Written on: September 4, 2023
Look around your home, and there are a lot of things with expiration dates, like food, makeup, and toiletries.
Propane, on the other hand, is not one of those things, as it does not deteriorate or degrade over time.
Over time, heating oil, kerosene, diesel, and gasoline are susceptible to degradation. This not only reduces their efficiency but also poses a risk to the vital machinery they fuel, such as your home’s heating system or generator. It is crucial to ensure their optimal performance and prevent potential damage.
After approximately six months, a car that remains parked with a full gas tank will experience fuel breakdown. Diesel fuel remains viable for only about one year. Ethanol and bio-based fuels lose their potency quickly, typically within a few months.
Propane, a stable fuel that does not decay, maintains its integrity when stored in a secure, airtight container, unaffected by chemical or physical changes. Consequently, even after prolonged storage, propane remains as efficient and usable as when it was initially obtained.
With its versatility for daily and occasional use, propane stands as the discerning choice for various household appliances, encompassing heating systems, water heaters, space heaters, and fireplaces. Embrace the reliability and convenience of propane for all your home’s energy needs.
Propane’s exceptional stability makes it the perfect option for whole-house standby generators. Unlike gasoline and diesel, which can leave users stranded during power outages due to fuel degradation or lack of fresh supplies, propane eliminates this risk.
You can have peace of mind knowing that your standby generator will be ready to go when you need it most. This is made possible by the dependable propane stored in your home’s propane tank.
The propane in your tank is kept in a liquid state, which naturally leads to questions about its potential to freeze.
There’s no need to worry because propane has an incredibly low freezing point of -306°F, a temperature that is only attainable in scientific labs. This extreme level of cold cannot be experienced anywhere else on Earth!
Propane does have a boiling point of about -44°F. At this temperature, liquid propane can no longer turn into a gas.
Even if the temperature does not get that low, extremely cold weather for this area can have a negative impact in terms of a loss of pressure inside your propane tank. As with any other liquid, propane undergoes contraction as the temperature decreases. This reduction in volume leads to a decrease in pressure, which, if it becomes too low, can impede the flow of gas to your burner. Hence, it is crucial to be mindful of how cold weather may impact the pressure levels inside your tank for optimal performance during the winter season.
To avoid issues stemming from cold temperature affecting the pressure in your tank, it is important to ensure that your propane tank is kept at a minimum of 30% capacity. With our Automatic Delivery and wireless propane tank monitoring, we track your propane usage and supply, ensuring a timely delivery before you run low. This provides you with the reassurance and peace of mind you deserve.
With reliable propane delivery from Lakes Gas, you’ll always have the propane you need to keep your home comfortable! Become a customer today.
