[geeks] Level monitoring

[Phil Stracchino]

james wrote:
>>>> Does anyone have any good, practical suggestions for
>> how to remotely >> monitor and log the propane level in an
>> outside propane tank? >>     
>>> Can't you just go out every couple of days and light a
>>> match over the opening so you can see more clearly to
>> the bottom of the tank? >
>>> [/darwinaward]
> 
> 
> You only have two good ways -
> 
> Weight.
> 
> Float level (you'll need temperature compensation for
> volume).

Yeah, I think what I'm going to have to go with is a piezo cell under
the center of the tank, assuming that's feasible once the snow's off the
ground and I can get a look at the mounting.


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