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

CC wrote:

> 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

Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge on
the grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know
damned good and well is empty to compare.

Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn
an indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier I
use only charges for what's actually dispensed.

I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is
in use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog food
and various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes
no real hardship.

With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
boiling any water to check my propane level.

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
> CC wrote:
>
>> 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
>
> Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge on the
> grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know damned
> good and well is empty to compare.
>
> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn an
> indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier I use
> only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>
> I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is in
> use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog food and
> various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes no real
> hardship.
>
> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
> boiling any water to check my propane level.

It's still a good tip if one does not have a gauge to measure gas.

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
> CC wrote:
>
>> 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
>
> Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge
> on the grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you
> know damned good and well is empty to compare.
>
> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to
> turn an indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane
> supplier I use only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>
> I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one
> is in use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog
> food and various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this
> constitutes no real hardship.
>
> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
> boiling any water to check my propane level.

Most people don't have 4 propane tanks sitting around, and I'm sure
many others
don't have an extra tank. Driving 10 miles or so the where ever to
fill a half
full tank doesn't make much since to me, In some area's (where I
live,) when you fill a 20#
bottle, you pay for 20#'s whether it takes that amount or not,
Now, lets see, how much energy or heat is really produced by boiling a
kettle or pan of water
to make sure the above doesn't happen,
To each their own,
CC

On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:19:54 GMT, "pussywillow"
> wrote:

>
>"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
>> CC wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>
>> Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge on the
>> grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know damned
>> good and well is empty to compare.
>>
>> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn an
>> indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier I use
>> only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>>
>> I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is in
>> use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog food and
>> various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes no real
>> hardship.
>>
>> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
>> boiling any water to check my propane level.
>
>It's still a good tip if one does not have a gauge to measure gas.
>

A gauge on a propane tank is basically a useless gadget. Propane is
stored in the tank as a liquid but for most purposes, like a backyard
grill, it is drawn off as a gas (vapor). The gauge will read full
until all the liquid has vaporized and then it will drop like a rock
as the propane vapor is used.

Ross.

CC wrote:
>
> 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,

BOOM ! ! ! :-)

> 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

If you just want to know whether it's got enough
stuff for a BBQ, just pick it up and shake it.

CC wrote:
>
> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> CC wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>
>>
>> Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge on
>> the grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know
>> damned good and well is empty to compare.
>>
>> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn
>> an indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier
>> I use only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>>
>> I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is
>> in use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog food
>> and various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes
>> no real hardship.
>>
>> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
>> boiling any water to check my propane level.
>
>
> Most people don't have 4 propane tanks sitting around, and I'm sure many
> others
> don't have an extra tank. Driving 10 miles or so the where ever to fill
> a half
> full tank doesn't make much since to me, In some area's (where I live,)
> when you fill a 20#
> bottle, you pay for 20#'s whether it takes that amount or not,
> Now, lets see, how much energy or heat is really produced by boiling a
> kettle or pan of water
> to make sure the above doesn't happen,
> To each their own,

When the outdoor temperature approaches 100 and the so-called heat index
is well above, turning on a single burner, whether to boil water to test
the fill level of a gas tank or to cook a pot of pasta is pretty much
out of the question, especially when the A/C is already running non-stop
to maintain 78 degrees indoors. Hot foods are cooked outdoors, the rest
is salads and fresh fruits.

Utilizing energy-sucking tests to determine the fill level of a single
tank is a false economy. Suck it up and buy a spare.

CC wrote:
> 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

I have seen liquid crystal stickers (that change color with
temperature)sold for that purpose. Also you could check it with a
non-contact thermometer which are now really inexpensive and handy to
have around for lots of similar purposes.

>
>>It's still a good tip if one does not have a gauge to measure gas.
>>
>
> A gauge on a propane tank is basically a useless gadget. Propane is
> stored in the tank as a liquid but for most purposes, like a backyard
> grill, it is drawn off as a gas (vapor). The gauge will read full
> until all the liquid has vaporized and then it will drop like a rock
> as the propane vapor is used.
>
> Ross.

The bottle mount on my grill has a spring loaded gauge that works off the
weight of the bottle. Its accurate enough to let me know when to have the
spare bottle standing by.

Jon

"CC" > wrote in message
...
> 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
>

Actually, the easiest and most accurate way is to weigh the tank. Bathroom
scales will do nicely.
The typical 20# tank weighs about 18# empty, and of course, 38# full.
Some tanks will differ on the empty weight, so to be sure, just look for the
Tare Weight (TW) stamped into the valve guard (or carrying handle).

Dave

"CC" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
>> CC wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>
>> Nice intellectual exercise. Or you can look at the pressure gauge on the
>> grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know damned
>> good and well is empty to compare.
>>
>> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn an
>> indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier I use
>> only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>>
>> I own 4 tanks. Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is in
>> use, two are full, one is bone dry. Given that I purchase dog food and
>> various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes no
>> real hardship.
>>
>> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
>> boiling any water to check my propane level.
>
> Most people don't have 4 propane tanks sitting around, and I'm sure many
> others
> don't have an extra tank. Driving 10 miles or so the where ever to fill a
> half
> full tank doesn't make much since to me, In some area's (where I live,)
> when you fill a 20#
> bottle, you pay for 20#'s whether it takes that amount or not,
> Now, lets see, how much energy or heat is really produced by boiling a
> kettle or pan of water
> to make sure the above doesn't happen,
> To each their own,
> CC
>
>

or, you can just set the tank in a sunny area for 20 min or so ... no need
to boil water.

Mark Thorson wrote:


> If you just want to know whether it's got enough
> stuff for a BBQ, just pick it up and shake it.

Eggzactly.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

CC wrote:
>
> Most people don't have 4 propane tanks sitting around, and I'm sure
> many others
> don't have an extra tank. Driving 10 miles or so the where ever to
> fill a half
> full tank doesn't make much since to me, In some area's (where I
> live,) when you fill a 20#
> bottle, you pay for 20#'s whether it takes that amount or not,

I would suggest you stick to those suppliers that only charge you for
the propane required to fill up the tank because you are being 'ripped
off', IMHO. And surely, charging you for something they didn't actually
sell you is borderline 'illegal'? Hmmm. Unless they have a 'fixed
price' for filling up a 20# tank, regardless of how much propane they
use to fill it? Sneaky. I'd still go elsewhere, or wait until it was
completely empty - and you have your method of determining that, I see.

> Now, lets see, how much energy or heat is really produced by boiling a
> kettle or pan of water
> to make sure the above doesn't happen,
> To each their own,

Indeed. To each their own.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:14 -0500, "Hairy" > wrote:

>
>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>> 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
>>
>
>Actually, the easiest and most accurate way is to weigh the tank. Bathroom
>scales will do nicely.
>The typical 20# tank weighs about 18# empty, and of course, 38# full.
>Some tanks will differ on the empty weight, so to be sure, just look for the
>Tare Weight (TW) stamped into the valve guard (or carrying handle).
>
>Dave
>
Exactly! The only way to know is a scale. If the TW isn't marked you
can weigh the empty tank and use a marker for future reference.

Lou

Lou Decruss said...

> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:14 -0500, "Hairy" > wrote:
>
>>
>>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>>> 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
>>>
>>
>>Actually, the easiest and most accurate way is to weigh the tank.
>>Bathroom scales will do nicely.
>>The typical 20# tank weighs about 18# empty, and of course, 38# full.
>>Some tanks will differ on the empty weight, so to be sure, just look for
>>the Tare Weight (TW) stamped into the valve guard (or carrying handle).
>>
>>Dave
>>
> Exactly! The only way to know is a scale. If the TW isn't marked you
> can weigh the empty tank and use a marker for future reference.
>
> Lou


A less precise method is to spray the tank with hot water. The outside of
the tank will foam up to the level of the propane.

Andy

"CC" > wrote in message
...
> 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.



--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

ChattyCathy wrote:
> CC wrote:
>> Most people don't have 4 propane tanks sitting around, and I'm sure
>> many others
>> don't have an extra tank. Driving 10 miles or so the where ever to
>> fill a half
>> full tank doesn't make much since to me, In some area's (where I
>> live,) when you fill a 20#
>> bottle, you pay for 20#'s whether it takes that amount or not,
>
> I would suggest you stick to those suppliers that only charge you for
> the propane required to fill up the tank because you are being 'ripped
> off', IMHO. And surely, charging you for something they didn't actually
> sell you is borderline 'illegal'? Hmmm. Unless they have a 'fixed
> price' for filling up a 20# tank, regardless of how much propane they
> use to fill it? Sneaky. I'd still go elsewhere, or wait until it was
> completely empty - and you have your method of determining that, I see.

A flat fee is pretty common for a small tank whether you exchange a tank
at the big box or go to a propane dealer. The real rip off price wise
are the big box places. The local propane place is now charging around
$9 to fill a 20# tank. It is > $20 at the big box places.


>
>> Now, lets see, how much energy or heat is really produced by boiling a
>> kettle or pan of water
>> to make sure the above doesn't happen,
>> To each their own,
>
> Indeed. To each their own.
>

ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> Mark Thorson wrote:
>
>
> > If you just want to know whether it's got enough
> > stuff for a BBQ, just pick it up and shake it.
>
> Eggzactly.
>
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy
>
>

That's what we do. Lots of sloshing means more LPG in there than little
sloshing, never mind that a full tank is heavier than one at half-mast


There are cheap stick-on gauges that probably work by measuring the temp
of the liquid in the tank. Never tried one so can't comment on
effectiveness. While running the grill, a hand on the side of the tank
will also give a fair indication of level; can feel the temp difference
between the gas phase and the liquid quite readily.

We don't really have room to store a second full tank safely, so
checking it often is the next best option.

Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:14 -0500, "Hairy" > wrote:
>
>> "CC" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> 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
>>>
>> Actually, the easiest and most accurate way is to weigh the tank. Bathroom
>> scales will do nicely.
>> The typical 20# tank weighs about 18# empty, and of course, 38# full.
>> Some tanks will differ on the empty weight, so to be sure, just look for the
>> Tare Weight (TW) stamped into the valve guard (or carrying handle).
>>
>> Dave
>>
> Exactly! The only way to know is a scale. If the TW isn't marked you
> can weigh the empty tank and use a marker for future reference.
>
> Lou
>
Could you also weigh it full and subtract the capacity?

-Tracy

On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:37:02 -0400, Tracy > wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:14 -0500, "Hairy" > wrote:
>>
>>> "CC" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>> Actually, the easiest and most accurate way is to weigh the tank. Bathroom
>>> scales will do nicely.
>>> The typical 20# tank weighs about 18# empty, and of course, 38# full.
>>> Some tanks will differ on the empty weight, so to be sure, just look for the
>>> Tare Weight (TW) stamped into the valve guard (or carrying handle).
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>> Exactly! The only way to know is a scale. If the TW isn't marked you
>> can weigh the empty tank and use a marker for future reference.
>>
>> Lou
>>
>Could you also weigh it full and subtract the capacity?

Sure. Mark the weight full and empty and you'll be set. But the best
plan for someone who does much outdoor cooking is to have at least one
spare. I have 8 tanks so that saves me lots on trips to the store.
I've got 2 outdoor chests just like this one:

http://tinyurl.com/648cnl

They hold 4 tanks each. Since they double as benches they're a good
addition to a backyard. Chances are anyone who has room for a grill
will have room for the chest/bench. And there's room for additional
storage of bbq tools, table candles, bug spray, and whatever else you
use for outdoor entertaining. I keep a lamp and an extension cord in
one of mine. The easier I make it to set up the patio quickly the
more it gets used.

Lou

Lou Decruss wrote:

> Sure. Mark the weight full and empty and you'll be set.

Welcome back!

> But the best
> plan for someone who does much outdoor cooking is to have at least one
> spare. I have 8 tanks so that saves me lots on trips to the store.

8 tanks, wow. I usually go through 2 refills a year.

Nice storage chests, and much better than looking at a bunch
of stuff lying around.

nancy

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

>
>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>> 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.

On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:19:17 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> Sure. Mark the weight full and empty and you'll be set.
>
>Welcome back!

Thanks. I'm hit and miss here these days. I usually don't post on
weekends. We were just talking about getting internet at our weekend
place. Maybe in the winter we will. For now the distraction is a
concern.

>> But the best
>> plan for someone who does much outdoor cooking is to have at least one
>> spare. I have 8 tanks so that saves me lots on trips to the store.
>
>8 tanks, wow. I usually go through 2 refills a year.

I got tired of running out and bit the bullet and I'm glad I did. I
load the tanks up once or twice a year and I'm done with it.

>Nice storage chests, and much better than looking at a bunch
>of stuff lying around.

That would drive both of us nuts. Louise spends way to much time in
the yard for anything to be out of place. We had slob neighbors at
the place we moved from last summer. It wasn't a pretty sight.

Lou

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:09:43 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>>> 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.

Bingo!

Food Insurance. I also recommend a gas grill with a side burner & a decent
Wok.

:-)


--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

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

>
>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>> 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.
>

it's mental masturbation to try to figure out how to do something?
they must have loved you in parochial school.

your pal,
blake

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:09:43 -0700, "Dimitri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>>> 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.
>>
>
> it's mental masturbation to try to figure out how to do something?
> they must have loved you in parochial school.
>
> your pal,
> blake

As a matter of fact they did love me.

They always need someone to point to and say see he's going straight to
HELL!

I was good for the nuns.

:-)


--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

On Jul 27, 8:10�pm, wrote:
> On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:19:54 GMT, "pussywillow"
>
>
>
>
>
> > wrote:
>
> >"Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> CC wrote:
>
> >>> 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
>
> >> Nice intellectual exercise. �Or you can look at the pressure gauge on the
> >> grill, or, you can heft the tank, then lift another that you know damned
> >> good and well is empty to compare.
>
> >> Energy costs being what they are, I need damned good incentive to turn an
> >> indoor stove burner on, especially given that the propane supplier I use
> >> only charges for what's actually dispensed.
>
> >> I own 4 tanks. �Generally speaking, at any given point in time, one is in
> >> use, two are full, one is bone dry. �Given that I purchase dog food and
> >> various horse supplies at this particular vendor, this constitutes no real
> >> hardship.
>
> >> With outside temps running nearly 100 F, there's no freakin' way I'm
> >> boiling any water to check my propane level.
>
> >It's still a good tip if one does not have a gauge to measure gas.
>
> A gauge on a propane tank is basically a useless gadget. Propane is
> stored in the tank as a liquid but for most purposes, like a backyard
> grill, it is drawn off as a gas (vapor). The gauge will read full
> until all the liquid has vaporized and then it will drop like a rock
> as the propane vapor is used.
>
> Ross.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

The gauge on our gas grill works just fine. It works by measuring the
weight of the tank. Whether the fuel is in liquid or vapor form it's
still going to weigh the same inside the tank.

On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:27:40 -0700, "Dimitri" >
wrote:

>
>"blake murphy" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:09:43 -0700, "Dimitri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"CC" > wrote in message
...
>>>> 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.
>>>
>>
>> it's mental masturbation to try to figure out how to do something?
>> they must have loved you in parochial school.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>As a matter of fact they did love me.
>
>They always need someone to point to and say see he's going straight to
>HELL!
>
>I was good for the nuns.
>
>:-)

the nuns deserve some entertainment too.

your pal,
blake

> >> 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.


Mute point: propane in any tank is 99.9% liquid. It becomes liquid
under pressure, 160 lbs. It changes to a gas when the pressure is
lowered. If you spray a fine mist of windex on the side of the tank,
the empty part evaporates off first leaving you with an image of how
much propane is in the tank.