Mark Hajewski

Propane cylinders and propane tanks are different categories. Propane cylinders are consumer use bottles, ranging from 4.7 gallons to 24 gallons. They are categorized by the weight of the propane that is in the bottle. So a 20lb cylinder is going to hold 4.7 gallons of propane at 4.24 pounds per gallon (4.24 x 4.7 … Read more

Propane tanks are filled to 80% capacity in order to allow for expansion of gas with changing temperatures. The gas will warm and expand and you want some space for the expansion in the tank. If you did not have room, the gas would probably vent out the pressure release valve. This creates a very … Read more

This is not a straight forward answer. There are lots of variables to consider. However, you can estimate the amount of time your heater would be able run at full tilt with a given amount of propane. Use these estimates as approximations. Don’t let your tanks run low.REGISTER WITH SERVICE EXPRESS FOR TEXT-2-FILL SERVICE TODAY. … Read more