Loren Coe wrote:


the one metro propane distributor in N.Dallas used both scale and
meter to fill bbq tanks. he never looked at the meter, just took
the printout and handed to the customer. although a flat rate, the
office wanted that ticket.


I hope they also opened the bleed valve.

Whether it's a portable, motor fuel or stationary tank the bleed valve
must be opened.

The bleed valve is attached to a dip tube. The dip tube extends into the
tank like a stand pipe in reverse. The bleeder valve spits when a tank
is filled to it's designed capacity.

If you need to know the designed dip tube length look at the collar on
the tank. There will be a stamping: D.T. XXX where the XXX is the length
of the needed tube.


As I said the bleeder is to be opened every time the tank is filled.
Period. Scales are known to be inaccurate, OPDs are not to be trusted.
The dip tube is always right, assuming it's in place and the proper
length (I have a story about my former boss and dip tubes which I will
spare you, take my word that sometimes the wrong ones are installed).

A missing dip tube is somewhat rare.

Listen while your tanks being filled. If a tank fills to 100% it makes a
very distinctive blooeeep sound.


If you pick up your tank and shake it and you can't feel the fluid
sloshing it's been overfilled (or it's empty).


--

Mark

N.E. Ohio


Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens,
A.K.A. Mark Twain)

When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the
suspense. (Gaz, r.moto)