Oh pshaw, on Tue 27 Jun 2006 07:55:41p, Edwin Pawlowski meant to say...

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> "Peter A" > wrote in message
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>> The best bet is to weigh the tank after filling and then as you use it.
>> If it's a 20 lb tank you'll know that when it reaches 17-18 lb below the
>> original weight that it is near empty.
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> A spare tank is about $20. Beat any scales.

Agreed. We actually have a couple of extra tanks because we also have a
propane patio heater that uses the same size tank, so there's almost always
extra propane around.

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Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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