R-pod Owners Forum : LPG question http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : LPG question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:38:12 +0000 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:37:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13231 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ LPG question : Posted this a couple years back: Check... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127698#127698 Author: twodues
Subject: 13231
Posted: 16 Oct 2019 at 7:37am

Posted this a couple years back:

Check out these products: www.mopeka.com/products

Mine works extremely well and can be moved from one tank to another (magnetic attachment to bottom of cylinder).]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:37:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127698#127698 LPG question : These work well too. Might need... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127683#127683 Author: RockyMtnRPod
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 8:40pm

These work well too.  Might need a different size for a non-20lb tank.

https://www.amazon.com/PBKay-PG100-Propane-Gauge-Scale/dp/B011ACGEEW

low tech.
]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:40:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127683#127683 LPG question : Blue Rhino fills LP tanks to 15... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127682#127682 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 8:35pm

Blue Rhino fills LP tanks to 15 pounds. This is stated on the tank label and on the website.]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:35:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127682#127682 LPG question : Filling propane tanks is somewhat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127680#127680 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 5:50pm

Filling propane tanks is somewhat temperature sensitive. The higher the temperature, the more the stuff expands. The gauge on our 500 gallon tank that we use for our house has a built-in de-rating to accommodate temperature expansion. In fact, it is posted to not fill over 80%. ]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:50:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127680#127680 LPG question : I have heard that the standard... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127677#127677 Author: OldNeumanntapr
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 4:42pm

I have heard that the standard practice is to only fill the 5 gallon tanks with 4 1/2 gallons. I don’t know if that’s because they need a margin of error when atmospheric pressure changes?

What’s the best thing to do with my in-line pressure gauge? Should I take it off? If it’s not really that accurate I don’t see the point in having it. Is it true that it can cause problems with gas flow.]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:42:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127677#127677 LPG question : We have some local places that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127675#127675 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 3:27pm

We have some local places that supply Blue Rhino, and I've found those are often short of a full load. However, we also have numerous outlets that supply pre-filled tanks from Amerigas. Those seem to be filled most of the time; at least the ones we've checked.

However, most of the time, we just fill the tanks. Occasionally, we have one with a damaged shut-off valve or other issues, and we just exchange them. We use about 10 times the propane for our Weber grill than we do for the R-pod.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:27:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127675#127675 LPG question : Will only speak from experience... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127672#127672 Author: jato
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 11:02am

Will only speak from experience from those who do the Blue Rhino exchange.  Every time we have weighed a Blue Rhino tank it is only 75% filled.  I realize that many do the exchange when their old tank is near the expiration date (10 years from production date on tank).  Our local hardware store does the "upgrade" on the tank for $3.00 and this is good for another 5 years.  May want to check with your local propane supplier to see if this is an option.  The upgrade takes them almost 5 minutes at tops with normal time being about 3 minutes.]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:02:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127672#127672 LPG question : Originally posted by john... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127671#127671 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:54am

Originally posted by john in idaho

Also - just remember if you buy the prefilled tank, you will only 16 # of propane.  
Not always. The issue with pre-filled tanks is that they are often not filled all the way (but not always). The only time we buy the pre-filled ones is when we have an older tank that is past its use-by date.]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127671#127671 LPG question : Also - just remember if you buy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127670#127670 Author: john in idaho
Subject: 13231
Posted: 15 Oct 2019 at 9:51am

Also - just remember if you buy the prefilled tank, you will only 16 # of propane.  ]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:51:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127670#127670 LPG question : I use the armstrong method with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127645#127645 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:51am

I use the armstrong method with my calibrated elbow. That and you can hear the sloshing. I also think the hot water method is among the cheapest and easiest.]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:51:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127645#127645 LPG question : The 'hot water pour'... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127644#127644 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:49am

The 'hot water pour' along the side of the tank works pretty well.]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:49:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127644#127644 LPG question : Originally posted by furpodThose... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127637#127637 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 8:52am

Originally posted by furpod

Those inline gauges are notorious for two things.. causing flow issues and not being worth a darn at actually indicating the amount of gas in the tank.


That be the truth! Those gauges measure pressure (sometimes) and don't measure level until empty. I suggest you apply that gauge to the top of a trash can and let it settle to the bottom Tongue. The spring weight gauges work but it's a pain th remove the tank. The best solution is two tanks with an auto switch regulator. I also have great results with the ultrasonic devices like

https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-LPGC10-LP-Gas-Checker/dp/B00Q7379X0/ref=sr_1_6?crid=6QHKDC7QJJ2L&keywords=propane+tank+level+indicator&qid=1571060632&sprefix=propane+tank+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-6
]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:52:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127637#127637 LPG question : Those inline gauges are notorious... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127636#127636 Author: furpod
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 7:47am

Those inline gauges are notorious for two things.. causing flow issues and not being worth a darn at actually indicating the amount of gas in the tank.]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:47:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127636#127636 LPG question : Or just get a cheap and simple... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127635#127635 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 6:19am

Or just get a cheap and simple 50 lb spring scale and weigh your tank when you suspect its getting low. The tank tare weight is stamped on it, typically around 17 lbs. Subtract that from the total weight and that's how much propane you have left. Propane weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon and a "full" tank should have about 4.7 gallons or just under 20 lbs of propane in it. ]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:19:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127635#127635 LPG question : What is the question?Does a propane... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127632#127632 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13231
Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 4:04am

What is the question?  

Does a propane fill normally last a year and a half? lol....no.

Can the check valve stop leaks, yes. Sometimes.

Can whatever gauge you have be wrong? Probably.

You might want to carry a spare tank.


]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:04:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127632#127632 LPG question : Hey all, Just back from Shaver... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13231&PID=127631#127631 Author: OldNeumanntapr
Subject: 13231
Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:38pm

Hey all,

Just back from Shaver Lake for a weekend of camping.
On the way home we stopped for gas and I went into the rPod to switch the fridge off before refueling and I noticed the fridge was flashing the warning light.

I have never had the propane tank refilled since buying the rPod new a year and a half ago so I figured the tank was low.
I checked the online pressure gauge at the tank and it read empty so I figured I was out of gas.
I switched the fridge to battery and we gassed up the truck and then called ahead to the next town for a gas station that could fill a propane tank.

We drove about an hour and stopped at the 76 station in Paso Robles for propane.
When I went to remove the tank I noticed that the regulator was loose. I took the tank off and could feel gas sloshing around inside. The station attendant was able to fill it with 2 and a half gallons. She said that the check valve in the tank probably prevented the gas from escaping when the regulator loosened.

What was odd was that when the tank was filled the gauge only read half full instead of completely full. I had heard that those pressure gauges were not that accurate but reading half full on a full tank seemed more than a little off.

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