Written on: July 15, 2024
Take a moment to inspect your fridge and pantry. You’ll notice that almost every food or drink item has an expiration date. This principle also applies to the medications in your bathroom cabinet. Even the gasoline for your car or lawnmower has a limited lifespan of three to six months.
What is the shelf life of propane before it deteriorates? One of the reasons propane is an excellent choice for your Oklahoma home is its longevity. Propane simply does not go bad!
Propane, a stable fuel that does not degrade, is an exceptional choice for long-term storage. Consider your propane standby generator—it may sit unused for over a year, yet its fuel remains reliable and ready for action. Should the power grid fail unexpectedly, you can trust that propane will deliver. This reliability offers peace of mind, making propane an invaluable resource for emergencies and daily life alike.
This is why so many of your neighbors trust propane for their home heating and energy needs. It’s a safe, clean-burning fuel that maintains its quality for years.
Trust Pitmon Oil & Gas for reliable propane delivery and expert service. Our proven Automatic Delivery service ensures your home always has the propane it needs to stay warm and comfortable.
In today’s modern era, propane tanks are expertly designed with your safety and durability as top priorities. Each tank is built using premium-quality materials and advanced corrosion-proofing techniques. This ensures not only longevity but also robust performance.
With regular and proper maintenance, a high-quality tank from Pitmon Oil & Gas can last an impressive 30 years or more, ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted propane supply for decades.
The lifespan of underground propane tanks can be somewhat affected by local soil conditions. Nonetheless, these tanks typically last an impressive 20 to 30 years, making them a reliable option for long-term propane storage and usage.
The duration of your home’s propane supply is contingent on several factors. First, it depends on the size of your propane tank and the appliances you use. For instance, consider your residential furnace, which generates around 100,000 Btu of heat. Did you know that one gallon of propane equals about 92,000 Btu? Therefore, if your furnace runs at full power for an hour, it will typically consume about one gallon of propane.
Using propane appliances like water heaters, stoves, clothes dryers, or gas fireplaces can significantly affect your propane consumption. During a cold week, a typical home heated by propane might use between 92.4 and 277.2 gallons, depending on the appliance capacity and usage duration. For example, operating at 25% capacity would result in around 92.4 gallons per week, whereas running at 75% capacity for 12 hours daily would increase consumption to 277.2 gallons per week.
If you have a 500-gallon propane tank, frequent deliveries may be required during winter, especially in extreme cold. However, in warmer months, delivery intervals can be extended. Our team is ready to help you determine the optimal propane tank size, minimizing delivery frequency and maximizing efficiency.
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