Propane tank gauge

[Bytor]

Does anyone have a good propane tank gauge that they are using? I have an inline gauge that threads into the tank that is not accurate at all. I hate running out of gas.....

 

[udaman]

The most accurate way is to weigh it. A empty 20# tank weigh’s about 17#..

 

[gmc2003]

You could always use a scale. A typical 20lb propane tank will hold about 4.75 gallons of gas if I remember correctly.

Chris

 

[mike243]

I don't do either of those,I keep multiple tanks ,1 runs out I switch to the backup and the empty goes into the truck to get refilled next trip out, my 36" Blackstone loves propane lol, I use 3 -30lb tanks with a 20lb xtra backup for propane duties ,a normal person could survive with 2 tanks I'm sure

 

[thirdeye]

I only use propane for my portable outdoor burner when I'm pressure canning, using my Dutch oven (actually a Camp oven), or for my weed burner. I can't afford to run out when processing a load of meat, so a spare tank is the solution. For years my main tank was a 30 pound one and my reserve tank was a 6 or 7 pound one, but they are so expensive now, I just have 2 of the 20 pound tanks. I don't use the exchange option.... I hit a truck stop for a refill.

 

[BC Buck]

Pressure gauges are a joke for propane. Like they say best bet is use of a scale.

 

[chopsaw]

I keep a full spare , and also have the on my blackstone . Me Genesis has a gauge that's pretty close . Gives an idea of where it's at anyway . It goes by weight .

 

[BuckeyeSteve]

Multiple spares for me.