Seeking A Gas Cyliner Level Indicator Gauge

[sassienie]

In my household we use gas for all our cooking.

We order a gas filled cylinder from our local supplier, the gas lasts about 2 months.

The problem is that there is no indication as to when the gas is going to run out and this is very inconvenient when the gas finishes during times when the gas supplier shops are closed. So I have been ordering a replacement filled cylinder before the gas runs out, but this is costly because there may still be gas left in the old cylinder.

Presently I lift the cylinder when I think the gas has almost finished and if it feels light, that is an indicator that the gas is nearing it`s end, but this method is not accurate and is rather hit and miss.

I have been searching around for a gauge gas level indicator (something similar as pictured below but compatible with the Thai cylinder) that is made to fit onto the gas cylinder.

I have tried, Global house, Homepro, Tescos and all the other large supermarkets plus my local gas suppliers. Of course when I asked the staff at these places, no one knew or had any idea where to obtain a gas level gauge indicator.

Would anyone here be in the knowledge as to where I could purchase one in Chiang Mai?

[David006]

Two alternates:

- run some hot water over cylinder ..condensation will show level of gas

- I jst bought a second cylinder....

[Maejo Man]

So I have been ordering a replacement filled cylinder before the gas runs out, but this is costly because there may still be gas left in the old cylinder.

Why not do the same as most smart people do, and buy another cylinder. Then you use the gas till it is completely empty, and not throw all that money away. Simply change the bottle yourself, and order a new one the next day. Not rocket science.

Edited November 24, 2009 by Maejo Man

[sassienie]

So I have been ordering a replacement filled cylinder before the gas runs out, but this is costly because there may still be gas left in the old cylinder.

Why not do the same as most smart people do, and buy another cylinder. Then you use the gas till it is completely empty, and not throw all that money away. Simply change the bottle yourself, and order a new one the next day. Not rocket science.

Thanks for your smart answer and here is my smart reply, I don`t keep a spare gas filled cylinder at home because I do not wish to have inflammable gas on the premises lying idle for several weeks for safety reasons.

I would have more peace of mind having the one cylinder and using an indicator gauge. I am only interested in hearing from members who know where to purchase an indicator gauge in Chiang Mai.

Not interested in opinions whether this is smart or not or wind up merchants. So please save your time and effort.

Edited November 24, 2009 by sassienie

[noise]

Talk to your gas supplier and show him the picture. He should give you one to replace the one you have (with deposit, of course). We got ours from our supplier; it seems to be standard now. If he doesnt have, try a new supplier?

At first we did not have one. But then I got a gas BBQ and got a small tank for that and the supplier provided a guage regulator automatically, said it was now universally provided. So said we wanted another one for the stove gas tank. OK, here you go, he said.

OBTW: Since I live in a house and have the room, I do have spare tanks on hand. The only time I do not leave the tank on until it runs dry is when the BBQ guage is quite low and I am BBQing something that I leave on there for a long time. I do not want to run out and have it go cold when I think it is slowly cooking. But then I can store my extra tanks outside.

[Bill97]

I got my pressure gauge at the gas supply shop in Mae Rim, East side of the street just South of the market, easy to find, gas cylinders in front.

[VocalNeal]

So I have been ordering a replacement filled cylinder before the gas runs out, but this is costly because there may still be gas left in the old cylinder.

Why not do the same as most smart people do, and buy another cylinder. Then you use the gas till it is completely empty, and not throw all that money away. Simply change the bottle yourself, and order a new one the next day. Not rocket science.

Thanks for your smart answer and here is my smart reply, I don`t keep a spare gas filled cylinder at home because I do not wish to have inflammable gas on the premises lying idle for several weeks for safety reasons.

I would have more peace of mind having the one cylinder and using an indicator gauge. I am only interested in hearing from members who know where to purchase an indicator gauge in Chiang Mai.

Not interested in opinions whether this is smart or not or wind up merchants. So please save your time and effort.

Big tank or small? You could buy a cheap bathroom scale. Of course you will need to let it run out one more time to get the empty weight but after that......

or you could order one of these on line and have it mailed to you.

This is just one example there are others.

[Donnyboy]

not sure where you live, but around our area, theres a local guy who has several filled bottles that exchanges a filled for a empty(from what i understand, this is the most common method), and carries it right to our kitchen. Process from phoning him to delivery takes 10 mins. We have 2 bottles as well, but we have 2 gas hobs.

[sassienie]

not sure where you live, but around our area, theres a local guy who has several filled bottles that exchanges a filled for a empty(from what i understand, this is the most common method), and carries it right to our kitchen. Process from phoning him to delivery takes 10 mins. We have 2 bottles as well, but we have 2 gas hobs.

Amazing!

I`m beginning to regret starting this thread.

Edited November 24, 2009 by sassienie

[sassienie]

I got my pressure gauge at the gas supply shop in Mae Rim, East side of the street just South of the market, easy to find, gas cylinders in front.

Thank you for the info.

Would you have a phone number for the shop?

I live almost 70 kilometres from Mae Rim and would like to check they have them in stock.

Edited November 24, 2009 by sassienie

[Donnyboy]

not sure where you live, but around our area, theres a local guy who has several filled bottles that exchanges a filled for a empty(from what i understand, this is the most common method), and carries it right to our kitchen. Process from phoning him to delivery takes 10 mins. We have 2 bottles as well, but we have 2 gas hobs.

Amazing!

I`m beginning to regret starting this thread.

dont get too upset about it, perhaps others looking for other alternatives to what youre looking for might find my (and others) answer useful

sometimes your own ideas might not be the best, take it or leave it,no harm done

regards

[Maejo Man]

Thanks for your smart answer and here is my smart reply, I don`t keep a spare gas filled cylinder at home because I do not wish to have inflammable gas on the premises lying idle for several weeks for safety reasons.

I would have more peace of mind having the one cylinder and using an indicator gauge. I am only interested in hearing from members who know where to purchase an indicator gauge in Chiang Mai.

Not meant to be smart old son, just mentioning what the sensible people do. If you prefer to remain paranoid about your safety, naturally that's your choice, but as my Kiwi mate Donnyboy said, some other posters might benefit from alternative suggestions

[Cuban]

Having a spare gas cylinder (can be a smaller one) chained up as a reserve makes sense, and is not a major safety risk if stored with care. As for measuring the gas you have left use a spring balance or less effective would be a stick-on level gauge, not seen here but in the west. Probably not sold as most people hold a spare cylinder or use a balance.

[Bill97]

I got my pressure gauge at the gas supply shop in Mae Rim, East side of the street just South of the market, easy to find, gas cylinders in front.

Thank you for the info.

Would you have a phone number for the shop?

I live almost 70 kilometres from Mae Rim and would like to check they have them in stock.

Yes

[bunta71]

I got my pressure gauge at the gas supply shop in Mae Rim, East side of the street just South of the market, easy to find, gas cylinders in front.

Thank you for the info.

Would you have a phone number for the shop?

I live almost 70 kilometres from Mae Rim and would like to check they have them in stock.

Yes

Another place that always has them is an LPG installation shop on the northern side of the frontage road about 100 meters before the intersection of the Super Hiway driving east before the Thepannya (spelling?) Hospital which used to be Chiang Mai 2 hospital