dennis 221
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Yes I'm old. Forget stuff..so after are 120 day trip last fall, I'm not remembering if I filled both my 10lbs propane tanks.. can someone tell me the weight of a full tank.?
According to the Gas Processors Association table of physical properties of hydrocarbons, propane has a liquid density of 4.2285 pounds/gallon at 60 degrees F. Of course the propane we put in our tanks probably isn't 100% propane and likely has varying amounts of other hydrocarbons (primarily propylene, isobutane, and n-butane). The butanes will increase the density somewhat. So, the actual density probably varies from fill up to fill up. However, I think 4.2 lbs/gal is probably the best guess unless you have other information about the composition.craig333 said:Kind of interesting. There are some that say propane weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon while others list it as 4.7.
Unless I'm positive that I have not put a full tank inservice, I always fill to top off before each trip. I'm finding it harder and harder to locate places that fill tanks lately. Everyone has gone to the tank exchange method. This does not work with our 10b tanks. Even while in Bishop a few months ago, I only found one place that would fill my tank! I'm now mapping out fill locations along the way prior to hitting the road.dennis 221 said:Yes I'm old. Forget stuff..so after are 120 day trip last fall, I'm not remembering if I filled both my 10lbs propane tanks.. can someone tell me the weight of a full tank.?
Ace Hardware on 395 just south of Line.Cpt Davenport said:Unless I'm positive that I have not put a full tank inservice, I always fill to top off before each trip. I'm finding it harder and harder to locate places that fill tanks lately. Everyone has gone to the tank exchange method. This does not work with our 10b tanks. Even while in Bishop a few months ago, I only found one place that would fill my tank! I'm now mapping out fill locations along the way prior to hitting the road.
Thank you!!!!!!!! The Paiute Gas station was all I found. Now I know for next time.ski3pin said:Ace Hardware on 395 just south of Line.