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Gas Cyl Gauge?
« on: December 05, 2016, 01:41:21 PM »
Just saw ad on tele for these, they look perfect for showing how much is left in cylinder.
http://www.blackandstone.com.au/gas-safety-gauge.html#.WEThkH__rDc

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Gas Safety Gauge
100% Auto Shut Off in the event of a major leak
Gas Level Gauge
Gas Leak Test
Child Safety
Easy To Install
Gas Safety Gauge is The All In One Gas Safety Device from Black and Stone.

Gas Safety Gauge is the handy, low cost, all in one gas safety device that shows Gas Cylinder Level at a glance, Detects Leaks and, Automatically Shuts Off The Gas in the event of a major leak.
Gas Safety Gauge can be quickly fitted to most gas cylinders.


$35, cheap enough too....

anyone using these - any good???
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2016, 01:49:14 PM »
Hmmmm...Mate........If you have 2 x 4.5 kg cylinders or 2x 9 kg. cylinders...i'm wondering why you need guages ....when one runs out.........switch to full one and fill empty at the first possibile place......Just saying.... ;D ;D
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2016, 01:53:45 PM »

  dish washing liquid tells you if it's leaking......kid's more than likley shouldn't have the responsibility.......


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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2016, 02:00:26 PM »
yep got them on Starsky, seem to work ok
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2016, 02:11:43 PM »
They're great. They tell you when you've run out.....
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2016, 02:17:13 PM »
I bought the Aldi version a few months ago for $20.  I recently ran out of gas and was surprised that it didn't provide very much warning.  It's also supposed to close in the event of a hose rupture so this feature is even more important.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2016, 02:32:39 PM »
As a safety cut off if the hose fractures they are a good idea.  As a gauge they are next to useless.  Yes I have one for the safety side of things, second gas bottle for when the first one runs out.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2016, 02:35:21 PM »
I’ve had one for about 5 years and works well. While the gauge gives an idea of how much gas in left I didn’t buy mine for that reason.

I bought mine after seeing a story on the news about some kids why got burnt while standing with their Dad who was cooking on the BBQ and something went wrong which resulted in a fireball severely burning all of them.

So I bought mine for the 100% Auto Shut Off in the event of a major leak as the fireman they interview with this story said this wouldn’t have happened if they had one of these safety gauges.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2016, 02:41:12 PM »
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I’ve had one for about 5 years and works well. While the gauge gives an idea of how much gas in left I didn’t buy mine for that reason.
that's all I want mine for.. using the trailer couple of times a year never sure when it was filled last and how much was used... same as the home BBQ which the cyl doubles with the shed heater... not that sure how much the heater uses.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2016, 03:15:31 PM »
You might be better off with one of these? I had one a few years ago, and they seem to work pretty well.
The only catch is you need to be using the gas for them to read, as they work by detecting the temperature which varies between the liquid and gas in the bottle when gas is being used.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Campmaster-Gas-Level-Indicator/188871
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2016, 04:58:23 PM »
I have had one on a 9 kg bottle for 2 years. Works a treat. Only have a place for the one bottle so it is handy to know that you have enough to complete the cocking and keep the fridge running.

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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2016, 06:21:24 PM »
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2016, 09:21:07 PM »
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2016, 09:41:51 PM »
Pressure gauges don't work on LPG cylinders as a means of telling you how full it is as explained here-
https://www.elgas.com.au/blog/353-how-much-gas-is-left-in-the-gas-bottle

However that Gas Safety Gauge (or Gasfuse brand) is very handy as an overall gas system integrity checker and a blow off preventer as I discussed here in this thread-
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=50549.0

As a system integrity check of my Jayco I can open the gas bottle and pressurise the system and then shut off the bottle again and leave it overnight and the gauge should read the same in the morning. If it doesn' t(and I observed that initially when I bought the rig secondhand) then I have got a leak somewhere and need to fix it pronto.  That capability is important with a piping system and appliances that I'm bouncing all over the countryside, unlike fixed appliances on mains at home.

Quest: How do you check the integrity of your gas system before every trip?
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2016, 08:28:36 AM »
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2016, 08:55:54 AM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on December 06, 2016, 08:28:36 AM
Seems Gaslevel make a couple of ultrasound level checkers too-

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222278933694?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
and their original one-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272002119375?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
They look interesting, but coming from ramat yshay M.B 10019, Israel  wonder what happens when you press the button :o
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2016, 11:26:13 AM »
I have just install 2 of the cheap gas fuses.
Just needed an idea when gas may run out, hate to be having a shower and it turns cold😬😬
Or the roast in the Weber is only half cooked.!!!
Pretty lame isn't it when you have nothing else to buy.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2016, 11:43:37 AM »
Quote from: Rob C on December 06, 2016, 11:26:13 AM
I have just install 2 of the cheap gas fuses.
Just needed an idea when gas may run out, hate to be having a shower and it turns cold😬😬
Or the roast in the Weber is only half cooked.!!!
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Sorry Rob, but I think you're going to be disappointed......

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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2016, 11:55:55 AM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on December 06, 2016, 08:28:36 AM
Seems Gaslevel make a couple of ultrasound level checkers too-

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222278933694?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
and their original one-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272002119375?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


https://www.truma.com/au/en/gas-supply/truma-levelcheck.php
a few of these got handed out on the fraser trip havent heard any reviews back though
i use one and there not bad. pricey though

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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2016, 12:23:22 PM »
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i use one and there not bad. pricey though
how much?
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2016, 12:24:19 PM »
Quote from: Rob C on December 06, 2016, 11:26:13 AM
I have just install 2 of the cheap gas fuses.
Just needed an idea when gas may run out, hate to be having a shower and it turns cold😬😬
Or the roast in the Weber is only half cooked.!!!
Pretty lame isn't it when you have nothing else to buy.

They will tell you when the gas is about to run out. Roughly 2 minutes before it runs out. Before that, they will indicate somewhere in the green area, dependant on ambient temperature.
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2016, 01:05:59 PM »
Quote from: Green rv on December 06, 2016, 11:55:55 AM
https://www.truma.com/au/en/gas-supply/truma-levelcheck.php
a few of these got handed out on the fraser trip havent heard any reviews back though
i use one and there not bad. pricey though

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Damn Adam I think I need one of these!!!

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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2016, 01:27:02 PM »
Quote from: Swannie on December 06, 2016, 01:05:59 PM
Damn Adam I think I need one of these!!! bahahahah

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Quote from: Bird on December 06, 2016, 12:23:22 PM
how much? bahahahah

RRP $99.00 (OUCH!!!!)
best price $79.00 (ouch!)

isuzumu has one, need him to give it a product review.
he won it in a beauty contest at fraser

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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2016, 01:38:27 PM »
Quote from: Swannie on December 06, 2016, 01:05:59 PM
Damn Adam I think I need one of these!!!

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I agree. Then sell it to me in a few months :P
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Re: Gas Cyl Gauge?
« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2016, 01:40:42 PM »
I have one of the ultra sonic types, have found it to be temperamental on small cylinders.
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