Genesis 1000 Tank Scale Gauge Question

[Brian O’Donnell]

So, I've had a Genesis 1000 sitting in my garage for over a year just waiting to be redone. But, life happens… I am finally just about done with the rehab. I have question about the tank scale. I printed off the .pdf that is floating around on this site and a neighbor of mine was able to make a paint stencil of it using his laser cutter. But I just realized that I'm not sure how high on the leg the sticker was applied. Does anyone have any idea how high up the bottom of the stencil should be positioned? I am looking for measurement off the bottom of the stand. Not from the ground and including the wheel. Thanks in advance!

 

[DanHoo]

Top of the sticker is 8.5 inches down from the cross member.

Bottom of the sticker is 12 5/8 up from the bottom of the leg.

This is on (I believe) a 98 genesis but not certain on the year.

I changed the scale to a Silver B style but that part of the frame is a 1000.

And my tank is empty...

 

[Ed P]

It's easier to measure from the top down. 1998 Genesis 1200 Platinum, 8.25" on mine. You can adjust the tank scale for empty (tare) weight. HTH

 

[DanHoo]

Another option is put an empty tank on the scale, and locate where E needs to be.

Full doesn't matter if it is off a little but getting it lined up for E is what you'll want

 

[Ed P]

Yeah, I don't trust the gauge too much when it gets close to empty. The tare weight varies from tank to tank if you have more than one tank. I use a <$10 luggage scale (because I already had one for another purpose) when it gets low to know if I will need to change the tank during the next cook.

 

[Brian O’Donnell]

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I appreciate it.

 

[Ed P]

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I appreciate it.

The best questions are the ones that help everyone! I never thought to get this measurement, and it might help me or someone else down the road. Thank you for asking!

 

[DanHoo]

Yeah, I don't trust the gauge too much when it gets close to empty. The tare weight varies from tank to tank if you have more than one tank. I use a <$10 luggage scale (because I already had one for another purpose) when it gets low to know if I will need to change the tank during the next cook.

Good point on the empty tank weight.

 

[Ed P]

Good point on the empty tank weight.

I refill my tanks (as opposed to exchanging them) so I make sure to get every last ounce of LPG out of a tank to minimize trips to the refill station.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I refill my tanks (as opposed to exchanging them) so I make sure to get every last ounce of LPG out of a tank to minimize trips to the refill station.

I always run the tank out completely and then switch them out. The tank gauge just warns you to make sure you have another tank ready to go.

 

[Bruce]

IMO, the tank holder, is just that, a holder. The scale part might work OK for a year or so, but after that, it is at best a rough indication of the tank LP level.