My Raven shell has two tweener propane cylinders (smaller than 20 lb classic grill tank and larger than the 5 lb-er). I *think* they're 10 pound Manchester cylinders. They are stamped with 14.4 Tare Weight. I weighed them full and they come up with just about 10 pounds more than the tare weight, 24.5.
I developed a system based on those "knowns" where I weigh the cylinder with a luggage scale to make sure I don't cut it too close.
I "ran out" today at lunch. The system cut out and wouldn't restart no matter what temp I raised it to. I shut it off and then turned it back on, but it only ran for a bit because it wouldn't light.
I pulled the cylinder to confirm my assumptions, but it still weighed a little over 18 lbs. I replaced that cylinder with a full one and it ran just fine.
I'm trying to figure this out. Is 18ish pounds the real empty weight and not the TW stamped on the cylinder or is the system configured so that it will only run a tank so low? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
I developed a system based on those "knowns" where I weigh the cylinder with a luggage scale to make sure I don't cut it too close.
I "ran out" today at lunch. The system cut out and wouldn't restart no matter what temp I raised it to. I shut it off and then turned it back on, but it only ran for a bit because it wouldn't light.
I pulled the cylinder to confirm my assumptions, but it still weighed a little over 18 lbs. I replaced that cylinder with a full one and it ran just fine.
I'm trying to figure this out. Is 18ish pounds the real empty weight and not the TW stamped on the cylinder or is the system configured so that it will only run a tank so low? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.