluff prior to getting to the point??!! Spot on sir!
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Awesome tip! Even had Hank Hill to show us.
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Dang! It actually works. You saved my cookout tomorrow because I was almost out but thought I still had a few cooks in it left. Great tip. Thank you!
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Yes same boat here. Will do this tomorrow.
YOU are the ONLY DOPE in the WORLD who doesn’t have a full BACKUP tank! Congratulations, Jethro!!!
I work at a BBQ grill store where we refill propane bottles. For the record, I am licensed to do so (took and passed a state mandated class/exam to earn the license... and no, it was not a "rubber stamp" deal). The bottle in this video is referred to as a "20# bottle," meaning that it carries a max of 20 lb of propane. But the steel in the bottle has weight, too, which is referred to as "Tare Weight" (TW). Typically nowadays, that TW is 16.6 lbs; some are 17 lbs. So, a full bottle of propane is going to weigh right at 37 lbs on your bathroom scale. You simply count down from there to find out how much propane is left. (Do this outside, of course!) Regarding gauges, I have yet to see any gauge that is anywhere near accurate. A lot of the newer bottles have basic color coded gauges on them already - green/yellow/red - and customers bring them in because their gauge reads in the lower yellow part, supposedly indicating they are close to be out of propane. However, when we put their bottle on our scale (a licensed, agricultural scale, btw), 9 times out of 9 we get readings that show there is anywhere from 4-8 lbs of propane left... meaning that it's 1/4 to 1/3 full. Which means there is still a lot of cooking left in it! One last comment: be mindful that the "propane exchange" places sell you ONLY 15 lbs of propane, and it says so right at the bottom of that big blue label. Problem is, that's a 20 lb bottle. Bottom-line, you are giving up 5 lbs of propane simply for the convenience of exchanging bottles. So, it pays to find a propane station to refill your bottle to the full 20 lbs. I'm not trying to market anything, just educate. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us at Jeff's Backyard in San Antonio, TX. facebook.com/Jeffs-Backyard-188346257945487/ www.jeffsbackyardstore.com/
Interesting. Reviews below say Blue Rhino doesn't want to refill a 20lb bottle with more than 15lbs propane
www.amazon.com/Grill-Gauge-GG-1100-Original/dp/B0012GTU3O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468667496&sr=8-3&keywords=Propane+Tank+Gauge#customerReviews
+Royale with cheese Thanks for the feedback. I looked for that comment you mentioned but couldn't find it. Regardless, I am very suspect of its inherent message. If in fact Blue Rhino officially says that, then they are simply pulling the wool over people's eyes. It's a made-up excuse to hide the real reason: they fill the 20# bottle with only 15# of propane because they can. Consumers are simply paying for the convenience of switching out bottles, not knowing the details of the deal. Now, if convenience is more important than value, then sure. Go ahead. Use their service. But to suggest that it's unsafe or inappropriate to fill it to 20# is patently wrong. In fact, It's a lie.
I sell propane and propane accessories.
Thank you :-)
We fill them at 40lbs bc of the 3.5 lb hose that's connected to it .that's how everyone gets robbed filling at the 36-37 lb mark you filler guys should know from your training
Quick, simple, to the point. 👏🏼 Bravo!
THIS WORKED!!!
We weighed the tank (with some propane in it already) and subtracted the actual weight of the empty tank container first.. so we could tell that it was more than half full... then we tried THIS, and we were very happy to see that this is simple and works very well, and is accurate!
THANK YOU for sharing this simple idea!
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Thanks SO much! I'm getting prepped for the coming tropical storm and you saved me a bottle fee!
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Thanks a lot! I'm only 19 but I'm the man of the house and it's vital that I know home improvement tips like this. This one was really great!
Mycah Milton Hi, glad it was helpful.
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good luck and best wishes in your responsibilities
So how's it going for you now?
Omg...awesome!!! I always wondered and now I know!! You are wonderful! Plus, it helps keep the dusty tank cleaned off, too. Thanks so very much!!!😊😊
2 tanks, run one dry then swap to the full one. Refill the empty. But thanks for the tip.👍🏼
Now THAT'S something I wish I knew years ago. Thanks for posting.
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This is how to make an effective, useful and to-the-point video. Excellent!
And this method is better than trusting the built-in tank scale on some grilles, as they are notoriously inaccurate.
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Thanks for posting this! It really takes the guesswork out of it.
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Thanks! Always wondered how to find this out. Thanks, again!.
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Thanks for the tip!
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great job... one came on after this, and the time was almost 6 minutes for the same thing, just alot of filler..i wanted to shame him, but ill praise you unstead...
thanks alot
Thanks
Thanks for the Tip, It Was Very Helpful and Will Go Well With The Future Shows!
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Sweet, I like this tip 👍
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You rock Hank!!! Will try this suggestion. Thank you!!!
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Nice easy trick. It just worked for me. Thanks
Another option is to get yourself a second tank. That way you're always prepared for an emergency.
Or a bathroom scale with a digital readout. A luggage scale works fine too.
Thanks for that! Super handy for a wife trying to cook dinner on my husband's grills.
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Very nice! I really should have paid more attention in physics class.
I am glad i found this video. Perfectly informative
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This was extremely helpful! Thanks!
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great tip and thanks for the thorough explanation. Worked like a charm today,
Dave Gottesman Hi, glad it was helpful.
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Thanks Hank, just the tip I was looking for.
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Every time he said propane I was watching Hank again.
You could also weigh it on a bathroom scale and subtract the tank weight which should be printed on it.
Excellent Tip, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for the tip. It will come in handy. As I have no way of measuring.
+curlysunflowers Let me know how it works for you.
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Fabulous tip! Thank you.
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Thank you, Hank Hill! Very helpful!
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Hey nice tip. I sometimes just grab the tank off it and swish it around to feel if there is a litre or two of fluid compressed propane in there!
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Great
Great tutorial buddy , thanks :).
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Hi,
Just disconnect the tank from the grill and pour hot water down the side. You should get a good idea of how much propane is left in the tank. Then the key is knowing how many btu's your grill uses. The average 3 burner grill uses about 30,000 btu's. That gives you about 9 hours of cooking time with a full tank.
This worked for me until today. It had been a while since we refilled the tank so using the hot water test, it seemed as though it was near empty as the whole tank felt warm after I poured hot water down its side. After getting the refill, I tried the hot water test again (wondering how high the hardware store filled it) but the tank still felt warm, bottom to top.
Great trick. Thanks!
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thanks, great idea, simple, can use in the field on my RV
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Thanks, I’m going to use that
My digital bathroom scale works great. Also, I have 2 extra tanks on hand. Found all my tanks in the trash and exchanged them for new.
wonderful trick - thank you!
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My Lord, I have been nervous that I would get the park and not have enough. Thanks for the easy peasey tutorial
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I have done this and it works!
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That is a proper tip mate thx.
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Brilliant! Thank you very much
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awesome video short and sweet. 👍👍
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Incredible video
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Brilliant! Thank you!!
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What do you do when you're using an indoor gas heater?
Thanks Hank Hill!
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You can also easily check the liquid levels using a thermal imaging camera. The downside: thermal cameras are pretty expensive.
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I use a gauge, but nice trick.
Awsome works great
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Fast and to the point thanks for quick video, and for those ppl who rated finger dow GFUS
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Brillliant!
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great video!
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I have a question what does it mean using too much propane may result to gas pooling and will not burn?
Thanks for this! Was about to switch out both tanks
Glad I could help
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Awesome!!!
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Thank you sure that was brilliant
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wow!! Thanks for this tip!!!
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Thanks for making a short and sweet accurate video. So many people buy the stupid pressure gauge that basically tells nothing but the ambient temperature or that the tank is empty. If there is any liquid in the tank, the pressure will read according to the ambient temperature and nothing else.
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Thank you
So simple
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Hell yeah. Hank Hill🤯
Ha,
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Thank you😊
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Thank you!
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Damn that's super clever.
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My boi out here sounding like hank hill 💯
Do you need to open it up or anything or just go in the yard and pour water on it?
Have you seen Middle Age Man on SNL. Pretty much like this. 😅
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You just saved me a trip to Home Depot!
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Thanks... and could you tell us where the 'full tank' level should be?
Hi, tanks are filled to about 80 percent when full.
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Bravo!
William Arenas Thanks!
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I can tell just by the weight. Done it for years
Should definitely have two tanks , then just cook till it runs out and switch
Cool
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Boom! lol, Thanks for the tip!! ^^
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thank you! ^^
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After you pour water over it is it safe to use for grilling ?
Yes, it doesn't affect the tank.
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Can you just use the warmth of your hands to tell?
good 2 know!
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Learned this trick from my boy Alton Brown on Good Eats
Loved that show.
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Or buy a propane tank from Costco that has a gauge on top for $40. They use to be $30 but Costco just raised their price on it.
Is this the real life Hank Hill?
He said, run it down the side of the grill
Hank Hill lol
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Is it safe to test?
Huy Tran Hi, yes, just warm water on the outside of the tank. You can also get a magnetic gauge that sticks to the outside ofthe tank at the hardware store.
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I've always had great success simply lifting the bottle up and feeling the weight and swirling it around to get a feel for the propane level. No need to make it this complicated.
Very helpful. Jaques Charles impressed and disappointed at the same time. :)
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I get a lot more than 8 hrs from my tank, more like 16 would be my guess.
Hi, yes it varies with the BTU's of your grill and the temp you cook at.
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