This video made me feel like such a rookie because it's both simultaneously brilliant, obvious, and probably common knowledge. In my defense this was never discussed on King of the Hill.
@@rayray8687 hahahaha tank coming and going is my husband's job.... I can cook absolutely anything on a grill, but would be hard pressed to hook one up.
Always have a backup tank just in case. I once had a nightmare that I ran out of propane halfway through the fourth of July cookout. That's the last time I huff propane before bed.
Just when I've convinced myself that TH-cam comments are an irredeemable cesspool of awfulness, someone comes along and restores my faith in humanity. God bless you, Mr. Hill. And don't you worry, Bobby's gonna be just fine.
@@aceg81 bobby is doing great. he has been buying some really pure propane off me. so he can huff all he wants an not worry about dying from fake propane sold by chyna
Cool to see a young guy like you using this "ancient" trick. I learned this from my dad when I was 6 years old and we lived in a trailer with propane cooking and heat. I use this method to this day for checking the tanks on my travel trailer, even though the gas regulator / selector valve has a nominal gauge on it. I've had the gauge float occasionally stick giving me a false reading. The hot water method NEVER fails. I use the side of my hand to start "feeling down the tank" from top to bottom. When I find the "cool line" I mark it with a pencil. Since the tanks are mounted outside on the hitch "A - frame" there's no need to disconnect anything or turn off the gas to safely and easily do this 30 second test.
I use a digital luggage scale to weigh my tank then deduct the tare weight of the tank. A gallon of liquid propane weighs 4.2lbs. You can find out exactly how much is in your tank that way.
Thanks very much for this tip! Not all countries have gas mains underground. We cook using tanks of propane connected directly to the stove. Great tip!
Look at the rim or tag at the top of the tank, and you will see "TW" followed by the empty weight in pounds. For example, if you see "TW18" the empty weight of the tank is 18 pounds.
If you were using it the water would freeze at the level of the propane because as you release compressed gas the temperature drops as liquid propane vaporizes
I'm slightly confused whenever i hear propane mentioned, in sweden we have a gas called "Gasol" translated on google to "Gas" that we use for grills, caravans and all other home heating, or cooking application, we don't use the gas "Propane" or (Propån in swedish) are the gasses similiar? /confused swedish person.
What if u leave the propane turned on but no burners are left on does the propane still escape when its turned on?or do i have to turn the knobs while the propane is on to release gas. Im not used to propane bbq and i think i left the gas running
With time you will memorize how much a full tank weighs when you lift it up, same for an empty tank. Big difference. By lifting the tank up you can tell roughly how much propane there's left. If it's on the lighter side, I move the tank around and can hear the liquid that's left move inside the bottom of the tank. If it's really empty, you hear nothing.
There should be a temperature guage strip that you could apply to the tank that'll tell the difference in temperature instead of just relying on feel, something more accurate.
Find the weight of an empty tank , you can do this with a bathroom scale , have the tank filled and weigh it again on the scale , this is the way I like to check
Easier way, simply weight the tank. A empty tank is around 16 lbs. Full A propane tank that size is 36 lbs. Supermarkets and 7/11 sell tanks Underfilled. Blue Rino doesn't release the air inside while filling.
The tanks are never full to the top so do this with a full one first if you wish to work out the hours remaining. Hours remaining will depend on a LOT of factors such as the burner size and how much it is turned up. 20 hours sounds fine but the style of B-B-Q and how you use it will make huge differences.
easier to weigh it when you get it home and then when in doubt weigh it before you start. 20 pound tanks hold ... you guessed it, 20 pounds of propane.
This video made me feel like such a rookie because it's both simultaneously brilliant, obvious, and probably common knowledge. In my defense this was never discussed on King of the Hill.
Hey don't feel bad, I have been grilling for over 40 years and this is new to me!
You, me and 1 million other people haha 😂
Here, here...Bobby!
@@sherrytelle: Wow, if you’ve been barbecuing for 40 years and don’t know you can buy a fuel gauge for your tank…well….
@@rayray8687 hahahaha tank coming and going is my husband's job.... I can cook absolutely anything on a grill, but would be hard pressed to hook one up.
Great video! Straight to the point! No wasted time. THANK YOU!
Always have a backup tank just in case. I once had a nightmare that I ran out of propane halfway through the fourth of July cookout. That's the last time I huff propane before bed.
Just when I've convinced myself that TH-cam comments are an irredeemable cesspool of awfulness, someone comes along and restores my faith in humanity. God bless you, Mr. Hill.
And don't you worry, Bobby's gonna be just fine.
That way you consume ALL of the gas and not send a partial tank back for refilling. Mine emptied a few weeks ago during a grilling.
aceg81 That boy ain’t right
Haha the man himself
@@aceg81 bobby is doing great. he has been buying some really pure propane off me. so he can huff all he wants an not worry about dying from fake propane sold by chyna
Cool to see a young guy like you using this "ancient" trick. I learned this from my dad when I was 6 years old and we lived in a trailer with propane cooking and heat. I use this method to this day for checking the tanks on my travel trailer, even though the gas regulator / selector valve has a nominal gauge on it. I've had the gauge float occasionally stick giving me a false reading. The hot water method NEVER fails. I use the side of my hand to start "feeling down the tank" from top to bottom. When I find the "cool line" I mark it with a pencil. Since the tanks are mounted outside on the hitch "A - frame" there's no need to disconnect anything or turn off the gas to safely and easily do this 30 second test.
Brilliant. Simple and effective. We've 3/4 of the tank left. Like others have said I'm surprised this wasn't covered on King of the Hill.
Nice! Thanks. Going to see if this works on small tanks for camping too.
Thanks for: 1 great video 2. short and sweet duration! Much appreciated!
Brilliant idea man. Thx !
I use a digital luggage scale to weigh my tank then deduct the tare weight of the tank. A gallon of liquid propane weighs 4.2lbs. You can find out exactly how much is in your tank that way.
But how much does the tank weigh?
@@annemariebenoit4263 The tank weight is typically on the handle and stamped it should be preceded by a TW.
@@brucetoohey4510 thanks!
The best way to know when your propane will run out is to cook a big roast as it will run out before the roast is cooked!
Luggage scale works.
Read the tare weight from the side. You’re buying propane in mass (kg/lbs). Scale weight - tare = propane mass left in the tank.
Perfect! Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks.
Good advice.
Pro Tip: Keep a second tank...
LOL right!!!
This comment includes all the things I wanted, in a size that was convenient. Good job.
Thanks buddy!!!
I'm an amateur at this so you gave me something to go on!!!!
Thanks again!
Good tip. Thanks!
Thanks very much for this tip! Not all countries have gas mains underground. We cook using tanks of propane connected directly to the stove. Great tip!
Nice. I'm going to try this.
Good tip thanks
Very helpful tip! Never thought there's this way of knowing..
that's awesome! It also makes you wonder why they sell the tanks without a gauge!
Yeah. This is true. I should possibly look into buying a gauge.
Thank you brother
Great tip! thanks!
That's a great tip!
Awesome tip!
You can also weigh the tank
Empty Tank weighs 20 pounds
Look at the rim or tag at the top of the tank, and you will see "TW" followed by the empty weight in pounds. For example, if you see "TW18" the empty weight of the tank is 18 pounds.
Empty tank weighs 18 pounds and it holds 20 pounds of propane, so a full tank should weigh 38 pounds.
Thank you 🙏🏻
amazing! totally works
just make sure to do it when the tank is 'full' so you have a reference.
Brilliant!
this is a pretty clever tip!
Interesting idea for camper, im a charcoal guy myself though.
Excellent advice. Very practical
life saver hackzzz. thanks !!
awesome tip
Thanks pal😄
Can I pour warm dorritos consomme to a propane tank for a southwestern kick?
That was just an awesome video
Thanks for video. I Sadly discovered the store ripped me off. I guess it's better than ripped off on grill.
Wow. This is interesting
Thanks so much. Exactly what I needed to know. Was about to just go and refill the propane to be safe.
Thank you for your video.
I did that and it appears I have just a little less than half a tank.
If you were using it the water would freeze at the level of the propane because as you release compressed gas the temperature drops as liquid propane vaporizes
You can also look for the condomsation line
Wow, I never knew you could stretch a condom over a propane tank in the first place
I like that
Was that flame in the background at 0:20 ?
Brilliant ❤
Just feel for the “cool line” on the tank after a few minutes of use.👍
Check by weight as suggested below by previous posters.
Omg this actually worked
Does weighing a tank help? I weighed a full 15-lb tank and it was 33lbs, but my used tank is 23lbs, does it mean i have 5lbs of propane still in it?
33-23=10. ÷ 4.2lb gallon = 2.4 gallons used/2.1 gallons left or 8.8lbs ...... But,,,,,ALWAYS keep a spare, of EVERYTHING!
Mine has a meter. Makes it easy
Can we use Cold water if we don't have has to make the water warm???
I'm slightly confused whenever i hear propane mentioned, in sweden we have a gas called "Gasol" translated on google to "Gas" that we use for grills, caravans and all other home heating, or cooking application, we don't use the gas "Propane" or (Propån in swedish) are the gasses similiar? /confused swedish person.
not similar in boiling temp. but all flammable.
What if u leave the propane turned on but no burners are left on does the propane still escape when its turned on?or do i have to turn the knobs while the propane is on to release gas. Im not used to propane bbq and i think i left the gas running
That's a good tip liquid propane is like refrigerant
It is used as refrigerant in off grid applications.
Or always have a spare full propane tank right?
Thanks that's awesome
With time you will memorize how much a full tank weighs when you lift it up, same for an empty tank. Big difference. By lifting the tank up you can tell roughly how much propane there's left. If it's on the lighter side, I move the tank around and can hear the liquid that's left move inside the bottom of the tank. If it's really empty, you hear nothing.
I never run out….cuz that second bottle is right there saying “Let me in Coach, let me in”.
There should be a temperature guage strip that you could apply to the tank that'll tell the difference in temperature instead of just relying on feel, something more accurate.
AWESOME.
I use gas in my smoker. Run a 30 lb tank. Lasts a LONG time. My grilling is charcoal. Always have several bags on hand. Do occasionally wonder.
I learned many life skills from KOTH, hank really let us down on this
They're filled by weight so just weigh the tank and deduct the tare weight
Wal mart sells fuel tank gauges
Find the weight of an empty tank , you can do this with a bathroom scale , have the tank filled and weigh it again on the scale , this is the way I like to check
Just check the bottle weight ? And - the weight of the steel ?
Quite clever
Easier way, simply weight the tank.
A empty tank is around 16 lbs. Full
A propane tank that size is 36 lbs. Supermarkets and 7/11 sell tanks
Underfilled. Blue Rino doesn't release the air inside while filling.
Hank Hill approves
ugh Это по этой причине у него ржавеет резьба.
Dang it Bobby
does this work the same with butane?
Or you can pick it up and see how lite it is, or have a second tank on standby.
Dang it bobby!
I usually submerge the bottle in a bath tub and measure its buoyancy :)
must be one hell of a deep bath tube u got there
Thats what I do :)
Just use your luggage scale to hook and lift. Very accurate.
I just have spare tank , when I run out I switch to new tank
How about weighing it ! And always have a back up on hand.
The tanks are never full to the top so do this with a full one first if you wish to work out the hours remaining.
Hours remaining will depend on a LOT of factors such as the burner size and how much it is turned up. 20 hours sounds fine but the style of B-B-Q and how you use it will make huge differences.
I hooked my BBQ to the gas line. Got rid of the tank. No hassel. Don't have to refill tanks.
I tell you what
PROPANE AND PROPANE ACCESSORIES
Have a second tank. A refill is same price wether tank empty or quarter full.
There’s a saying in Australia: keep a spare or eat it rare. 😊
Dang ole Hank Hill man
easier to weigh it when you get it home and then when in doubt weigh it before you start. 20 pound tanks hold ... you guessed it, 20 pounds of propane.
It's not a disaster.
Always have a full tank just in case and problem solved.
Buck Strickland
Try using a Doritos Consommé to give your propane tank a southwestern kick.
naw really im just going to keep it on and what for a big boom
Omg folks, just buy a $20 gauge and you’ll be set for life. The comments here are almost comical.
just get the bathroom scale! :P
not good that the tank is in closed area if there is leaking maybe explode
Looks like this guy could give quite a detailed talk on what to do with pork sausages....
Buy a U-Haul tank with a guage. U-Haul charges only for the amount it takes to fill.
i want that shirt.
you can throw it in the fire: big explosion: a lot of gas; small explosion: ...meh...