When you need to refill your propane tank, it’s important to find a place that’s reliable and affordable. The key is to read the fine print and make sure that you’re getting the most propane out of your tank.
Almost all residential propane tanks have gauges that will indicate how much propane is inside your tank. Those gauges can help you know when it’s time to get a propane refill.
Gas Refill FAQs
When you’re at home, you can check the tank’s gauge anytime you want to determine if you need a propane refill. If you notice that the needle is starting to lean towards the empty line, it’s time for a refill.
Some propane delivery companies will use a fixed liquid level gauge to let drivers know when to stop filling the tank. This is to prevent any leaking of propane out of the tank and to ensure the customer receives the appropriate amount of fuel.
Most propane delivery companies also utilize a vapor return hose during warmer temperatures to avoid an over-pressure condition. This hose is attached to the propane tank during delivery to relieve pressure and ensure that the driver doesn’t inadvertently allow any gas to leak out of the tank.
A sputtering flame or low flame is another telltale sign that your propane tank needs a refill. This usually indicates that there’s not enough fuel to power your appliances or you may have run out of propane.
Whether you need propane for your grill, water heater or space heating, it’s best to have it filled in Orlando by Discount Propane before you turn the appliances off. Using propane appliances without a full tank can lead to problems like uneven flow and low fuel capacity.
Gas Bottle Refill – Decanting
The decanting method of filling gas bottles, at petrol stations, involves connecting the gas bottle to a larger LPG storage tank. This can be dangerous, especially when the operator is slow to stop the filling process, causing liquid LPG to start to bleed out of the loosened bleed screw.
There are many variables that can affect the operation of the decanting process, including the performance of the operators and dip tube lengths. The resulting inconsistencies can result in the refilling of a gas bottle that is either overfilled or underfilled, depending on the gas bottle and the operator.
Digital scales, pump driven LPG and gas bottle refill carousels, such as the one in the accompanying picture from SWAP’n’GO, eliminate these issues and are a safer way to refill your tank. Aside from eliminating the issue of liquid LPG venting, they can also be much faster than decanting.