четвъртък, 16 юли 2015 г.

Ohio Propane Facts: 4 Things You Might Not Know

By Cath Buhr


1. Ohio Propane Is Considered A Green Fuel

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.

On the other hand, propane is completely non-toxic in regards to our local sources of water and our soil. A spill of propane will not adversely affect the air, soil or water. In addition, it burns very efficiently and more efficient than either coal or wood. Aside from solar power, it is perhaps the most environmentally friendly choice for your home fuel.

2. Salt & Your Ohio Propane

It might surprise you to learn your Ohio propane is a byproduct of petroleum and sometimes natural gas. Propane is produced at a near constant rate throughout the year. What is more interesting is that propane is stored in massive salt caverns. Several different types of fuel can be stored in these caverns including butane, natural gas and ethane. Propane is shipped from the caverns via pipelines to areas all over the United States.

3. Propane Is A Popular Fuel Choice

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?

After your Ohio propane has been delivered, you are sure to notice that your propane tank isn't exactly full. There's a good scientific reason for that. Propane is a gas that will expand when the temperature goes up and contract when the temperature goes down. Your propane deliveryman will only fill the tank up to about 80% or 85% of capacity to ensure that the gas can expand.




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