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Subject:Re: propane filling question
From:jimt
Date:Mon, 16 May 2005 15:16:05 -0600

On 5/16/05 5:58 AM, "Greg Potts" <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> I have seen adhesive strips that attach to the tank and change color
> according to temperature. When a BBQ is operating the filled portion
> of the tank will be colder than the rest and the difference in color
> will be noticeable. If you could find a way to attach one of those to
> a westy tank it would help track your propane level.
> .
> Happy trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada
>

Tried them when I still had the westy tank.  The metal of the tank is way to
thick.  These strips also only work if there is a flow of gas (the boiling
effect in the tank). Tested them on my regular tanks and found the flow had
to be pretty heavy.

Jimt