[C320-list] Propane Tank Pressure

[Delia Mace]

Hi all

For what its worth, here is my understanding of pressure readings.  First of
all, here "down under" we use Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) which I
understand to be a mixture of liquefied propane and other gases.  I know
that different countries around the world use different mixtures of gases.

Anyway, my gauge (OK, gage for the majority of readers) maxes out when the
tank is full and it only begins to read when there is less than about 10% to
15% of LPG remaining.  So it's useful to warn me that the tank needs
filling.  We can get tanks with a float gauge (gage) if we want to know how
much LPG is in the tank.

Hope that helps some, if only the Aussie owners.

Owen Mace
Baloo  #727
Adelaide, Australia

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bryan Martin
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:28 AM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: [C320-list] Propane Tank Pressure

Hello all,

I am preparing for an extended cruise on the boat and wanted to be sure I
have enough propane for many meals aboard.  I have never refilled the
propane since I've owned the boat (3 yrs) and have only now actually paid
any attention to the pressure gauge.  

My question is, what should the pressure reading be for a full propane tank?
I have 100psi now, is this good? Is this almost empty?  Any insight from the
sage gurus on the list would be appreciated. 

Thanks for your help,

v/r
Bryan Martin
#507