How often do you get your friends, neighbors and loved ones together in the backyard for a cookout? For many Roach Energy customers, virtually every weekend involves slathered ribs, sizzling burgers, mouthwatering kebabs and fresh-from-the-water fish.
With a spread like that — and a top-of-the-line propane grill — you can be pretty certain that guests will be singing your praises. After all, today’s gas grills have quick ignitions, exacting temperature control and a range of accessories to facilitate almost any kind of meal.
Even so, you need to make sure you have an adequate amount of propane to keep the burners lit. Here are four simple ways to keep track of how much fuel is in your grill tank this season.
A propane grill generally uses a standard 20-pound propane cylinder, and many of today’s gas grills have a gauge that can provide a general measurement of how full your grill tank is. Typically, you will attach your grill tank to a scale with a restraining bolt, and its weight provides a reading of how full it is.
Does your propane grill not have a built-in scale? For a relatively small cost, you can add an external tank gauge. External gauges are available at many hardware and home stores, as well as online retailers like Amazon. You will attach this gauge between your grill’s pressure regulator and the grill tank’s valve. Depending on the model, you can receive an analog or digital readout of the percentage fill and maybe even how much cooking time you have left. So gauges even connect to your smartphone!
Take a look at the collar of your cylinder, and you’ll find two numbers listed:
With these metrics, you can easily determine the percentage fill of your tank. Weigh the cylinder on a home scale, deduct the TW and divide the resulting number by the WC.
This method involves a little bit of science. You see, propane absorbs heat quickly. So, you can fill a bucket with hot water and pour it over your grill tank. Then, run your hand down the metal. The current fill line is the place where the metal turns cool.
If you live in Berkely County or elsewhere in Roach Energy’s Eastern Panhandle service area, we have your grill propane needs covered. Roach Energy provides fuel for propane cylinder refill and exchange sites throughout our region. There are convenient locations in Falling Waters, Shepherdstown and Martinsburg. So, don’t get caught with an empty grill tank this season.
Reach out to us any time for information about the closest propane cylinder refill or exchange location.
