Gas Level Indicator : ?

Mike · 28-06-2004, 16:02

Hi all

Ok question for you all.......................How can you find out how much gas is left in a 18 kg gas bottle.

Ie So you don't invite everyone around for a BBQ for it just to run out.

thanks

Mike

28-06-2004, 16:11

weigh a full one, then weigh an empty one, the difference is obviously the weight of the liquefied gas. So then if you weigh your part used one, take off the weight of an empty one, you should get an idea of whether it is half / quarter full, etc.

Mike · 28-06-2004, 16:13

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Originally Posted by homealone

weigh a full one, then weigh an empty one, the difference is obviously the weight of the liquefied gas. So then if you weigh your part used one, take off the weight of an empty one, you should get an idea of whether it is half / quarter full, etc.

Problem is have not got an empty one..........have seen magnetic gas level indicators not the internet but not sure if they work !

**Chris** · 28-06-2004, 16:15

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Originally Posted by homealone

weigh a full one, then weigh an empty one, the difference is obviously the weight of the liquefied gas. So then if you weigh your part used one, take off the weight of an empty one, you should get an idea of whether it is half / quarter full, etc.

After years of having a family caravan as I was growing up, I learned how to tell just by the weight of it - it's impossible to describe but you can just tell pretty well by what it feels like when you pick it up. If it's getting empty you can shake it as well and hear if anything much is sloshing around, but I couldn't recommend that as even an empty bottle dropping on your toes is painful.

28-06-2004, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Mike

Problem is have not got an empty one..........have seen magnetic gas level indicators not the internet but not sure if they work !

I'm sure where-ever you buy them from, won't mind you nipping down there with a set of bathroom scales & weighing a full & empty one?

- otherwise it's towny's method with steel toe caps on

- at least no-one has suggested taking the top off & having a look

paulyoung666 · 28-06-2004, 16:24

now there is a reader offer doing the rounds in the express for exactly this situation , i will keep an eye out for it for you

Julian · 28-06-2004, 16:28

By law the tare weight should be on the bottle as the gas is sold by weight.

ian@huth · 28-06-2004, 16:35

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

now there is a reader offer doing the rounds in the express for exactly this situation , i will keep an eye out for it for you

https://www.offershop.co.uk/index.cf...ER=4766&PUB=10

paulyoung666 · 28-06-2004, 16:45

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Originally Posted by ianathuth

https://www.offershop.co.uk/index.cf...ER=4766&PUB=10

thats the little beggar

**Chris** · 28-06-2004, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Mike

Hi all

Ok question for you all.......................How can you find out how much gas is left in a 18 kg gas bottle.

Ie So you don't invite everyone around for a BBQ for it just to run out.

thanks

Mike

Of course, you could just have a proper barbecue and use charcoal. Personally I can't understand the attraction of 'barbecue' cooking on gas. If I wanted to do that I could just use the cooker in the kitchen.

zoombini · 28-06-2004, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Mike

Hi all

Ok question for you all.......................How can you find out how much gas is left in a 18 kg gas bottle.

Ie So you don't invite everyone around for a BBQ for it just to run out.

thanks

Mike

Yup, weight is the only way.
Doesn't "18kg" give you a hint?
Ring up the gas supplier, describe the bottle to them & they will be able to tell you the weight empty (if its not written on the side).

zoombini · 28-06-2004, 16:51

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Originally Posted by ianathuth

https://www.offershop.co.uk/index.cf...ER=4766&PUB=10

Isnt it cheaper just to get it refilled anyway?

paulyoung666 · 28-06-2004, 16:52

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Originally Posted by zoombini

Yup, weight is the only way.
Doesn't "18kg" give you a hint?
Ring up the gas supplier, describe the bottle to them & they will be able to tell you the weight empty (if its not written on the side).

iirc correctly the tare and gross weights should be stamped on it , so you get your full 18kg of gas , i think

i will try and have a look at work tommorrow

ian@huth · 28-06-2004, 16:57

Another source for gas level indicators (& gas) is http://www.caravanning-online.co.uk/...-lockers.html#

ian@huth · 28-06-2004, 17:29

Thinking about it logically, liquified gas is cold so you could try pouring some hot water (not boiling) down the side of the gas cylinder. If you rub your finger along the wet streak you should be able to tell the gas level by the change in temperature felt (colder up to the level of gas, warmer above).