mardi 14 juillet 2015

Ohio Propane Facts: 4 Things You Might Not Know

By Cath Buhr


1. Your Ohio Propane Is Clean & Green

There are many energy sources used in the United States, but few are as environmentally friendly as Ohio propane. In general natural gas is safe, but if a leak occurs, natural gas will pollute the surrounding environment and can actually be more harmful than burning substances such as coal or wood. The burning of coal and wood, of course, are a huge component of worldwide pollution. In contrast, propane is not a greenhouse gas and is listed by governments around the world as clean fuel.

Propane is a clean-burning alternative fuel that is also nontoxic. If it spills, it will not harm local soil or water sources. Not only is propane a green fuel, it's also a highly efficient fuel and this is good news for consumers. Propane is actually more fuel efficient than either wood or coal.

2. Salt & Your Ohio Propane

The propane that the delivery man fills into your tank typically comes from areas of the country where petroleum or natural gas are refined. When these two items are refined, many gases are taken away and one of them is propane. The propane is then stored in salt caverns and these massive caves are located around the country and commonly found in Texas and Kansas. From there, pipelines and propane trucks deliver the propane to Ohio propane distributors who then in turn bring propane to your home.

3. Millions Of Americans Use Propane

Often we associate propane with backyard barbecue grills and rural areas, but in about 12 million American houses, propane is a main source of energy. If you are thinking about making a switch, you also will need to think about the size of propane tank you might need. Generally, people will choose a 300-gallon propane tank or perhaps a larger 500-gallon propane tank, but there are 1,000-gallon propane tanks available as well as some smaller options that might suit your needs.

If you can, it is wise to wait to fill up your tank when Ohio propane prices are as low as possible. The price per gallon does change daily, but typically you can get a good buy on propane when winter is over and the temperature begins to climb. After all, people don't need as much propane in summer so the demand drops and usually the price drops as well. Filling up in July or August can be a good way to save money and gather up enough propane to last you through the winter. There can be winter shortages and the price can climb very high.

4. Is Your Propane Tank Really Full?

If you look at your Ohio propane tank after the delivery man has come and filled your tank, you might be shocked to note that it's only 80% full or perhaps a bit less. Your tank will never be 100% filled because the rising and falling of outside temperatures causes propane to expand or contract. A sudden cold snap could occur, and your 80% full tank might show only 65% full almost overnight. A sudden warming could have just the opposite effect, showing that you now have a tank more than 90% full.




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