Propane:Information:
Derived from natural gas, propane is a source of energy that the combustion is called ‘neat’. Due to a simple chemical compound, the combustion generates practically no carbon monoxide, no nitrogen oxide or hydrocarbon. Propane distinguishes itself from any other fuels because it’s environmentally friendly considering it produces only a small quantities or greenhouse gases.
Because of its versatility, propane can be used in residential, commercial and agricultural sectors. Here are some examples of its usage in each sector:
Residential :
- Heating
- Furnace
- Hot water tank
- Clothes dryer
- Cooking
- BBQ
- Refrigerators
- Lighting
- Pool heating
- Generators
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Commercial :
- Commercial heating
- Commercial water heating
(up to 2.5 times faster than electricity)
- FORKLIFT tank
- Construction sites heating
Agricultural :
- Corn dryer
- Hot water tank
- Barn heating
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What you must know:
Even if propane gas brings many advantages it is essential that it is manipulated cautiously. Make sure a specialist completes an inspection report every 10 years to avoid leakage. Because propane gas is naturally odourless, a rotten egg odour is added to the product to detect a leak rapidly. If one or more modifications is made to your system, a new inspection is required. Please contact one of our offices to get a complete list of certified inspectors.
If a leak happens :
- Stop propane feeding by closing the valve on the reservoir
- Do not open lights or use the telephone
- Do not light up matches
- Leave the premises
- Call immediately your propane supplier.
(24 hours service : 1-800-465-4927 )
Propane properties:
http://www.propanegas.ca/FileArea/PGAC/Propane properties.pdf
(Link provided by the Canadian Association of Propane Gas Inc.)
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