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Q: Is propane safe to use in my home?
A: Propane is a safe fuel to use in your home
and business. Propane has a narrow range of flammability and cannot be
ingested like gasoline or alcohol fuels because it is released as a vapor
from a pressured container. In addition, we ensure that homeowners understand
how to properly maintain their propane applicances and enjoy a healthy,
safe environment.
Q:
Is propane dangerous to the environment?
A:
No. Propane is an approved, alternative clean fuel listed in the 1990
Clean Air Act and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992. Propane is one
of the cleanest burning of all alternative fuels; new propane-fueled vehicles
can meet the very tough Ultra-Low Emission (ULEV) standards. Propane is
also nontoxic, so it's not harmful to soil or water.
Q:
Why would I choose propane over electricity for my appliances and for
heating my home?
A:
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (Feb. 2000 projection), it
could cost up to twice as much to operate your range, dryer or furnace
with electricity rather than with propane gas. Propane gas furnaces and
heaters provide more consistent warm air throughout your home at a lower
cost than electric heat pumps and have a longer average life span of 20
years, compared with the 12-year average life span of an electric heat
pump.
Q:
How can I tell if I have a gas leak?
A: Propane gas is colorless and odorless, but when the odorant called
ethyl mercaptan is added, it has the smell of rotten eggs. It's a good
idea to use a propane detector as a backup warning system for the detection
of propane gas.
Q:
When should I call to have my tank filled?
A: Propane
tanks are considered "full" when the gauge reads 80%. We recommend
refilling a tank when the gauge reads 20%. In most cases, there will be
ample time for us to make your delivery.
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