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When your propane tank is “full,” it’s intentionally never truly filled to capacity. It’s because reliable propane companies like Paraco know to leave room for propane expansion. Propane expands when it meets heat. In fact, propane tanks typically expand to nearly 17 times the volume of water even when heated to the same temperature. This…
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Propane is an extremely efficient and safe heating fuel option, but it still needs to be respected and treated properly. Like the cars many of us drive every day, without the proper safety considerations, there’s potential for risk and sometimes danger. But with proper care and attention, the risk is minimal, and our everyday lives…
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Using propane to heat and power your home is one of the most attractive options there is. Propane is clean-burning, efficient, and less expensive than other home heating sources like electricity. It’s more reliable than sources that have to rely on the weather and environment, like solar. But sometimes, above-ground propane tanks aren’t the most…
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Tractors need significant power. This is where propane comes in.
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The way we move through America is getting a makeover in 2022 — and propane is playing a significant role in this change for the better. Recently, President Joe Biden signed sweeping 1.2 trillion dollar new federal infrastructure legislation, which aims to improve our roads, bridges, and transport systems. Propane has proven itself an ally for…
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We all want to take care of the planet, and sometimes it can drive us to extremes. In an effort to do the right thing, we may default to operating in extremes, since they’re simple (fuel: bad! electricity: good!) But the discussion is far more nuanced than that. Like everything, there’s a spectrum of when…
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We’re used to seeing fluctuating prices on display at the gas station and having the expense of filling our tank vary from trip to trip. That’s because gasoline prices change due to several factors, like demand, the cost of crude oil, and the process by which it gets to the station. The price of propane…
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Over the past year and a half, outdoor heaters for restaurants have become a staple during the colder months. The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn us toward outdoor dining for socialization with reduced risk, and those heaters make everyone more comfortable, pushing outdoor season into months that traditionally have us bundling up inside. But outdoor propane…
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Propane heaters are popular for a number of reasons. They’re reliable (no worries if there’s an electrical power outage), they’re efficient, and they’re portable. But some people have questions about their safety. Is it really safe to use a propane heater indoors? The answer is yes! But it’s important to remember that this applies specifically…
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