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All things Propane

cyelle21

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This is kinda weather related. So, I ordered propane for my outside tank, that I use for heating, on December 30th and I still have not received my delivery...I called my propane company and they have a huge back log of deliveries. With that being said, my propane tank is at 20% which they say try not to go below that. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it okay to go below 20%? If so, how far below? It is supposed to be 20 degrees tonight where I live, so I was wondering if it is okay to turn my heater on. I have a couple of electric heaters, but they do not do a good job of heating my main room (living room/kitchen). Thanks in advance!
 

Geno

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As long as you're able to relight your pilots, no harm - no foul. Anything run by propane will stop when it's empty and you'll need to relight the pilot lights on everything that's propane powered once the tank is refilled. It won't cause any harm to anything.

If you need help relighting them, let me know, I'm close(ish) to you.

Edit. Almost forgot, if your pilot lights do go out, close the valves so sunshine doesn't heat your tank and push gas vapors into your house.
 
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Speaking of weather-related propane I've switched my emergency/ supplemental heat option from Kerosun to the "Mr Heater" clone of the "Mr Buddy" heaters. Much cleaner and safer but they eat the expensive 1lb fuel cannisters up. If you use a hose and larger tank outside, you need a filter inline to prevent clogging. Also when using a hose, disconnect it when not in use so oils don't leach from the hose. Also do not store with a can connected empty or full. They have an oxygen sensor built in but having a carbon monoxide alarm is a good idea anyway.
 
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