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    Posted: 09 May 2016 at 9:18pm
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Are they Goober peas?
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Originally posted by techntrek

LOL on the peas.

The problem with the tanks with the pressure gauges is the tank pressure stays the same until near the very end.  If the tank has a float gauge, that will be accurate.  Still easier to pour some hot water to see the actual line, IMO.

BTW, the hardware store where I usually fill my tanks recently noticed that one of them had expired a year or so ago (they kept filling it but not checking the date).  They re-certified it for another 5 years for about $10.

The tanks in question do not have pressure gauges. They have some sort of flotation device that uses a magnet to activate the gauge dial. There is nothing penetrating the valve for a direct connection. I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. I had a miserable weekend as I have been ill and have not been out except for a trip to the ER today. I should be feeling  better as I got the antibiotic prescription I wish I could have gotten before the weekend. I was waiting on lab results (VA health care).

Edit: I would think that in this case, beans would work better than peas for the gas level.
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Originally posted by GLBCamper

Has anyone asked fwunder his method for checking the propane level? I'm sure there is a PERFECT use of frozen peas.


Yes Green Giant Camper! You are almost correct. This method, however, involves only one frozen pea and 99 fresh thawed peas. You will chuckle at the simplicity.

Simply bead 100 fresh (not frozen) peas using monofilament fishing line. You will note that the length of the beaded peas is exactly the height of a twenty pound propane tank. Amazing.

Now hang the beaded peas from the propane tank valve. They will naturally lay against the tank. Depending on your altitude, the propea indicator may take a few minutes to activate. When activated, you will note one frozen (white) pea. Counting from the bottom, you will now have an exact measurement!! 10 peas from bottom - 10% left. 30 peas from bottom - 30% left!!

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Originally posted by fwunder

Originally posted by GLBCamper

Has anyone asked fwunder his method for checking the propane level? I'm sure there is a PERFECT use of frozen peas.


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I still say beans are the best method. They provide a Fast, Accurate, Reliable Test. If you have a F.A.R.T, you know you have lots of gas. LOL
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