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Offline firezilla

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Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #-1 on: April 16, 2013, 03:34:06 PM »
I saw that Weber now sells a grill which has a built in ring where you put the LP tank which weighs your tank as you go so that you always have a weight to check to see if you are going to have to replace the tank or not. I have seen these sold separately in a number of places. I have a Char Broil 2 burner Tru Infra Red and it has about 2.5+" clearance between the top of the LP gas canister and the top of the inside cabinet. Does anyone know of a good separate scale which I could put inside my grill so I can have the same convenience of knowing how much gas I have left? Thanks. I really don't want to haul out the tank, weigh it, and then put it back when I think I am low...I am much more inclined to let it run out and then change tanks (always keep a spare).

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Offline RickB

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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« on: April 16, 2013, 03:59:55 PM »
Some of the scales used to measure freon tanks are pretty thin. Try googling freon weigh scales.
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2013, 04:30:59 PM »
Why not just get a tank that you can see the level of the propane...

http://www.litecylinder.com/

I have one and they are great!
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2013, 04:45:23 PM »
Quote from: muebe on April 16, 2013, 04:30:59 PM
Why not just get a tank that you can see the level of the propane...

http://www.litecylinder.com/

I have one and they are great!

Very cool. Would have liked that when I had my gasser
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2013, 05:06:56 PM »
Quote from: muebe on April 16, 2013, 04:30:59 PM
Why not just get a tank that you can see the level of the propane...

http://www.litecylinder.com/

I have one and they are great!

I have a couple of these - for my SRG and my Backstone Flat Top - they are great! A little pricey to start but well worth it in my mind.

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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2013, 05:37:27 PM »
Those are super! Never seen them. But yes VERY pricey! But still cheaper than a scale!
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2013, 06:23:52 PM »
Just always keep a spare tank filled.
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2013, 06:41:46 PM »
I keep 3 tanks on hand. I scored two free so........;)


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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2013, 07:15:53 PM »
Have you thought about one of these.....

http://www.amazon.com/Flame-YSN-212-Propane-Cylinder-Gauge/dp/B001T4M522/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366153936&sr=8-2&keywords=propane+gas+grill+gauge

I've used these before and found it to be very handy........might be your cheapest option.
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2013, 07:34:13 PM »
Quote from: Eatin Smoke on April 16, 2013, 07:15:53 PM
Have you thought about one of these.....

http://www.amazon.com/Flame-YSN-212-Propane-Cylinder-Gauge/dp/B001T4M522/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366153936&sr=8-2&keywords=propane+gas+grill+gauge

I've used these before and found it to be very handy........might be your cheapest option.

I use those, I have a couple fo them. Sams has them for $10 or $12.
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2013, 08:15:29 PM »
I had a gage but it never quite registered accurately. Alas, if it had worked, it would have been about perfect. I would love to get two of the lite tanks but getting them refilled might be a problem. I looked up the places which were suggested as refillers and they are all across town. Argggh. Perhaps I could actually find someone on this side of town if I look a bit harder. Are they really simpler to get refilled than they would lead you to believe?
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« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2013, 09:58:17 PM »
The lite cylinders are as simple to get filled as any other LP tank. When I took it to get it filled the guy gave me a look because he had never seen one before. But after looking it over for a moment he realized it was a legit tank and filled it up.

I only use mine for when I go camping but they are much lighter and you can actually see the liquid propane level.
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 01:17:07 PM »
http://www.grillgauge.com/

This is the best gauge I have ever found.  Pin point actuate and has never failed me.  For the $$ it's great
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2013, 01:51:05 PM »
Quote from: muebe on April 16, 2013, 09:58:17 PM
The lite cylinders are as simple to get filled as any other LP tank. When I took it to get it filled the guy gave me a look because he had never seen one before. But after looking it over for a moment he realized it was a legit tank and filled it up.

I only use mine for when I go camping but they are much lighter and you can actually see the liquid propane level.
I'm with muebe here..I have one of the lite tanks and they are great..no guessing ever. A bit $$$$$y tho, but worth it for me as I'm getting older now.  Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ
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Re: Scales for LP Tanks
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2013, 02:06:02 PM »
I have always used the weight method.  if its heavy it has fuel.  if its lite its close to empty.  you could always use your bathroom scale also. 
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