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How to Read your Tank Guage | More Tips | More Tips
Stay Above 20%
The Railroad Commission of Texas requires all propane gas companies to perform a leak test before refilling an empty tank, to ensure the integrity of your propane piping system. The company may have to charge for this service, so you'll save time and money by putting your account on a Keep Full program.
How to Read Your Tank Guage
If you are not sure how to read your guage, contact your propane supplier for help.
Look at hte guage attached to the tank with numbers from 5 to 95. (Don't be confused by the pressure scale with numbers from 0 to 300.)
Number indicate the percentage of gas in the tank.
If Guage Reads |
Number of Gallons Remaining |
150-GAL
Tank |
200-GAL
Tank |
250-GAL
Tank |
500-GAL
Tank |
80% |
120 |
160 |
200 |
400 |
70% |
105 |
140 |
175 |
350 |
60% |
90 |
120 |
150 |
300 |
50% |
75 |
100 |
125 |
250 |
40% |
60 |
80 |
100 |
200 |
30% |
45 |
60 |
75 |
150 |
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IF GUAGE READS LESS THAN 20%, ORDER GAS NOW! |
20% |
30 |
40 |
50 |
100 |
10% |
15 |
20 |
25 |
50 |
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