Propane Tank Capacity? (84FC35SB)

[Eric LaCruze]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Keith Strehle"
wrote:
>
> I recently found out my propane gage is incorrect and ran out of
> propane. I was told it was a 45 gallon tank. But when I filled it the
> guy tried to tell me it was a 20 gallon tank. He said it would only
> take 20 gallons? I'm sure he wanted to sell more propane so what's the
> deal? Is it 45gl or 20gl?
>
> Thanks, Keith
> 84FC35SB
>

Propane is a mixture of many component hydrocarbons, as well as oils,
smelly stuff, and whatever impurities get left in. It's very common to
have a significant accumulation of heavy components in your tank; it's
even worse if you regularly take LP from a source which is at the end
of the local supply chain. If your tank has a drain in the bottom,
have an approved LP handling facility check to see how much is in
there that doesn't belong. I've never seen a tank 1/2 full of junk,
but I've seen enough accumulate in LP carburetors in less than 3
months to put the equipment down.

Eric