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How to Read Your Tank Gauge

Propane tanks can only be filled to 80% to allow for heat expansion. In the summer, they may only be filled to 70% or 75% when the temperature outside is much warmer.

Numbers indicate the percentage of gar remaining in the tank.

Look at the gauge attached to the tank with numbers from 5 to 95. Don't confuse it with the pressure gauge, with numbers from 0 to 300.

Please use the following chart to determine how many gallons are in your tank

 % in Tank 120 Gal Tank   250 Gal Tank  500 Gal Tank  1000 Gal Tank
 80%  96  200  400  800
 70%  84  175  350  700
 60%  72  150  300  600
 50%  60  125  250  500
 40%  48  100  200  400
 30%  36  75  150  300
 If Gauge  Reads Less  Than 25%  Order Gas  NOW!
 20%  24  50  100  200
 10%  12  25  50  100

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