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LPG Switching

If your laundry shop uses LPG-powered dryers, this page helps you track which tank is currently active and switch between tanks when one runs out. The system logs each switch with the dry count, so you can track how many cycles each tank lasts.

Prerequisites

Before using LPG switching, make sure you have:

  • A device activated and an employee logged in — see POS Setup
  • An active shift open for the current employee
  • LPG tanks configured by the admin in the Dashboard
LPG Switching walkthrough video
LPG Switching walkthrough video

1. Opening the LPG Page​

From any POS screen, tap the hamburger menu (top-left) and select LPG Tanks. This opens the dedicated LPG management page.

2. Understanding the Page​

The LPG page has two main sections:

Dry Count Card​

A large card at the top showing the number of dry cycles since the last tank switch. This counter increments automatically every time a dry load is completed. It helps you estimate when the current tank might run out.

Tank Cards​

Below the dry count, each configured LPG tank is shown as a card:

Tank StateAppearanceAction
ActiveOrange border, orange background, "Active" badgeNo action — this is the current tank
AvailableWhite background, normal borderGreen "Switch" button
LPG Tanks page showing dry count and tank cards with Active and Switch buttons

3. Switching Tanks​

When the active tank runs out:

  1. Open the LPG Tanks page
  2. Find the available tank you want to switch to
  3. Tap the green Switch button

A "Tank switched!" confirmation message appears. The page updates to show:

  • The new tank as Active (orange)
  • The old tank as available (now marked as empty)
LPG page after switching showing Tank switched confirmation

4. What Happens on Switch​

When you switch tanks, the system:

  1. Logs the dry count — Records how many dry cycles the outgoing tank lasted
  2. Marks the old tank as empty — It's no longer in use
  3. Activates the new tank — Sets it as the current tank with a fresh timestamp
  4. Resets the dry counter — Starts counting from zero for the new tank
  5. Sends a notification — The admin is notified about the switch (includes which tanks, who switched, and the dry count)
tip

Over time, the switch history helps you predict when each tank will run out — compare dry counts across multiple switches to estimate your average cycles per tank.

What's Next?​

  • Order Board — Track orders through the wash/dry/fold workflow
  • Register — Full guide to the POS register