Date:         Tue, 22 Sep 1998 10:10:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Craig Standley <cstand@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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From:         Craig Standley <cstand@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject:      Re: fridge question
Comments: To: Fred Brittain <FBrit10468@AOL.COM>
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I've filled up the tank, gone on a 3 day trip with the fridge going, using
the stove and all that, and when I went in to top off the tank, it was
still full (the guy could only put in about 1/4 of a gallon).  YOu should
get a bunch of time on it.

Craig

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Craig Standley                             cstand@u.washington.edu
University of Washington     http://weber.u.washington.edu/~cstand
Physics
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On Tue, 22 Sep 1998, Fred Brittain wrote:

> Hi Volks,
>
> Finally got the fridge lit on my _new_ 89 Westy.  Going to leave
> it lit for about 24 hours.  Read a fine article in the archives about
> how to do almost everything to get it and keep it running.
>
> What I didn't find out is how soon the propane tank will be
> empty if I leave it on.  Hoping to go on a weekender soon and
> don't want to be out in the boonies with no cold beverages, etc.
>
> From the size of the tank, it looks like it might go for a long
> weekend without drying up.  Input would be appreciated.
>
> Matoquiasin,
>
> Fred
> 78 and 89 Westys
>