Thanks for getting straight to the point, not trying to be funny, and not saying "basically" every other word. Nice intro, good content and presentation.

I work at a BBQ grill store where we refill propane bottles. For the record, I am licensed to do so (took and passed a state mandated class/exam to earn the license... and no, it was not a "rubber stamp" deal). The bottle in this video is referred to as a "20# bottle," meaning that it carries a max of 20 lb of propane. But the steel in the bottle has weight, too, which is referred to as "Tare Weight" (TW). Typically nowadays, that TW is 16.6 lbs; some are 17 lbs. So, a full bottle of propane is going to weigh right at 37 lbs on your bathroom scale. You simply count down from there to find out how much propane is left. (Do this outside, of course!) Regarding gauges, I have yet to see any gauge that is anywhere near accurate. A lot of the newer bottles have basic color coded gauges on them already - green/yellow/red - and customers bring them in because their gauge reads in the lower yellow part, supposedly indicating they are close to be out of propane. However, when we put their bottle on our scale (a licensed, agricultural scale, btw), 9 times out of 9 we get readings that show there is anywhere from 4-8 lbs of propane left... meaning that it's 1/4 to 1/3 full. Which means there is still a lot of cooking left in it! One last comment: be mindful that the "propane exchange" places sell you ONLY 15 lbs of propane, and it says so right at the bottom of that big blue label. Problem is, that's a 20 lb bottle. Bottom-line, you are giving up 5 lbs of propane simply for the convenience of exchanging bottles. So, it pays to find a propane station to refill your bottle to the full 20 lbs. I'm not trying to market anything, just educate. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us at Jeff's Backyard in San Antonio, TX. facebook.com/Jeffs-Backyard-188346257945487/ www.jeffsbackyardstore.com/

No time consuming fluff prior to getting to the point??!! Spot on sir!

Dang! It actually works. You saved my cookout tomorrow because I was almost out but thought I still had a few cooks in it left. Great tip. Thank you!

Awesome tip! Even had Hank Hill to show us.

THIS WORKED!!! We weighed the tank (with some propane in it already) and subtracted the actual weight of the empty tank container first.. so we could tell that it was more than half full... then we tried THIS, and we were very happy to see that this is simple and works very well, and is accurate! THANK YOU for sharing this simple idea!

Easiest way is just to pick it up and estimate the weight. Empty tanks weigh about 10 pounds. Full tanks weigh about 25 pounds.

Thanks a lot! I'm only 19 but I'm the man of the house and it's vital that I know home improvement tips like this. This one was really great!

Quick, simple, to the point. 👏🏼 Bravo!

2 tanks, run one dry then swap to the full one. Refill the empty. But thanks for the tip.👍🏼

Nice one!!!!! Also a 20 lb tank is 37 lbs full and 17 lbs when empty. If you have a scale on hand.

great job... one came on after this, and the time was almost 6 minutes for the same thing, just alot of filler..i wanted to shame him, but ill praise you unstead... thanks alot

Thanks SO much! I'm getting prepped for the coming tropical storm and you saved me a bottle fee!

Now THAT'S something I wish I knew years ago. Thanks for posting.

This is how to make an effective, useful and to-the-point video. Excellent! And this method is better than trusting the built-in tank scale on some grilles, as they are notoriously inaccurate.

You could also weigh it on a bathroom scale and subtract the tank weight which should be printed on it.

Hey nice tip. I sometimes just grab the tank off it and swish it around to feel if there is a litre or two of fluid compressed propane in there!

Fast and to the point thanks for quick video, and for those ppl who rated finger dow GFUS

Thanks for posting this! It really takes the guesswork out of it.

Hi, Just disconnect the tank from the grill and pour hot water down the side. You should get a good idea of how much propane is left in the tank. Then the key is knowing how many btu's your grill uses. The average 3 burner grill uses about 30,000 btu's. That gives you about 9 hours of cooking time with a full tank.

Omg...awesome!!! I always wondered and now I know!! You are wonderful! Plus, it helps keep the dusty tank cleaned off, too. Thanks so very much!!!😊😊

Another option is to get yourself a second tank. That way you're always prepared for an emergency.

I've always had great success simply lifting the bottle up and feeling the weight and swirling it around to get a feel for the propane level. No need to make it this complicated.

My digital bathroom scale works great. Also, I have 2 extra tanks on hand. Found all my tanks in the trash and exchanged them for new.

Thanks for that! Super handy for a wife trying to cook dinner on my husband's grills.

Very nice! I really should have paid more attention in physics class.

You can also easily check the liquid levels using a thermal imaging camera. The downside: thermal cameras are pretty expensive.

I am glad i found this video. Perfectly informative

You rock Hank!!! Will try this suggestion. Thank you!!!

Thanks! Always wondered how to find this out. Thanks, again!.

Thanks for making a short and sweet accurate video. So many people buy the stupid pressure gauge that basically tells nothing but the ambient temperature or that the tank is empty. If there is any liquid in the tank, the pressure will read according to the ambient temperature and nothing else.

Thank you for the tip. It will come in handy. As I have no way of measuring.

Thanks Hank Hill!

Trick: fill your own tanks instead of exchange which run 15# instead of 20#

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks

This worked for me until today. It had been a while since we refilled the tank so using the hot water test, it seemed as though it was near empty as the whole tank felt warm after I poured hot water down its side. After getting the refill, I tried the hot water test again (wondering how high the hardware store filled it) but the tank still felt warm, bottom to top.

My Lord, I have been nervous that I would get the park and not have enough. Thanks for the easy peasey tutorial

Every time he said propane I was watching Hank again.

Thanks for the Tip, It Was Very Helpful and Will Go Well With The Future Shows!

Sweet, I like this tip 👍

Thanks Hank, just the tip I was looking for.

I use a gauge, but nice trick.

Hell yeah. Hank Hill🤯

Thanks for this! Was about to switch out both tanks

Thank you, Hank Hill! Very helpful!

great tip and thanks for the thorough explanation. Worked like a charm today,

I can tell just by the weight. Done it for years

Or buy a propane tank from Costco that has a gauge on top for $40. They use to be $30 but Costco just raised their price on it.

Great

Should definitely have two tanks , then just cook till it runs out and switch

thanks, great idea, simple, can use in the field on my RV

I have done this and it works!

Great tutorial buddy , thanks :).

Awsome works great

Nice easy trick. It just worked for me. Thanks

What do you do when you're using an indoor gas heater?

Excellent Tip, thanks for sharing.

Thanks, I’m going to use that

This was extremely helpful! Thanks!

Awesome trick, thanks!

Incredible video

Fabulous tip! Thank you.

That is a proper tip mate thx.

I have a question what does it mean using too much propane may result to gas pooling and will not burn?

Awesome!!!

Damn that's super clever.

Thank you sure that was brilliant

Have you seen Middle Age Man on SNL. Pretty much like this. 😅

Brilliant! Thank you!!

wonderful trick - thank you!

My boi out here sounding like hank hill 💯

Brillliant!

awesome video short and sweet. 👍👍

Very informative information.. As a thanks I subbed

Hank Hill is real!

Thanks... and could you tell us where the 'full tank' level should be?

Thank you😊

Thank you!!

Can you just use the warmth of your hands to tell?

Do you need to open it up or anything or just go in the yard and pour water on it?

Thank you So simple

Thank you

Brilliant! Thank you very much

Thanks!

After you pour water over it is it safe to use for grilling ?

good 2 know!

Thank you!

He said, run it down the side of the grill

You just saved me a trip to Home Depot!

Boom! lol, Thanks for the tip!! ^^

great video!

Learned this trick from my boy Alton Brown on Good Eats

wow!! Thanks for this tip!!!

Is this the real life Hank Hill?

Cool

Bravo!

Hank Hill lol

My way is easier, when grill goes off it’s empty, put second tank on and keep grillin, fill first tank and keep handy. Also pro tip, use bigger tanks they last longer 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

I get a lot more than 8 hrs from my tank, more like 16 would be my guess.