Dometic LP GasChecker (LPGC10)

I have the Truma as well as the Dometic (the Dometic was a gift)  I never have an empty tank to test them on, so I let my propane run the fridge after the Pismo Rally in hopes that I can get a reading with the Truma and the Dometic...

I'll post back here with a review of the Truma unit after I test it.  Thanks Jeff for the heads up on the "C" grade.

WoodGlue

You bet WG.

Yeah, it is just annoying after just 4 or 5 checks on a known tank level.  Not fun.  Not even close to precise.  Hit-and-miss.  Just frustrating.

I can see this thing in a year or 2 now - I'll find it in the garage with a dead battery.

I'm sprinting back to the good old hot water down the side of the tank with a quick feel and you always know the LP level method.

I purchased one of those a couple years ago and had similar results.........not consistent at all. I haven't yet seen the Truma in action and hopefully it works. Looking forward to your report Lauren.

Jeff, does the hot water method required LP being drawn from the tank at the time, or can you do it without any LP flowing from the tank?

Kent -

Either way.  Being drawn from, stationary, or even completely disconnected.

Kent -

Here is a demonstration that I did 17 days ago on a disconnected tank -

https://community.lanceowners.org/top...6#490650639679196176

Just had a positive experience on the back yard bbq tank (20 lb.).

The bbq was off.  I did not have a hand on the tank.  There were no lights on anywhere around (all of my previous tests were in the garage with lights on or outside with lights on nearby).

This time I cleaned the probe end with a wet paper towel & did not dry it off.  I then immediately checked the tank.  The results were pretty positive although with 3 missed/flashing readings.  The LP level is right below the weld on the tank.  I am going to go get this tank filled in a bit and will post the amount that fills the tank when I return.

Here are a few shots - current air temp, LP level shots, and hot water method level -

2 more pictures before I go get it filled -

Interesting. I wonder if the wet tip on the LP checker had anything to do with the new found increase in consistency.

That's what I'm thinking.

Plus there were no lights or other electronics on in the area.

So far a hand on the tank or not on the tank makes no difference.

Running a few more errands before getting the tank filled and back home ...

I have a Truma. I bought it and then had one donated for last years 50/50 rally. I'm not sure who won it but I'll bring mine up to the Big 26 if anyone wants to try it. I haven't had much luck with it. I think it might be the gauge mechanism in the tank causing problems. It always reads low even with a full tank.

I'm back with 6.2 pounds of LP and the tank is as full as is possible.

Once again, bbq is off, no hand on the tank, wet probe end, & no lights on.

3 readings with 4 misfires/flashing.

Also used the hot water method which gave the precise level.

The device doesn't work once you get off of a flat surface (90 degrees) as you can see below where the tank tapers at the top.

Pictures below -

Bottom line - I'm still sticking to my C grade/rating.

This will most likely get lost in the garage and I will continue to get a cup of hot water from the TT sink to pour on the TT LP tank to see exactly how much LP is left to run the WH to heat up the fresh water in the TT for me to drain from the TT sink.    

Looks like land fill to me Jeff.

GRUMPA posted:

Looks like land fill to me Jeff.

I agree GRUMPA.

Plastic packaging, plastic housing, battery inside, etc... all destined to be around long after we are decomposed.

I'm proud to be 99% biodegradable.

Haha! Same here.

I do have one fake tooth (still wish I had caught that fly ball in my glove instead of my face out in centerfield when I was 11) that will still be around.  Although the buzzards, maggots, & worms may eat that as well and "pass" it around occasionally.  

Yes, dental work is the other 1%

Anyone tried this one?  https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...e2fb56a65f8876169f4b