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Preparing Your Gas Grill and Accessories for Spring

March 14, 2023

As spring quickly approaches, your mouth may begin to water at the idea of grilling juicy hamburgers and charred steak. Preparing your grill and accessories for barbecuing is critical to avoid potential issues as you gather your ingredients and look forward to spending time under clear skies in the backyard. Your grill likely needs a…

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What Fuel Produces Electricity and Is It Eco-Friendly?

March 7, 2023

Electricity is a buzzword these days. Everyone wants to use electricity to do everything, from powering their cars to heating their homes to toasting a bagel. Electricity may be trending as a power source, but most people don’t know where their electricity comes from and how it’s created. They might ask questions like “how is…

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Swim to Win Contest

March 2, 2023

Swim to Win Contest Rules and Regulations The contest is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years old and use propane to heat their pool. Paraco employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the contest. The contest period starts on April 15th and…

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How a Propane Generator Can Prepare You for Outages

February 28, 2023

No one likes being without power and sitting in the dark. The good news is that technological advancements and improvements to the utility infrastructure have made outages less common, right? Unfortunately not. In 2020, the United States experienced 1.33 billion outage hours, a 73% increase from the previous year. In 2021, the numbers improved slightly…

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What Is Chemtane? Everything You Need to Know

February 14, 2023

You have probably heard of most of the “-ane” gasses, such as propane and methane. You may even be familiar with the widely-used cutting gas acetylene, which is used to fuel torches and other heat-based cutting instruments. There is another type of gas you need to know about — a revolutionary fuel known as Chemtane.…

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Community Outreach Recap – Paraco Warms the Hearts of Those in Need During the Fall & Winter Seasons

February 13, 2023

Brookhaven Fire Dept. & Ladies Auxiliary, Brookhaven, NY – 3rd Annual Chinese Auction Paraco was eager to donate patio heaters and barbecue tanks as silent auction items for this year’s fundraising event. A percentage of the proceeds will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which honors the sacrifice of firefighter Steven Siller, who lost his…

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A woman in a blue shirt cooks with a saucepan on a gas stove.

Much Ado About Nothing: The Truth of Gas Stove Emissions

February 7, 2023

Just a few months ago, searching for the phrase “black gas stove” would yield a bunch of ads for gas ranges. Today, if you type in the same phrase, you can expect to be bombarded with sensational news stories that blindly reference a recent study but don’t really break down the issue at hand. In…

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5 Signs It’s Time for a Propane Refill

January 31, 2023

Many decisions come with switching to propane as your primary fuel source, including figuring out when you need a refill, but there are options to make this process worry-free. Suppose you are an automatic propane delivery customer. In that case, these steps may not apply to you, as your propane provider has forecasted your delivery,…

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The Best Time of Year to Buy Propane Tanks

January 24, 2023

Shopping for propane is convenient because you can pay for a multi-month supply of a product all at once. Fill-ups may take place months apart, but that doesn’t mean you need to foot the bill all at once or at top dollar… Although you may be biting your nails at the idea of investing in…

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