Contents Gauge or Indicator for 19kg Propane Cylinders

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We changed from an automatic to manual switch over valve for this reason. Like to know we always have a full tank spare. Obvious when it's run out (hob or fire), just go out switch over which is 5 seconds and order a replacement to come in the next week. I didn't understand how you would manage this with an automatic switch, I would go crazy going out to check it every week.

Martin_the_Unjust

https://chorleybottlegas.co.uk/shop/lpg-equipment/propane-cylinder-contents-gauge

any good?

Or you could just use the ‘hot water method’ for a reasonably accurate estimate.

Qyburn

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Or you could just use the ‘hot water method’ for a reasonably accurate estimate.

I don't know that one.

Martin_the_Unjust

Qyburn said:

Martin_the_Unjust said:

Or you could just use the ‘hot water method’ for a reasonably accurate estimate.

I don't know that one.

• Fill a cup or a small bucket with hot water from the tap.
• Pour the water down the side of the tank.
• Run your hand down the side of the tank and feel for a cool spot.

The top of the cool spot is the fill level of the tank. What's happening here is the liquid propane inside the tank is absorbing the heat from the water, which makes the metal wall of the tank cool to the touch, whereas the tank wall above the fill line will be warm.

To save typing I copied it from here

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6405468/contents-gauge-or-indicator-for-19kg-propane-cylinders/p2

Qyburn

Thanks, I'll try that.