Author Archives: Texas Propane

Residential Propane Tank Sizing for Your Home

Historically, propane was common as a rural fuel. However, it is increasingly becoming an alternative to electricity in many areas. People are selecting propane as an energy source in new home construction both in and around towns and major cities. … Continue reading

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How to Save Energy with Propane During the Winter

You don’t have to turn your heat down extremely low just to conserve energy and save on your heating bills during the winter months. Instead, follow these great tips we put together on how to save energy with propane during … Continue reading

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Basics of Underground Propane Tank Regulators

Underground propane tank regulators are subject to different precautionary measures for proper protection, safety and continuous operation. Regulator safety and protection is of the utmost importance during propane tank installations. However, when dealing with underground installations, regulator installation takes on … Continue reading

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How to Prepare for Winter Propane Delivery at Your Home or Business

No matter the weather conditions, our propane delivery drivers at Texas Propane work around the clock to ensure your propane home or business is warm all winter. Keeping warm during the winter is always essential for our propane customers. Therefore, … Continue reading

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Safety of Propane Tanks During the Winter

Cold temperatures outside not only freezes lakes, streams and fingers, they can affect propane tanks. Metal tanks store this fuel source that originates from the refining of natural gas and crude oil. Your storage container utilizes pressures to keep propane … Continue reading

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Grades of Propane – Gas Purity and Quality

Propane is propane regardless of the grade. However, there are three grades of propane. Each of the three grades, HD5, HD10 and commercial propane differ in propane consistency and all have different purposes. All grades of propane come from the same … Continue reading

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Propane Volume and Temperature Correction: Cold Weather Propane Deliveries

The liquid propane volume in any LP Gas container has a direct relation to its temperature. In fact, the volume of any liquid in any container has a direct relation to its temperature. Propane volume increases as temperature increases and … Continue reading

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How to Prevent Damage to Your Propane Tank

Propane tanks are subject to protection requirements for obvious reasons. Propane tanks that are “subject to vehicular traffic” need protection from any type of impact caused by a vehicle. Tanks that are subject to tampering of any kind also require … Continue reading

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Propane and BTU (British Thermal Unit) Ratings

BTU stands for British Thermal Unit and is a unit of measurement, similar to that of gallon or pound. It is what the entire propane world revolves around. Surprisingly, the LP Gas industry is not solely dependent on gallons or … Continue reading

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Texas Propane Tank Installation Process

  Here at Texas Propane, we are licensed propane company that can perform propane tank installation. Attempting to install your own propane tank is not only illegal, but not advised without the professional knowledge and background.

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