Let's Chat About All Things Propane

- Propane is more efficient than electricity for producing heat

- Propane is environmentally friendly, has no risk of causing contamination of soil and water, and can not harm any nearby animals.

- The smell is added to propane to help individuals detect if there is a leak - propane is  actually odourless.

- Propane is one of the most storage-friendly energy sources. With no expiration date, it does not break down or deteriorate and can be used for decades. 

Propane prices fluctuate based on several factors: supply, demand, production costs, transportation costs & market factors. 

Internal Factors (Supply) 

This includes inventory levels, production resources and supplies (transportation, staff, pipeline development), and future demands. 

External Factors (Demand)

Propane is a commodity that is marketed worldwide,  world economy, weather, supply and demand of other hydrocarbons impact the pricing of propane.

Development

Propane is produced from natural gas and crude oil refining. 

Generally, the price is higher in the winter, and lower in the summer months.

Tank Working Pressure

If you are looking at purchasing your tank, either new or secondhand, the first thing to know is the tank working pressure (PSI) - for a company such as ourselves to be allowed to fill up a tank, it must have a PSI level of 250. TIP: to see a tank's working pressure, look at the data plate on the tank itself. It should give you all the information you need. 

Working Gauge

Did you know propane tanks can only get filled to 80%? - Propane, similar to water, turns into vapour when pressurized or heated. Considering weather fluctuates and affects the propane state, there needs to be extra room inside the tank so it can have the ability to expand. That is why it is essential to have a gauge that works. This allows you, the consumer, to know the level of your tank, and it helps your propane delivery driver refill your tank to the appropriate level. 

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