I'm not doubting you, but what kind of picnic table?
In all the years I've been using portable grills I've even never scorched a table, let alone burned a hole in one. When I camp I have a couple of wooden cabinets that I made to transport and hold our kitchen stuff. They get put up on stands and then a 2' x 4? piece of plywood goes across the gap and the grill and stove go on top. The grill has never even scorched the plywood.
Who needs an online link. I've had it happen. Didn't need the fire department - just a pail of river water. - didn't actually flame, but charred about 1/4 inch deep. In Algonquin Park.
It was 2X8 pine or spruce - Parks Canada issue - Algonquin Park - Pog Lake Campground if I remember correctly.
I got a grill I bough at rite aid for $20 I use frequently. It's even got Thermometer. Been using It at camp, but it's been around. If I saw it again, I would buy it, especially at $20. Sometimes you find amazing deals.
I also have a Coleman grill plate, not as useful. Another cheap propane two burner stove I keep as spare. Also a Coleman liquid gas two burner stove, I used mostly when we camped in tents.
Greg
I usually shake the tank. Works for me.
That grill I bought 4-5 years ago for $20 at rite aid looks similar to this...
Greg
Thank you Emma Genius.
I chilled the propane cylinder overnight in the frig, and then brought it o ut into the kitchen. Waited about 8 minutes and then scanned it with my te mperature IR scanner. Very distinct change in case temperature over a heig ht difference of one inch. Tank is about half full.
the frig, and then brought it out into the kitchen. Waited about 8 minutes and then scanned it with my temperature IR scanner. Very distinct change in case temperature over a height difference of one inch. Tank is about half full.
I'd be tempted to buy a full one, and repeat the test. If a tank is filled to half the length of the tank, it may actually be 7/8 full. You aren't sure, yet....
Now that you mention it, 85% is the fill limit on the 500 and 1000 gallon tanks for agricultural and home heating use.
I have a spotlight that I have had for years. I want to know how much light I have used, and how much light is left in the spotlight.
Well, silly. Put it in the freezer over night, and then warm it for a few minutes. Check it with IR thermometer to find out.
Make sure the light in the freezed goes out when you close the freezer.
All you have to do is pour a cup of warm water over the side. I did it with a large tank at camp. Work well. Surprised it was almost fill.
Greg
How much spot could a spotlight light if a spotlight could light spot?
I move to CLOSE THIS THREAD!!!!
Years ago, my Dad worked in the training department of Eastman Kodak. One of his bits of wisdom "Yesterday's solutions will be applied to today's problems, when they are not appropriate."
Check with IR thermom?
Second!
Dang! I haven't made any profane, nasty remarks or questioned anyone's parentage yet. o_O
TDD
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I chilled the propane cylinder overnight in the frig, and then brought it out into the kitchen. Waited about 8 minutes and then scanned it with my temperature IR scanner. Very distinct change in case temperature over a height difference of one inch. Tank is about half full.
Is the full and empty weights not stamped on the cylinder?
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