Propane Tank Monitors - do they really work?

In this video, I test a temperature sensing propane tank monitor, suitable for portable propane tanks typically found on RVs and outdoor grills.

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I use weighing scales. Weigh the bottle when it’s full, minus the tare weight of the bottle and that lets you know how much gas is in it. Then you can periodically weigh it and see how much is left

[frankp]

If there are 2 tanks, why can't you turn one off until the used one is empty, then switch tanks and fill the empty one the next chance you get?

[rickrangel]

@RVProject Hello, did you purchase the ultrasonic device to check the the level of propane.? I know this video was taken 7 years ago, but can you provide a link? Thank you.

[officialsixseven]

Just pour hot water down the side of the tank, feel with your hand the temperature difference. Where the liquified gas is will be icy cold. Where the gas is absent will allow the steel tank to heat up. It takes naff all water and is basically free if you use a little left over water from your morning brew.

[MrBillroetter]

As a rule we use electric during the day and use the furnace at night but we keep it at 60 we have a small ele heater in the bed room for night time built in from ceder creek, also we use the holding tank heaters, got to admit black tank emptys fast when heated up, guess it helps the chemicals work better, great videos very good information thanks

[benjaminluera]

You went to all the trouble of showing how to install it and never bothered to mention if it read your tank levels.

[gregoryhenriksen]

Safeirey has an ultrasonic tank monitor you can plug into your Victron Energy Cerbo GX. They are $99.00 a piece, kinda pricey!

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The magnetic monitors work best on the shorter 20# bottles. Downside, hard to see if your RV has a propane bottle cover shielding them from the elements. You have to take the cover off to see the level on the side of the tank.

[MrBillroetter]

Our fifthwheel in cold weather can eat 2 tanks in 3 days use electric heaters when you can, our 5er is 42' so takes a good while to heat up

[MikeAndNary]

I use a laser temperature pointer, very accurate and it's less than $20 on Amazon.

[dungeondark]

Just feel with your hand. Human skin can detect temperature changes as little as 1 degree.

[SouthernGround]

the simple answer (break open that wallet ) is one of the two Milwaukee thermal imaging cameras 2300/500$ depending on which model. i got the first one that came out a few years ago (2400$ w/extra capacity battery ). having extensive experience using these devices as a professional firefighter sence the late 80s i know the value of such a tool. I have used it to check my LP tank, tire temps, A/C function, refrigerator function, find the steel tubing that makes up my sidewalls of my class C. i even found a lost dog in a large open field at night ( i used a Hoodman DSLR LCD view screen device to use the thermal camera as a night vision scope ) the uses around the home and on the road are limitless. the cheaper unit is a new product i believe, but i didn't compare them. pricey? yes, valuable tool? most definitely.

[dillonmoore]

Hi! I think you would be highly satisfied with a Mopeka lp tank check sensor! You should check it out

[johnsmithy]

Just go buy a gas grill indicator from Webber as long as it's indoor it's fine. They last for 5 years

[fullyinstrumented]

The app you mean is actually impressive, but it's overpriced. Some people may see it as an ineffective tool.

[notcharles]

Save the receipt and take it back for a refund.