5lb. propane tank - get or skip the one with built in gauge?

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wahoowad

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I want a 5 lb. propane tank and shopping for the Flame King one. They have a 5 lb.'er that comes with a built in gauge and one without. The one with the gauge is only 5 bucks more. I heard the gauges aren't accurate although don't mind forking over the extra 5 bucks so I can glance at it and see when it might be getting low. Thoughts?

 

grubworm

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i just use a hose with a gauge. i rather keep the tank simple and if there is a problem with the gauge, its easier to deal with it being on the hose rather than the tank
besides, my tank usually gets a little roughed up during travel and a gauge would get cracked, etc

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