On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:09:43 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

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>"CC" > wrote in message
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>> The easiest way to check the fuel level in propane tanks
>> is to boil water in a pan or kettle then pour the hot water
>> down the side of the tank. When you slide your hand down
>> the tank where you poured the water, the temperature will go from hot to
>> cold,
>> Where it has turned cold is the level of gas in the tank. In the winter,
>> the gas coming from the tank will cause a frost
>> line around the side of the tank. This will also indicate fuel level.
>> CC
>
>Mental masturbation.
>
>Just buy a spare tank. If the tank is low are you going to starve? Cook
>Inside, Get out the charcoal? What?
>
>Obviously you don't live in earthquake country.
>
>I keep 2 spare tanks.
>
>When I hook up the last one off I go to have the empty 2 filled or
>exchanged.

Or hurricane country or any place susceptible to power outages longer
that and hour.