These are some of the more popular gauges used on heating oil tanks. Float gauges come standard with every heating oil tank. They might look a little different depending on the tank, but ultimately, they will all function the same. They function with a bobber on the end of usually a metal arm or a string. This bobber will connect to the top of the gauge where there tends to be a meter or glass\/plastic cylinder. This cylinder or meter will help determine how much oil is in the tank by marking it on the cylinder itself.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Importantly, when you’re using a float, you must know your tank size. This is because the float doesn’t know what tank size it’s reading for. Most tanks will be 275- or 330-gallon tanks, so more than likely you’ll have one of those. But, if your tank is a different size than that or larger, then it’s important to know the size of your tank. This is so that you can estimate how much oil you have in your tank. Knowing what size your tank is will help the overall accuracy of the Smart Oil Gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Smart Oil Gauge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe Smart Oil Gauge is a wireless tank monitor that works off your WIFI network. It takes readings and then uploads those readings to our cloud servers, where they’re then visible on the app! Once the gauge has been successfully set up, you can go ahead and install it on the tank. However, make sure you enter all the correct tank details and information before you go to install the gauge onto the tank. This will help ensure that the gauge is reading properly. But, if you don’t see your tank size in the available tanks, go ahead and reach out to our support! We’ll be happy to provide you with a custom-sized ID! Just make sure that you have your tank dimensions handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But unlike the float gauge, the Smart Oil Gauge requires a strong and stable 2.4ghz WIFI connection. If you have a network that’s mainly 5ghz, you should still have an inherit 2.4ghz connection. However, I suggest going through the Smart WIFI Method to lock the gauge onto 2.4ghz. You can find this process here<\/a>. This will allow the gauge to be able to upload to our servers without any issues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fuelsnap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Duo-Comparison-Chart-1024x746.png\")
These are the major differences between our two Smart Oil Gauges. It’s important to understand which device fits your specific needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThere are however, multiple models for the Smart Oil Gauge. The standard Smart Oil Gauge <\/a>is a single sensor device that has an operating range of 8-72 inches. This is because the standard model has a little bit of a sensitivity at the top of the tank when the tank is full. This’ll make it read less oil at first after a fil-up. You can check out our in-depth article on this here.<\/a> However, the Duo Smart Oil Gauge<\/a> has a 0″-72″ operating range. This larger operating range makes it more accurate when you get a fill-up. However, you cannot install this gauge onto a tank with a 1.25″ NPT fitting. This is because the gauge’s sensors cannot fit in a hole of that size with the adapter. If you have a tank fitting with that size, you’ll need to get the Standard Smart Oil Gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGauge Comparisons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you’re going to compare the Smart Oil Gauge to the Float gauge, then it’s crucial you understand what both gauges can and cannot do. Firstly, you can have both gauges installed onto the same tank if you have the available fittings. Doing so will allow you to get the best usage out of both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When using a Smart Oil Gauge, it’s important that you know your tank size. This is because the Smart Oil Gauge must be setup for the proper tank size for the device to read accurately and provide correct information on the app. For example, if you have a 330 gallon Vertical tank, then you’ll want to make sure that the tank style in the app reflects that tank size. This will give accurate readings and proper usage data if it’s setup for the correct tank size. But if you’re using a float, then you need to know what size tank you have. This will help you better understand the readings you get on the float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Float Gauges tend to get older, oil and sludge can coat the bobber of the gauge. This will cause it to read to be bogged down which will result in readings that aren’t accurate for the float. While the Smart Oil Gauge doesn’t have a bobber, sometimes oil can splash up on the sensor during a delivery causing erratic readings. Although this is rare, it can happen. Outdoor Smart Oil Gauges will also often get moisture on the sensor itself, which will result in erratic readings. But this can be cleaned off with paper towels or a wash cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which Should You Go With?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOut of the two gauges, whichever you choose to use are up to you. However, feel free to use both! We actually recommend using both! As it tends to give you the best coverage for level readings and usage data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, when comparing the two based on accuracy, the Smart Oil Gauge is more accurate hands down. Unlike the float, it’s able to accommodate for the curvature of the tank. This gives you a more accurate reading overall for your tank’s level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Smart Oil Gauge also won’t be bogged down or coated in sludge and oil! This is because it has no arms or levers that you need to worry about! As long as you have the gauge setup correctly, you don’t have to worry about it being inaccurate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Happy Heating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hunter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The types of heating oil gauges have improved vastly over the past couple of years. The Smart Oil Gauge has been a great help to a lot of users, especially in environments where the tank is hard to get to! But what about the float gauge? Does it still match up to it’s popularity? How … <\/p>\n
There are however, multiple models for the Smart Oil Gauge. The standard Smart Oil Gauge <\/a>is a single sensor device that has an operating range of 8-72 inches. This is because the standard model has a little bit of a sensitivity at the top of the tank when the tank is full. This’ll make it read less oil at first after a fil-up. You can check out our in-depth article on this here.<\/a> However, the Duo Smart Oil Gauge<\/a> has a 0″-72″ operating range. This larger operating range makes it more accurate when you get a fill-up. However, you cannot install this gauge onto a tank with a 1.25″ NPT fitting. This is because the gauge’s sensors cannot fit in a hole of that size with the adapter. If you have a tank fitting with that size, you’ll need to get the Standard Smart Oil Gauge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re going to compare the Smart Oil Gauge to the Float gauge, then it’s crucial you understand what both gauges can and cannot do. Firstly, you can have both gauges installed onto the same tank if you have the available fittings. Doing so will allow you to get the best usage out of both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When using a Smart Oil Gauge, it’s important that you know your tank size. This is because the Smart Oil Gauge must be setup for the proper tank size for the device to read accurately and provide correct information on the app. For example, if you have a 330 gallon Vertical tank, then you’ll want to make sure that the tank style in the app reflects that tank size. This will give accurate readings and proper usage data if it’s setup for the correct tank size. But if you’re using a float, then you need to know what size tank you have. This will help you better understand the readings you get on the float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Float Gauges tend to get older, oil and sludge can coat the bobber of the gauge. This will cause it to read to be bogged down which will result in readings that aren’t accurate for the float. While the Smart Oil Gauge doesn’t have a bobber, sometimes oil can splash up on the sensor during a delivery causing erratic readings. Although this is rare, it can happen. Outdoor Smart Oil Gauges will also often get moisture on the sensor itself, which will result in erratic readings. But this can be cleaned off with paper towels or a wash cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Out of the two gauges, whichever you choose to use are up to you. However, feel free to use both! We actually recommend using both! As it tends to give you the best coverage for level readings and usage data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, when comparing the two based on accuracy, the Smart Oil Gauge is more accurate hands down. Unlike the float, it’s able to accommodate for the curvature of the tank. This gives you a more accurate reading overall for your tank’s level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Smart Oil Gauge also won’t be bogged down or coated in sludge and oil! This is because it has no arms or levers that you need to worry about! As long as you have the gauge setup correctly, you don’t have to worry about it being inaccurate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy Heating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hunter<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The types of heating oil gauges have improved vastly over the past couple of years. The Smart Oil Gauge has been a great help to a lot of users, especially in environments where the tank is hard to get to! But what about the float gauge? Does it still match up to it’s popularity? How … <\/p>\nGauge Comparisons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Which Should You Go With?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n