Category Archives: Propane

Benefits of Tankless Propane Water Heaters for Your Home

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Texas Propane

When opening the hot water tap in many bathrooms or kitchens, you get cold water. In some bathrooms, it can take up to a minute for the hot water to make its way from your home’s heater to the tap. … Continue reading →

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Propane Cylinder Explosions – How Safe are Propane Bottles?

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Texas Propane

Similar to propane tanks, LP Gas cylinders do not explode easily and nor do they explode on their own. The requirements for a cylinder to “explode” or experience failure is in relation to heat in the same manner that heat … Continue reading →

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Renting vs. Buying a Propane Tank

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Texas Propane

As a customer of Texas Propane, you have the option of either buying or leasing a propane tank for your home or business. There are many benefits for both buying and renting propane tanks. Therefore, we will discuss renting vs. buying … Continue reading →

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What is the Purpose of Propane Leak Testing?

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Texas Propane

Propane leak testing is necessary any time there is an interruption of service. This means there’s a halt in the flow of gas for any reason. We will discuss the purpose of propane leak testing.

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Frozen Propane Regulator: Why is My Propane Regulator Frozen?

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Texas Propane

If you are unsure about the safety of your propane regulator, turn off the tank service valve and contact Texas Propane. We will answer the common question, “Why is my propane regulator frozen?”

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What to Know About Propane Bottle and Grill Regulators

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Texas Propane

Propane bottles and cylinders attached to portable propane cooking appliances such as barbeque grills use special regulators. They are also known as low BTU regulators, single stage regulators, grill regulators or outdoor cooking regulators. While they are common for outdoor … Continue reading →

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What Could the Hissing Noise be in My Propane Tank?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Texas Propane

Sometimes propane tanks will give an indication of a leak by sound. Many describe this noise as a “hissing” noise coming from the tank that gets louder as they get closer. While the product is leaking in some capacity, it … Continue reading →

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Two Stage Propane Regulator System

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Texas Propane

The reasoning behind having two separate regulators in a propane system is strictly for economy of the installation. Integral twin-stage regulators are more common and more sensible for most installations. However, in a situation where there is an extreme distance … Continue reading →

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What is the Purpose of the Propane Regulator on Propane Tanks?

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Texas Propane

Our clients often ask us “What is the purpose of the propane regulator?” The regulator is an essential device in any propane gas system. Therefore, knowing how it works gives you a better understanding of propane regulator operation. Never attempt … Continue reading →

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Propane Regulator Connection – Pigtail

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Texas Propane

The connection between the propane tank and regulator is commonly called the pigtail or hogtail. It connects to the service valve of the propane tank and the inlet connection of the regulator. This connection is also relatively small in diameter … Continue reading →

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