LPG Propane Tank Check System by Mopeka Products | Product Review | Wireless Propane Monitor System
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- LPG Propane Tank Check System by Mopeka Products | Product Review | Wireless Propane Monitor System
In this video we review the LPG liquid propane gas Tank Check system by Mopeka Products.
Check out the system on Amazon here - amzn.to/2hlf7Gd
The Mopeka TankCheck Sensor is installed on the bottom side of your propane tank, and will allow you to monitor the level of propane in your tank by connecting to the free Mopeka TankCheck app on your smartphone or tablet.
Works on 20, 30, and 40 lb DOT cylinders, and on horizontal RV tanks.
We really like our LPG TankCheck system. We find ourselves checking the propane tank level just for fun!
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I just ordered the complete product several days ago, and received it, in two days time from Amazon. I am extremely pleased that the package contained Aluminum tank support feet, instead of the rubber ones, because I had heart nothing good about them in reviews. However, the sensors are amazing, and I am very excited to install and use them. Thank you so much for the video.
Good review. We've had our Mopeka Tank check for a little over a year now. Really nice. Just push a button and almost instant level check. The free app for use on phone/smart device as shown is simple to use and allows for multiple tanks to be monitored (verses just 2 on the monitor). Price well worth the convenience in my opinion- just cool.
The new kits are now including the aluminum spacers.
FYI, you can update the monitor for a 20, 30, 40 or 50 LBS tank...Just hold the button and wait for the lights to change to a single light. The lowest is 20 lbs, and the highest is 50lbs.
Best one I've ever seen. Got it ordered. Thanks!
Best review yet!
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Thanks for the great review. I just ordered one.
I use this system on two 40lb. Propane tanks and it works well. I do notice sometimes it may take a bit, 15 minutes, for it to sync but it works well.
Thanks for the review, I wonder will this system work on a 13 gallon horizontal tank affixed to a motor home?
Will work on horizontal tanks
Hey Tom... tremendous review. Would be keen to see if you might look to refresh this review with the new Mopeka Pro gauge. Be great to talk with you about this. I am working with Mopeka and their Master Distributor Sonariot. Be great to engage with you directly
That looks like an awesome thing to have.
I just installed these today. Let’s see how they work out.
Well????
Any concern driving down the road and the magnetic sensor falling off and loosing it through the lower hole?
Not really, The magnets are really strong. We have put on about 1200 miles some of it rough dirt roads without problem.
Thank you !
Good Morning. Now that you have had the Monitor sys what do you think. Also can you have three tanks. Jack
So, a year later? How's this system working out?
I purchased a pair of these several years ago with high hopes and expectations. The concept is great, but the practical results are less that marginal. I have had to contact the company several times and had one sensor replaced by them and have also purchased an additional set. So far all have had similar issue. My tanks are mounted inside a storage compartment on each side of my 5th wheel trailer and are protected from the weather. I have not had a single sensor assembly work more than 1 complete season of camping.
Issue #1 - The tank sensor assembly is extremely hard to open when batteries need replacing (about 2 times a season). A very small tip screwdriver is needed to pry the case apart.
Issue #2 - Both the magnets and sensor cover membrane stick to the bottom of the propane tank after being installed. When removing the sensor assembly from the bottom of the tank to change batteries magnets and sensor cover can pull loose from the assembly case remaining stuck to the tank. Magnets can be glued back in, but the sensor protective membrane is trashed and in short order the entire assembly will not work, most likely from moisture intrusion.
Issue #3 - After battery change, manty time the sensors will be detected by the app, but do not correctly provide tank filled status. The attached photo shows status being reported for both of my 30lb tanks. One tank is completely filled, the other is one cooked meal with the camper stove shy of being full. As you can see, both thanks show empty with sensor quality showing no stars. This is a sure indication both have failed and are once again useless.
Although the company has been helpful, I do not recommend these unless you just like throwing money out the window.
Same. They suck
Hi Tom, thanks for the review. Do you know if the sensors can be calibrated for different size tanks, so you can get an accurate reading for tanks larger than 20lbs?
they will get accurate readings most of the time how ever the monitor panel will only work for 20lb tanks and the app works with 40+lb tanks
@@theamazoner4075 the newest version let's you set it to 20,30 or 40# tanks.
Hello
My trailer is over a 100 miles away from home, set up ,,,, so how close do you have to be to monitor it,?
Hi Tom that was great
Thanks!
So just out of curiosity when you guys adjusted the calibration to 40 gallon tanks were you able to get an accurate reading or do you still have to wait until it gets halfway down before it will tell you how much is in there
Mopeka came out with a rubber donut type base for bottom of tank havent seen any yet,but amazon has one like it for the bottom of tanks ,it brings tanks up 1/4 " i ordered 2
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HQZRR9F/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=seletraining-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HQZRR9F&linkId=3250b7af5908f1daf86c64c28be63a95
Do these systems work off all size gas bottles? (propane tanks)
But how do you change the batteries on the sensors?
It's easy, a small screwdriver will pry it open. It takes a common battery, 2032 I think.
Will this Mopeka TankCheck Propane Sensor work if there is no cell phone service?
Does the monitor have any outputs for compatibility with other systems?
Is there anything like this for a gas tank my inside gauge is broken on a 73 winebago so I can not tell how mush is in it real pain we go 220 miles and top it off just to be safe lol
holy cannoli it costs $85, glad we have two 30lbs, my monitoring system is manually operated, when the first tank is empty i know i have to think about filling it up, cost for the system....$0
That is true, and how we usually do things. Being off grid in the middle of nowhere however we sometimes push the propane use so as not to have to go to town. This is great for those circumstances.
Sounds like the the rubber wood disintegrate overtime
Do those sensors have a port for an external power hook up? I can see something at 1:57 but I cannot find any detailed product specifications.
That's a tab you press to open it to change the battery.
Its gsm ? I need only a sms when is about to finish
I find the battery life to be disappointing. Not being a full timer my propane usage is not very high and I find that I have to replace the battery before I need to fill the tank.
try closing the app not just leaving it like open in the multi task window and basically shut down the app or in more simple terms you can't let the app run in the back ground otherwise it will drain the battery very fast, as it will update the tank levels very often. hope this helps
I there something like this that is wired ? I'm not a fan of cellphone Bluetooth etc wires are good!.
how do i order this product.
ok question ? why program the tank size when it only works on 20lb tanks.. i have 4 40lb tanks for my genarator
i know it was a few years ago .. just wondering
They work on 20, 30, and 40# tanks. Pretty accurate!
The original was not programmable and only accurate on the 20 lb. tank. The second version was programmable and works accurately once programmed to the proper size tank.
On Amazon check the cheapest version.
They're crazy expensive btw. 80$ for sensors only.
Apparently Mopeka now has a solution to fix the spacers falling off: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HQZRR9F/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=seletraining-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07HQZRR9F&linkId=3250b7af5908f1daf86c64c28be63a95
I have had this system for about 2 years, and would NOT buy it again. Two sensors have failed, out of warranty, and this means a $50 replacement. Batteries only last about a month. On my rig they are a PITA to get the tanks out to change the batteries. You nearly break the case every time to open them to change batteries.
They were accurate when working. The magnets are very strong and never fell off a tank.
Again, I do not recommend this system. Good idea, but poor application. I also pointed out to Mopeka that when no cell service was available, neither was the use of the phone app. They denied this saying its bluetooth, and not cellular dependent. They are wrong.
Thanks for watching
here is the link to the system on Amazon here - amzn.to/2hlf7Gd *Affiliate link
Updates on this product - After using this for another year we have had a problem with one of the units magnets coming out of the plastic base. It was simple to glue it back in however. A problem we are having with both the units is the rubber cover over the sonar has stuck to the tank and come off every time we remove it, seems to be degrading a bit. The units are still working well however and have only required one battery change. 8-31-18
It's too expensive
This product was a fail.
Thanks!