100Lb Propane Tank

Review by Eagle Vision : Good product but with a pitfall

I grill infrequently, according to my wife and daughter, so I need a device to make sure that we have enough propane for when I do use the grill. The concept of the product is simple: Attach the device between your tank and grill's assembly. It is an accurate device which I found useful.

However, there is a possibility of the assembly loosening up between either connection. It has led to air in the line causing the grill not to function, at times.

Talk about a 'showstopper':
"Uh, Honey! Let's order out tonight!"
"Anything wrong?"
"Uh, No. I was just craving pizza."

I now use it to just 'test' the tank to determine the level (PRIOR to parties with guests) rather than keep it attached all the time.

Review by Chris Chiquoine : OK, but

I got one of these hoping to use it on my weber grill that has a small 10lb propane tank to help light the charcoal. It doesn't read at all on this tank. I moved it over to a propane heater with a standard size tank and it appears to work just fine but unfortunately the extra 3 1/2" it adds to the hookup means I can't close the door of the cabinet that holds the tank. If neither of these things creates a problem for you it seems to work fine.

Review by Beauty Fool "couch potato" : Great Device! (when you follow instructions)

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The other day I saw a plastic bag labeled, "THIS IS NOT A TOY"... and I wondered to myself who would need to receive that little pearl of wisdom. Then... I read some of the negative reviews for this product...

Let's start here: If you are unwilling and/or unable to read the instructions (written in English by someone who understands English), then do not by this product. If you think this is going to attach to your tank and miraculously tell you the level of propane under any and all use cases, you will not be pleased.

If, however, you do read the instructions, the key section is the following:
"REMEMBER: Allow propane to flow for at least 5 minutes before checking the gas level on the gauge. It is best to read propane level just before finishing the use of gas appliance and determine whether to refill the tank before next use."

Prior to the above `reminder', the instructions clearly note, "... gauge provides reading while propane is flowing..."

WHILE PROPANE IS FLOWING

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Actual Review:
As usual, using Amazon Prime, my gauge arrived two days later for free. The gauge installs just as easily as your appliance supply line connects to the tank. The assembly swivels and pivots in all directions, so you should be able to adjust the display so it's easy for you to read in your installation. (Something I note under the category of `thoughtful touch', the needle on the display is made of `glow-in-the-dark' materials. While my patio is relatively well lit with torches, it's nice to know that I won't need a flashlight to check the reading after dark.)

Once you are hooked up, the leak check is a breeze. While I learned the hard way a few weeks ago that my system is tight (I turned the burners off, but not the tank... and didn't loose and fuel), over time it will be nice to know I have an easy way to be certain that I'm leak free.

In the past, I've kept a 2nd tank on hand in case I drained one in mid-cook... it's nice to know that I now have a way of knowing that the time to change out the tank is drawing near. The instructions clearly state, "'when ... gauge shows REFILL, you have only 20 minutes of propane left in the tank.

Bottom line: Portable propane tanks are a bear to track, no matter whether you are using a gauge or scale. Be proactive: Always have a spare, and use a gauge so you'll know the time to change tanks is coming!