 Propane, How long will it last |
| Propane, How long will it last |
| lawdog |
 Dec 7 2007, 03:34 AM
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Is there a rule of thumb, method or chart that will give me an idea how long my propane tanks will last depending on what appliances I run. For example say I have 2 full 30lbs tanks on a 2 stage regulator how long could I run my furnace before they will run out?
-------------------- 2005 chevy 2500 duramax/allison, 2008 travel supreme river canyon 36SATSO
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| lawdog |
 Dec 8 2007, 07:25 PM
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I use 2 1500 watt heaters one in the living area and one in the bed and bath area. This year they worked fine because it wasn't as cold as last year. Last year they would only keep the temp around 58. I was just curious about how long the tanks would last if needed. I am only a part time camper so the longest I am out camping is about 8 days. CAN'T WAIT TILL SPRING!!!!!
-------------------- 2005 chevy 2500 duramax/allison, 2008 travel supreme river canyon 36SATSO
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| DXSMac |
Dec 8 2007, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(lawdog @ Dec 8 2007, 05:25 PM)  I use 2 1500 watt heaters one in the living area and one in the bed and bath area. This year they worked fine because it wasn't as cold as last year. Last year they would only keep the temp around 58. I was just curious about how long the tanks would last if needed. I am only a part time camper so the longest I am out camping is about 8 days. CAN'T WAIT TILL SPRING!!!!! Ya know..... my space heaters keep the temps around 64, and in my RV, 64 is toasty and comfortable! Yet, 64 in my home is COLD!!!!! What is the difference? The amount of space? The smaller space in my RV? JJ -------------------- JJ from Pacific Northwest
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| pianotuna |
Dec 9 2007, 08:30 AM
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Hi DXSMac,
Humidity may be much higher in the RV. If you are using oil filled radiant heat units then the infrared rays do not heat the air until they hit an object. If that object is your body--you will feel warm and toasty. QUOTE(DXSMac @ Dec 8 2007, 10:03 PM) Ya know..... my space heaters keep the temps around 64, and in my RV, 64 is toasty and comfortable! Yet, 64 in my home is COLD!!!!! What is the difference? The amount of space? The smaller space in my RV? JJ -------------------- Regards,
Don |
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| DXSMac |
Dec 9 2007, 10:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2065 Joined: 12-September 07 From: Pacific Northwest Member No.: 16651 |
QUOTE(pianotuna @ Dec 9 2007, 06:30 AM) Hi DXSMac, Humidity may be much higher in the RV. If you are using oil filled radiant heat units then the infrared rays do not heat the air until they hit an object. If that object is your body--you will feel warm and toasty. Oh! That makes sense! I was using radiant in the bedroom area, and ceramic in the front, but I just bought a heat dish that uses 1000 watts as opposed to 1500 watts, I'm going to try that out. My ceramic was an "oscillating," but the "oscillator" stopped working during my last trip. It still heats, just won't "oscillate." JJ -------------------- JJ from Pacific Northwest
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