Everything shown for this gauge shows 18-20 lb tanks. Does anyone know if it will work with 30 lb tanks?
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It probably won't measure correctly. The idea here is that the gauge reads empty when it is hooked to the exact weight of a standard 20 lb. tank. Let's say that's 5 lbs. If your 30 lb. tank weighs 7 lbs. when empty, the needle on this would still read above empty. You could only really use this if you weighted your tank when it is empty and custom marked that as the new zero or empty value. Also, I don't know how well this would tolerate weighing your tank at full weight.
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It probably would but the readings wouldn't be accurate. For example 1/4-1/2 would probably = empty. Also, the added weight would probably damage the gauge. Another option is buying a standard personal weight scale and subtracting the tanks weight when empty. Hope this helps.
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You would have to re-calibrate it and do the math because it's basically a scale that's calibrated for 20 lb tanks. But now that I think about it probably won't work because if your tank is full when measured it would read off the scale's highest limit. The answer is NO
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The fill level indicators on the gauge are only calibrated for use with a standard 18-20 lb. tank. It will not work with a 30 lb. tank.
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I only use this gauge on a standard 20 lb. tank. It is simply the cheapest and easiest way of gauging the amount of propane still in the tank. You might have more luck with the strip that you paste on to the tank, which measures the tank temperature and indicates the fullness.
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Yes a standard 20lb tank will fit. It is designed for a 20lb tank with a nice cradle with thumb screw to secure it. The specs are wrong in the Amazon ad re: size of tank. I just set ours up - easy and a decent flame in daylight when I tested. We'll see how it looks tonight - 50 degrees in Chicago area.
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I'm not very familiar with that but I'll tell u I have an RV that I use the "blue rhino" or "Americgas" brand 15lb tanks. It's an inline gauge and fits both. The gauge shows approximate tank level with 3 different bars. One for hot days, one for warm days, and one for cold days. The product functions well and I would buy another one if I needed it. I hope this helps
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The one I got is not any 30 lbs. It has no tank, maybe that's the 30 lbs. one.
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yes you can operate it from a 20 pound or a 30 pounds or even larger but you need to order the hose and regulator that they sell with the Mr buddy heater you can order the hose and regulator separate just be aware that this heater depending on how cold it is will use up a 20 pound tank within 4 days if it is cold outside I put mine on a large tank with a regulator remember you definitely need the regulator if the tank does not have one hope this helped you
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Heated my 36 foot trailer in November in northern Ontario. I always runv30lb tanks but I cant see why a 20 wont work. Ed
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Hello, Amazon asked that I give you my knowledge on this. I have 5, 20, 40 lb propane tanks and the regulators work on each of those. The screw type is the same for all 3 of my tanks. I also bought an adapter that allows me to fill up the 16 oz bottles from my bigger tanks. Haven't heard of a 30lb tank before but would guess it has the same screw thread pattern as all the others. Good Luck, Davis
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As long as you can get to the tank and lift it straight up I think it should work fine. My tank happens to be in a patio heater and I have to take it out to use this gauge, thats why my tank has a gauge on it. I have used it to make sure the gas vendor has filled the tank. I hope this helps. Chuck
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Many tanks are now filled with 15lbs propane so 15lbs + avg 17lbs Tare Weight is usually around 32lbs. A full 20lbs propane fill is usually around 37lbs. Check the label to see if it is a 15lb or 20lb fill. A 15lb fill will start this gauge at 3/4 full marker. A 20lb fill will start tis gauge at the full marker.
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As long as your tank has the right hand male acme thread to match the female acme thread in the hose it will work. The average size of a common 20 pound tank that you can exchange almost anywhere now is about 5 gallons the next size up is a 30 pound tank and they don't recommend you using this hose on that size tank because of the difference in output pressure ratings.
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I had this on a 29g and it worked very well. definitely do the bubble counter though so you don't get crap in the line into your tank
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It should handle the weight just fine, since it is rated for 29 gallons along with 20 and 37. Just check the measurements of the 29 to make sure they match the shelf. I have 2 of these stands that I keep 20 gallon long tanks on.
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I also find it odd they do not state the gauge. Might as well go with 33g, the smallest available.
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No...If you decide to get a gage, get one that weighs the tank. Flow or pressure gages are unreliable. are very unreliable
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Hi Edward,Yes, you can still use the gauge. You will need a two stage regulator that has a POL inlet connection. Your gauge would hook inline between your tank and then the regulator.
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According to Flame King: "The gauge is a liquid level gauge inside the tank." Not sure if this is correct but I am sure it could not measure the weight of the tank, and as you mentioned a pressure indicator would be useless. I don't count of this gauge since my grill has a fairly accurate weight based indicator.
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To my knowledge it only works on the 20 lb tanks, as it is actually a weight scale. 40 lbs would be past the capacity weight limit.