Comments on: The propane gauge is boring, but it works http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/ Playing with cool gadgets in the ongoing search for the Coolest Gadget Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:02:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Joe http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-385300 Joe Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:33:00 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-385300 Matt - perhaps you should stick to delivering propane and leave the physics to somebody who knows.... yes when a propane tank is closed, it will register close to the same pressure, but when the tank is open and your grill is on, the propane gas gauge will register the correct amount of propane in the tank, because now the volume is not constant. Thats the time to take a reading, when you are using your grill. Matt – perhaps you should stick to delivering propane and leave the physics to somebody who knows…. yes when a propane tank is closed, it will register close to the same pressure, but when the tank is open and your grill is on, the propane gas gauge will register the correct amount of propane in the tank, because now the volume is not constant. Thats the time to take a reading, when you are using your grill.

]]> By: Will T. http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-355102 Will T. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:29:35 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-355102 I also endorse the Grill Gauge! I bought one last year and the thing is so reliable - I even take it to the refiller to verfiy I'm getting a properly filled tank because many propane suppliers are now under-filling the tanks!!! I bought online for like $12.99 + shipping. Trust me, I've tried everything before this and I've bought two others for my father-in-law and brother-in-law (www.grillgauge.com). Will T. I also endorse the Grill Gauge! I bought one last year and the thing is so reliable – I even take it to the refiller to verfiy I’m getting a properly filled tank because many propane suppliers are now under-filling the tanks!!! I bought online for like $12.99 + shipping. Trust me, I’ve tried everything before this and I’ve bought two others for my father-in-law and brother-in-law (www.grillgauge.com).

Will T.

]]> By: Chris Saltzman http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-355101 Chris Saltzman Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:13 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-355101 By far and away the best propane gauge available is the GRILL GAUGE (www.grillgauge.com). Unlike those other contraptions, the Grill Gauge is calibrated to measure the weight of the propane and the tare weight of the tank. Very simple (hand-held and immediate results), but very effective! That's my choice - and only about $14! chris S. By far and away the best propane gauge available is the GRILL GAUGE (www.grillgauge.com). Unlike those other contraptions, the Grill Gauge is calibrated to measure the weight of the propane and the tare weight of the tank. Very simple (hand-held and immediate results), but very effective! That’s my choice – and only about $14!

chris S.

]]> By: Michele http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-344045 Michele Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:49:09 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-344045 If you check out www.gaswatch.com, the GasWatch product offers many different types of the gas gauge for your propane tanks. They do carry LED versions of the gas gauge as well as the simple, manual kind. They're sold in Lowe's, Target, Sam's Club, Ace Hardware, True Value, etc. I would recommend this product as it has great customer satisfaction and is only $20. If you check out http://www.gaswatch.com, the GasWatch product offers many different types of the gas gauge for your propane tanks. They do carry LED versions of the gas gauge as well as the simple, manual kind. They’re sold in Lowe’s, Target, Sam’s Club, Ace Hardware, True Value, etc. I would recommend this product as it has great customer satisfaction and is only $20.

]]> By: Matt Scott http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-338136 Matt Scott Sun, 25 May 2008 16:56:29 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-338136 This device works by measuring the pressure in the tank. As long as there is liquid in the tank, the pressure will vary with the temperature (not the volume in the tank). The pressure will drop once the liquid runs out. The only thing a pressure guage can tell you is if you are about to run out. It can not tell you the fuel level in the tank. Matt Scott- delivery driver for Kamps Propane. This device works by measuring the pressure in the tank. As long as there is liquid in the tank, the pressure will vary with the temperature (not the volume in the tank). The pressure will drop once the liquid runs out. The only thing a pressure guage can tell you is if you are about to run out. It can not tell you the fuel level in the tank. Matt Scott- delivery driver for Kamps Propane.

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]]> By: Neagle http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/comment-page-1/#comment-304925 Neagle Mon, 14 May 2007 06:09:20 +0000 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070513/the-propane-gauge-is-boring-but-it-works/#comment-304925 Cool! I have only been able to find an LED version of this device. Sometimes it's refreshing to have a simple, reliable, manual gauge. Cool! I have only been able to find an LED version of this device. Sometimes it’s refreshing to have a simple, reliable, manual gauge.

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