Lite Cylinder LC-20-30 Composite See-Through Propane Tank, 5.39 Gallons Capacity, Blue
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Customer Review
Finally you know exactly how much liquid is in the tank
Note: I wrote a review of the LC-10 cylinder which is mainly used for camping (lanterns, stove, etc) - the LC-20 is the normal 4-5 gal bar-b-que cylinder. Amazon's search engine and stock levels cause the half size to come up first so be certain which you are buying. This one exactly replaces the rusty steel cylinder normally on your bar-b-que.Lots of people will ask, "how can fiberglass hold pressurized gas?" The tricks are that the fiberglass is wound on a mold in a proprietary pattern with a robotic machine that combines circular weaves, cross weaves, overlaps, all while applying a composite thermoplastic resin which cures under heat and pressure for 10 minutes. There are some significant advantages to this method of construction in consistency, total lack of rust,and ability to see through tank to be able to view the liquid level. Spun fiberglass tanks have evolved and are not new - firemen run 2000 psi+ in scuba like spun tanks to lessen the weight on their back,...
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Lite Propane Tank
I ordered the 20# Lite Propane cylinder and received it on time. The product is as advertised. It is much lighter than a steel 20# cylinder and you can see the propane level in the tank. The tank appears to be made of thick fiberglass wrap encased in a plastic housing. Helps to have a back light to see the fuel level. Notice in the advertisement they tilt the cylinder to highlight the fuel line. I have to do that sometimes to read the fuel level because when it is sitting level in a cabinet, the fuel line is not obvious. This is a great product and I really like the reduced weight, no rust, and won't dent my (you name it) if I bump this against it during transport. Definitely going to buy another one. The only down side is the price.
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Product Description
The Lite Cylinder see-through propane tank has a translucent composite fiberglass cylinder to view fuel level, will not rust or corrode, can withstand temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees F, has a flat bottom for stacking, and handles for carrying. It can be used for gas grills, patio lighting and heaters, boating, camping, and tailgating. The translucent tank cylinder shows fuel level at a glance, eliminating the need for gauges. Composite fiberglass made from E-glass and plastic resin equals steel in strength but weighs 30% less. The cylinder and polypropylene copolymer casing will not rust or corrode. The Lite Cylinder has UV protection to help prevent color fading due to sunlight exposure. The Lite Cylinder is approved for use in every state by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and in Canada by Transport Canada (TC). It meets International Standards Organization (ISO) standard 11119-3 and European Committee for Standardization (EN) standard 12245. DOT and TC have determined that the Lite Cylinder has an average life of 15 years. Propane sold separately.
Lite Cylinder manufactures composite cylinder tanks for propane and gas. The company, founded in 2002, is headquartered in Franklin, TN.







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