Your grill’s propane tank makes it easy to enjoy delicious barbecue with family and friends throughout the spring and summer. Refilling your tank offers benefits exchanging your tank cannot compete with, as exchanging can mean underfilling or trading in a semi-full tank. Review what you need to know about filling your propane tank for your grill from the experts at Owens Energy in Show Low, AZ. The company provides area residents with propane installation, repair, and delivery services in addition to selling propane tanks and accessories.

Review key information about refilling your propane tank to enjoy many grill-tastic nights ahead!

Safety

Standard propane barbecue tanks generally hold 20 pounds of liquid. They are not filled to the top, rather about 80% of the tank gets filled. This is to prevent highly-flammable gas from escaping the tank due to changes in temperature that cause the safety valve to vent excess liquid. Filling 80% of the tank means the liquid can expand after exposure to sunlight without the need for venting.

Gauging How Much Propane Is Left

Weighing your propane tank is arguably the better option over your vehicle’s gas gauge in determining how much liquid is left. Use your bathroom scale to weigh it, subtracting the tare weight. The tare weight is the stamped metal component welded to your propane tank that lists the weight of the tank when empty. The usual tare weight for a 20-pound tank is between 16.6 and 18 pounds. Write the resulting weight down, but keep in mind it is an average, not an exact number.

The Best Refilling Option

It is possible to refill your tank at a gas station or even a U-Haul® dealer; however, the best option is bringing your tank into Owens Energy which will save you the aggravation of hauling your tank around and finding someone to refill or replace for you. Owens Energy also features a wide range of parts for propane repairs.

For more on propane delivery, cylinder servicing, and other services available through Owens Energy, please call (928) 537-8900 or visit the website today. You can also connect to the team on Twitter.