Four Reasons To Have Propane Handy As Backup Fuel
Posted on: 26 April 2018
Many of the systems we use at home and in industry are heated by natural gas. Natural gas can be used for cooking, for heating water, and also for heating your home. Because there's always a gas company conveniently ensuring your supply of gas is constant, it's easy to forget that things can go wrong.
The supply of gas to your home can be interrupted for a number of reasons including:
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Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods
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Sabotage
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Damage due to an accident or poor maintenance
When this occurs at a crucial time, such as during the winter or when your business needs a constant energy source, it's important to have options. A propane backup can be a good option to have at such a moment.
There are Systems that Use Both Natural Gas and Propane
Many of the appliances you use in the home are able to work with either propane or natural gas. Some appliances, such as your kitchen stove, may need some adjustments due to the higher pressure rating of propane but these changes are not significant when compared to switching to an electrical system.
With propane acting as a backup for your natural gas you won't have to worry about getting new appliances or systems.
Convenient Delivery and Storage
Propane is stored and transported in tanks of various sizes. The convenience of this is that you can store enough propane in your home or business to meet your needs when you need energy backup. Whether you need a small 10-pound tank or something larger, your needs can be met.
Propane tanks are also quite portable and there are propane delivery services that will deliver the tanks even in off-grid locations. This can allow you to conveniently use this backup even where there are no natural gas lines.
Cheaper than Electricity
Propane may seem expensive when you are buying it in bulk but it is much less expensive than electricity at the moment. This is because propane is abundantly available. Some studies have shown that switching from electrical appliances to those using propane can reduce energy costs in a home by a significant margin.
The propane is transported as a liquid which makes it more compact, and this saves a lot of money when you are buying it.
Environmentally Friendly
Propane burns cleanly and doesn't cause damage to the environment when it is burned or released.
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