Whats the set psi in standard propane tanks??

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cwazy1
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:38 pm

What is the standard set psi in a small one time use propane tank?? i just tested my propane meter, and when i opened the first valve, the psi gauge shot up to like 100psi..is this right?
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:39 pm

no your gauge is broken, propane is stored in a vacuum for the most efficiency.

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Propane is usually inbetween 90 psi and sometimes over 100 depending on the temperature.
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:39 pm

The pressure depends on the temperature, usually the vapor pressure is between 130-200 psi from 73 degrees f to 120 degrees.
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:41 pm

ahhh, okok thanks! that makes me feel better about my gauge working..

i always thought the propane bottles were like 90psi
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Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:56 pm

http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/inde ... le=Propane

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