Gaslow Gauge (1 Viewer)

[Hobbyhorse]

I recently had a local dealer install the first bottle of a projected 2 bottle (11kg) Gaslow set-up. It filled fine but sadly the contents gauge registers empty. Its definitely full of gas. The dealer was very apologetic and advised that this is a common issue with Gaslow bottles and is a fault inside. They will change the bottle when I have used the gas. A bit disaapointing when I have forked out a hefty sum for the installation. However how can I know the next bottle will not be the same? (rhetorical!)

:Sad:Has anyone else had the same experience? Have Gaslow said anything? is there any alternative to having to wait till the bottles empty?

 

[drago35uk]

When I first filled mine it registered empty. But after driving about 100 miles the bumps must have freed it up and it registered full. That was 3 years ago and it's been fine ever since.

 

[pappajohn]

no alternative !

you cant decant the fuel from a full to an empty tank as the internal pressure would equalise at the half way point and you end up with two half full bottles.

not sure how the Gaslow gauge works but if its purely mechanical (not pressure related) it can jam.

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[Techno]

Yes it is common to stick on first fill, it will rectify itself after a bit of driving. As has been said :thumb:

 

[canopus]

In my experience the Gaslow clip on guages serve only as an indicative glance. Full seems to register for ever, then you look again and it reads empty.

 

[Techno]

In my experience the Gaslow clip on guages serve only as an indicative glance. Full seems to register for ever, then you look again and it reads empty.

Yes you simply need to understand how the gauge functions and gaslow provide a very clear information card with pictures to demonstrate how to interpret it. Most people either lose it or discard it and then wonder why it doesn't show what they expect.

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[Roryboys Dad]

The first time we filled the Gaslow bottle the gauge stayed on empty until we had been out for a run in the MH.

The gauge, well mine at least, seems not to fit very well and sometimes got dislodged and needed jiggling about until it registers full.

I got p*ssed off with it and decided to put a drop of super glue on the back of the clip and stuck it to the valve.

It's worked perfectly well ever since.

 

[Techno]

The first time we filled the Gaslow bottle the gauge stayed on empty until we had been out for a run in the MH.

The gauge, well mine at least, seems not to fit very well and sometimes got dislodged and needed jiggling about until it registers full.

I got p*ssed off with it and decided to put a drop of super glue on the back of the clip and stuck it to the valve.

It's worked perfectly well ever since.

Yes the plastic clips break. Mine is tie wrapped on.

 

[knokinonabit]

I'm sure I've read somewhere that the gauges may not work on the first fill, but will be fine after that, but can't find it at the moment. Someone may be able to help out with that.

As has been pointed out via the illustrations posted, the gauge only monitors the last 50% left in the bottle, that's why it seems to drop so quickly.

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[Hobbyhorse]

When I first filled mine it registered empty. But after driving about 100 miles the bumps must have freed it up and it registered full. That was 3 years ago and it's been fine ever since.

Thanks Drago 35 . I took the MH out for a weekend ad lo! - the gauge suddenly sprang to life and registered full. Clearly unrepaired winter potholes have a use!
Lets hope it continues as yours has.

 

[Hobbyhorse]

The first time we filled the Gaslow bottle the gauge stayed on empty until we had been out for a run in the MH.

The gauge, well mine at least, seems not to fit very well and sometimes got dislodged and needed jiggling about until it registers full.

I got p*ssed off with it and decided to put a drop of super glue on the back of the clip and stuck it to the valve.

It's worked perfectly well ever since.

I'm inclined to agree - the gauge is pretty flimsy and falls oiff easily - I'll bear in mind te super glue option. Thanks Roryboys Dad:thumb:

 

[jerryz]

My gaslow Guage has just gone from Full to empty in 24 hours on tank 1 , but there is lots of gas in the tank . and tank 2 is full but has no guage , Im not sure if the regulator needs turning to get tank 2 onto the system , als the guage is cracked and the clip is loose ,its a micky mouse bit of engineering ,, I want a proper reliable guage any ideas ???

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[Lenny HB]

A 10 year old thread reserected.
There are two types of gauges the ones that are inline with the outlet are useless.
The ones that fit in the top of the tank are connected to a float and register when the tank gets down to about ½ full and are fairly accurate.
I don't look at my gauges just fill up after my system has swapped to the second bottle.

 

[jerryz]

how exactly do the cheapo clip on ones work ????

 

[Lenny HB]

how exactly do the cheapo clip on ones work ????

Simple, they don't.

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[jerryz]

so I need 2 top mount gauges for 2 tanks ??? for reasonable accuracy

I noticed that Gaslow website clip on gauges are £4.99 each but on ebay they start at £12.99 to £21.99 ripoff or what !!!!!

 

[the1andonly]

the only way to get an half decent gauge you need to spend real money eg Mopeka ultrasonic or use physics and tip water over the bottles to see a condensation line. dont bother with the last one just spend money on mopeka or alternatives or get 2 bottles and use the lenny method

 

[HugoBNB]

A 10 year old thread reserected.
There are two types of gauges the ones that are inline with the outlet are useless.
The ones that fit in the top of the tank are connected to a float and register when the tank gets down to about ½ full and are fairly accurate.
I don't look at my gauges just fill up after my system has swapped to the second bottle.

From your experience, does the gauge ever register full? The reason I ask is our 11kg bottle was at just before the amber zone. We filled it up until the dispenser shut off, and the gauge was still only at 75%. That was about 16 litres of gas. I checked it when we got back to base so it had been jiggled about a bit. Like you, we have the auto swap over (to Calor as a backup) and also use the "if we are passing somewhere top it up regime."
Safe and happy travels.

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[Guigsy]

My 11kg Gaslow gauge seems to be pretty good. When I fill up, it shows full. It stays there for a short while before it starts to move, probably around the 80% mark. Then progressively drops. I've tended to refill it when the gauge is getting towards the red. I normally get about 15 litres in.

 

[Lenny HB]

From your experience, does the gauge ever register full? The reason I ask is our 11kg bottle was at just before the amber zone. We filled it up until the dispenser shut off, and the gauge was still only at 75%. That was about 16 litres of gas. I checked it when we got back to base so it had been jiggled about a bit. Like you, we have the auto swap over (to Calor as a backup) and also use the "if we are passing somewhere top it up regime."
Safe and happy travels.

I have Alugas bottles the gauge reads full until the bottles are either ½ or ⅓ ful can't remember which.

Here is a diagram of a Gaslow one.

 

[Guigsy]

I have Alugas bottles the gauge reads full until the bottles are either ½ or ⅓ ful can't remember which.

Here is a diagram of a Gaslow one.

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Don't the Gaslow ones have a double joint in the gauge arm now? So they can measure more range?

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[Lenny HB]

Don't the Gaslow ones have a double joint in the gauge arm now? So they can measure more range?

Don't know I was just showing the principle.

 

[DerryW]

Yes you simply need to understand how the gauge functions and gaslow provide a very clear information card with pictures to demonstrate how to interpret it. Most people either lose it or discard it and then wonder why it doesn't show what they expect.

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Thanks Techno, just printed off, will laminate and keep in the gas locker for ref.

 

[jerryz]

I have 2 Gaslow bottles and The ''lenny '' method seems uncomplicated ,logical , sound and cheap!!!!!!!!

Mind u the one that said it was empty is still working 10 days later

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