If you own a gas bottle, you may need to refill it from time to time. There are a lot of different places to get your bottle refilled; from BBQ’s Galore and BCF, to camping sites and caravan parks around Australia. One thing to be aware of is that some of these outlets are a bit hit or miss when it comes to actually refilling the bottle. The good news is that if you go to the right places, you should not have too many problems.

One of the main reasons to do a gas refill is when your appliance stops working, due to low propane levels. This is why it’s important to know how to check your propane level, so you can request a refill before you run out completely.

Propane appliances have a gauge, similar to the fuel gauge in your car, that lets you know how much propane is left. The gauge works by measuring the amount of liquid propane in the tank using a floating arm, and when the tank is nearly empty it will signal that it’s time to order a refill.

There are also portable gauges that you can use to measure your propane level. The needle on the gauge will move when the tank is getting low and will stop moving when the level has dropped to 20% or below. However, it’s not as accurate as a float gauge and will only provide a general estimate of the remaining propane.

In addition to the gauge, there are other signs that your propane is running low. If your piolet light is flickering or sputtering, it means that the flame is not getting enough oxygen and that you need to do a gas refill. A flickering flame can be dangerous, and it’s best to have a steady flow of propane so your appliances continue to work safely.

Another way to tell if your propane is getting low is to weigh your bottle. Most cylinders have their empty tare weight stamped on them, and when you bring in your bottle to be refilled the staff will add the weight of the new tank to calculate how much gas to put into it. If your cylinder is heavier than the new one, then it’s almost empty and you will need to make a call for a refill soon.

If you find that it’s difficult to keep track of your propane tank level and you don’t want the hassle of checking it yourself, you can always sign up for a propane auto-fill program. The company will monitor your tank for you, and they’ll send a delivery truck to your home when it’s time to fill it up. This eliminates the need to constantly call in and request a delivery, which could result in a wait time of a week or more during the busiest fall months. For more information about signing up for an auto-refill program, contact a local propane service near you.