mardi 28 juillet 2015

Ohio Propane Facts: 4 Things You Might Not Know

By Cath Buhr


1. Your Ohio Propane Is Clean & Green

One of the best reasons to switch from coal or natural gas to Ohio propane is that propane is a clean fuel and not a greenhouse gas. Burning wood or coal releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and both of these fuel sources have been linked to a variety of serious health issues. Natural gas is a safe option, unless there is a leak. If natural gas leaks, it actually can do more harm to the environment that coal or wood.

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.

One way that Ohio propane customers can lower their yearly energy expenses is to fill up their tank when Ohio propane prices are very low. Usually, prices will drop during the summer months when the demand is at its lowest point of the year. If you fill up a tank when prices are low, not only will you save money, you also will be assured of having enough propane during the cold winter months. There can be wintertime shortages, so it's wise to fill up before the first frost appears.

5. Propane Tanks Are Never 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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