I have promised myself a million times to get a couple of these, and have never done it yet, so now it goes on the list for sure. That looked really easy, so now that I know I don't have to wait for my son to install them, I will be getting them right away. Thank you so much, that helped a lot. Bless, Sheila
The tank select/ regulator on your unit shows a red flag when that tank is empty. If your unit has this style auto switch regulator just look for the red flag. No expensive gauges needed.
Had same problem with mine sticking out to far . Fixed the problem. Look inside big treaded knob and a socket will fit it , put guage assembly in vise and unscrewed from guage. Went to hardware store and bought a brass elbow to fit between them making a 90 degree angle. Used pipe sealant and put back together. Works like a charm.
Every time I have run out it has been either 2-3 AM or on a Sunday or when the roads are icy or bad weather and can't or don't want to travel to the propane filling station. I keep one tank turned off at all times, now.
@Elderors5 Stop looking at the notepad I use to plan future videos. We also have 5 x 5 gallon tanks we picked up from garage sales. I have the second half of that video recorded already but, I need garage sale season starts again. Once it does, I will put out that video.
Actually works like this.---- Place one of the two cylinders in supply by rotating the changeover lab lever, either way as far as it will go. The arrow will denote the "supply" service side. Open both cylinder valve slowly. Gas will now flow from both cylinders through the pigtails into the regulator by way of the inlet fittings, the top and indicator will change to green. When the pressure of 7 psi is reached beneath the regulator diaphragm, the closing springs in the inlet fitting well shut off gas from the "reserve" cylinder. The "supply" side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas remains in the "supply" cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops to about 7 psi, the reserve side of the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11 WC (.4 psi). At the time the supply cylinder becomes exhausted top indicator will change to red. When indicator is red a cylinder exchange must be made.
The guauges are great. But the problem they create by sticking out so far is the issue of being crammed against the cover as you showed. Furthermore, by turning the tanks those hoses are too stressed and will crack in a matter of time.
What is the flow rate of these gauges? Turn all your propane appliances on at maximum to see if are performing up to par. Recently, I hooked up a Harbor Freight torch to the gauge and it could not supply enough gas to sustain the torch. I though the tank was empty. I then removed the gauge and boy did that torch pack a punch.
Harold Wong We have not had any issues running almost everything we can off propane with these gauges. I haven't tried to max it out but, we have gotten close.
People always recommended to me to leave the furnace off and that electric is cheaper so use the space heaters. This makes sense in sites where you pay for unlimited electric during your stay and it is not really cold. What are advantages of furnace over electric supplemental and cheaper heat?
Robert Thornton Right now we use both. We use mostly electric with space heaters but, the propane will come on if the room temp gets below 71. With it in the 20's at night, there are a couple of times a night that it will turn on. This is good because the heat goes through the floor where the pipes are and it keeps them warm.
That really depends on where you live and the current price. One week it's propane or gas that is cheaper, the next is electric. My experience is that propane was cheaper, however (the second year) when it went way up, it cost more. You have to see how long a tank lasts you, and the cost, then the same with electric, however that doesn't always work either because of what you do, and don't use on each system. Just when you think it is at it's best with one, it changes so what works for one, is not necessarily the best for you. Testing and watching prices is the way to go. I even tested kerosene, right when it was the cheapest by far, it went way up! Hit or miss, it's really up to you, and your systems to find out for your uses and area. Good luck. Bless, Sheila
the switch in the center of the tanks should be on one of the tanks, then when it is all done, you switch it to the other tank and you go fill the other one.you don't need the two gauges.
BEWARE! We have 2 of these gauges. The propane heater in our den cut off, so we checked the gauge and it read empty. Went to change the tank out and it was full. The gauge had malfunctioned. Won't use them again.
THERE IS A VALVE INSIDE THE PROPANE AND IF YOU TURN YOUR PROPANE ON TO FAST THE VALVE safety valve WILL NOT LET PROPANE FLOW.TURN THE PROPANE OF AND THEN SLOWLY TURN IT BACK ON A 1/4 OF A TURN AND THEN TURN IT ON ALL THE WAY
These gauges don’t work all that great because of the simple fact that they work totally on pressure - with some reference to user defined observed ‘temperature’. Problem is propane vapor pressure within the tank is the same for a tank 80% full or 20% full if the tanks are at the same temperature. Why don’t you just have a third tank that you always keep full then you don’t have to worry about running out. Obviously puts the responsibility on you to keep it full. Spray warm water works well too. Good luck with the gauges. Thanks for posting.
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I have promised myself a million times to get a couple of these, and have never done it yet, so now it goes on the list for sure. That looked really easy, so now that I know I don't have to wait for my son to install them, I will be getting them right away. Thank you so much, that helped a lot. Bless, Sheila
The tank select/ regulator on your unit shows a red flag when that tank is empty. If your unit has this style auto switch regulator just look for the red flag. No expensive gauges needed.
Had same problem with mine sticking out to far . Fixed the problem. Look inside big treaded knob and a socket will fit it , put guage assembly in vise and unscrewed from guage. Went to hardware store and bought a brass elbow to fit between them making a 90 degree angle. Used pipe sealant and put back together. Works like a charm.
Every time I have run out it has been either 2-3 AM or on a Sunday or when the roads are icy or bad weather and can't or don't want to travel to the propane filling station. I keep one tank turned off at all times, now.
@Elderors5 Stop looking at the notepad I use to plan future videos. We also have 5 x 5 gallon tanks we picked up from garage sales. I have the second half of that video recorded already but, I need garage sale season starts again. Once it does, I will put out that video.
Actually works like this.----
Place one of the two cylinders in supply by rotating the changeover lab lever, either way as far as it will go. The arrow will denote the "supply" service side. Open both cylinder valve slowly. Gas will now flow from both cylinders through the pigtails into the regulator by way of the inlet fittings, the top and indicator will change to green. When the pressure of 7 psi is reached beneath the regulator diaphragm, the closing springs in the inlet fitting well shut off gas from the "reserve" cylinder. The "supply" side of the regulator will continue to supply gas as long as sufficient gas remains in the "supply" cylinder. When pressure in the cylinder drops to about 7 psi, the reserve side of the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11 WC (.4 psi). At the time the supply cylinder becomes exhausted top indicator will change to red. When indicator is red a cylinder exchange must be made.
The guauges are great. But the problem they create by sticking out so far is the issue of being crammed against the cover as you showed. Furthermore, by turning the tanks those hoses are too stressed and will crack in a matter of time.
Nice gauges. You could get a third tank and swap between them. It would extend your usage cycle. Just a thought.
Oh very cool i need one of these for my BBQ.
Is that not a propane-level gauge immediately below the valve handle to switch tanks?
What is the flow rate of these gauges? Turn all your propane appliances on at maximum to see if are performing up to par. Recently, I hooked up a Harbor Freight torch to the gauge and it could not supply enough gas to sustain the torch. I though the tank was empty. I then removed the gauge and boy did that torch pack a punch.
Harold Wong We have not had any issues running almost everything we can off propane with these gauges. I haven't tried to max it out but, we have gotten close.
L2Survive Glad to hear.
Do these gauges work on larger tanks ?
Can I suggest a product to simplify propane checking?
Yes.
People always recommended to me to leave the furnace off and that electric is cheaper so use the space heaters. This makes sense in sites where you pay for unlimited electric during your stay and it is not really cold. What are advantages of furnace over electric supplemental and cheaper heat?
Robert Thornton Right now we use both. We use mostly electric with space heaters but, the propane will come on if the room temp gets below 71. With it in the 20's at night, there are a couple of times a night that it will turn on. This is good because the heat goes through the floor where the pipes are and it keeps them warm.
That really depends on where you live and the current price. One week it's propane or gas that is cheaper, the next is electric. My experience is that propane was cheaper, however (the second year) when it went way up, it cost more. You have to see how long a tank lasts you, and the cost, then the same with electric, however that doesn't always work either because of what you do, and don't use on each system. Just when you think it is at it's best with one, it changes so what works for one, is not necessarily the best for you. Testing and watching prices is the way to go. I even tested kerosene, right when it was the cheapest by far, it went way up!
Hit or miss, it's really up to you, and your systems to find out for your uses and area.
Good luck. Bless, Sheila
the switch in the center of the tanks should be on one of the tanks, then when it is all done, you switch it to the other tank and you go fill the other one.you don't need the two gauges.
It auto switches. Watch the video before trying to treat it apart.
Why would you use one of these if the regulator reads red if it's empty
I think you just answered your own question.
BEWARE! We have 2 of these gauges. The propane heater in our den cut off, so we checked the gauge and it read empty. Went to change the tank out and it was full. The gauge had malfunctioned. Won't use them again.
THERE IS A VALVE INSIDE THE PROPANE AND IF YOU TURN YOUR PROPANE ON TO FAST THE VALVE safety valve WILL NOT LET PROPANE FLOW.TURN THE PROPANE OF AND THEN SLOWLY TURN IT BACK ON A 1/4 OF A TURN AND THEN TURN IT ON ALL THE WAY
thats where I live. funny stuff
Where did you get this gauge from? Thanks!
The local RV supply store.
Junk I lost a whole tank with those now I just use hot water method.
These gauges don’t work all that great because of the simple fact that they work totally on pressure - with some reference to user defined observed ‘temperature’. Problem is propane vapor pressure within the tank is the same for a tank 80% full or 20% full if the tanks are at the same temperature. Why don’t you just have a third tank that you always keep full then you don’t have to worry about running out. Obviously puts the responsibility on you to keep it full. Spray warm water works well too. Good luck with the gauges. Thanks for posting.
I just bought my p rd opine gauges in Amazon for $10 bucks ea.