Posted: September 9, 2021
Blue, Yellow, Orange…What Is Normal, and What’s Not? When you use your propane gas cooktop, you should always see a blue flame. That’s good, because it’s normal. When the ratio of fuel to air is correct, there is enough oxygen for complete combustion of propane. Complete combustion results in a blue flame. This means that […]
Posted: August 30, 2021
While the smell and sounds of a wood-burning campfire may bring back cherished memories—especially roasting marshmallows—not only does burning wood pollute the air in a big way, but breathing in that smoky air can damage your health.
Posted: July 27, 2021
You probably don’t think about your propane tank unless it’s time for delivery. But if you want to add propane appliances or you’re thinking about converting your home heat to propane, you need to talk with your local propane supplier about your tank size. For example, if you have a 60-gallon tank now for minimal […]
Posted: June 9, 2021
You can feel good about using propane in your home! Propane has always had an excellent safety record, due in large part to strict safety standards established by the National Propane Gas Association. Your propane company does its part as well, mailing out information that explains steps to take if you smell gas, as well […]
Posted: May 11, 2021
In our previous blog, we reviewed some safety reminders so you can enjoy an accident-free barbecue season in your backyard. We want to continue this focus on grill safety by taking a deep dive on how to clean your grill in a thorough way. Be prepared: this is not about doing a few scrapes across […]
Posted: April 5, 2021
If you’re an expert with cooking on a propane grill, you already know about how terrific its precise control of heat can be. By just turning the dial, you can instantly add or reduce heat. When you want to go from medium heat for corn on the cob to high heat for a quick-searing steak, […]
Posted: March 5, 2021
Although electric utility companies always prepare for peak summer demand in Arizona—which doubles the strain put on our power grid than any other time of the year—at some point a power outage is going to happen. Many of these outages are blamed on equipment failure. Needless to say, the fragile electric infrastructure in our country […]
Posted: February 2, 2021
Thinking about converting your old wood fireplace into a high-efficiency propane fireplace instead? One question that homeowners will usually contemplate is this: how much propane will my new propane fireplace use? As a general rule, a propane fireplace uses about one gallon of propane for each 100,000 BTU. So if you install a propane fireplace […]
Posted: January 8, 2021
By fully embracing propane, home builders can provide their clients with greater comfort and efficiency. If you’re a construction professional looking for a way to stand out from the competition and grow your business in Arizona, remember: propane can do that. Propane Home Benefits Builder friendly. You can put propane to work anywhere, independent of […]
Posted: December 21, 2020
The last thing you need is to run out of propane, especially if you rely on this versatile fuel to heat your home and/or hot water. If you’re like many people who are working from home now, it’s safe to assume you will be using more propane than you did last winter. Here’s a brief […]