Each year, there are about 3,000 propane fires in the United States.
In order to help prevent propane fires, you should learn about proper propane safety tips.
But what are those tips? Keep reading to find out!
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Get Rid of Clutter Around the Tank
First, make sure you get rid of anything around the tank. You’ll need plenty of space around it, and no flammable materials should be near it because it could spark a fire.
If your tank is out during the fall, make sure you rake up all the leaves as well because those can catch on fire.
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Use Portable Generators Outside
If you’re using propane for a portable generator, make sure you use extra caution. You should always have these in a tent, garage, or shed. Never put them in your home because you will end up breathing in carbon monoxide poisoning.
Breathing in carbon monoxide can lead to death or poisoning with some nasty side effects.
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Get a Carbon Monoxide Detector
In order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, you should also get a detector. Carbon monoxide can be dangerous because it has no odor or color, so you could be breathing it in without knowing it.
The detectors will alert you if you’re breathing it in so that you can get out of the house and get some fresh air.
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Watch the Pilot Light
When learning about propane handling safety, you’ve probably heard about the pilot light. Most tanks have them, which is a small flame that burns all of the time.
If the propane tank is working the right way, that flame will keep flickering. However, if it goes out, this means that you have a problem.
It can be hard to re-ignite it on your own. To ensure that you’re safe, make sure you call a professional to come and look at it.
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Be Prepared for Bad Weather
Lastly, make sure that you’re prepared for any bad weather that could happen. You should make sure that your chimney and flu have proper ventilation for the propane so that you don’t end up breathing in all of the carbon monoxide.
If you do have an unexpected snowstorm, make sure that you get the snow off the piping, vents, valves, and tank.
When it does snow a lot you should make sure that you mark where the propane tank is with a brightly colored flag. This will let the propane suppliers know where your propane tank is to come and replace it.
Learn More About Propane Safety
These are only a few things to know about propane safety, but there are many more things you should be aware of as well.
We know that learning how to use propane can be difficult at first, but we’re here to help you through it!
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