Get fuel for your tank from K.B. Johnson Oil & Gas

propane tank Raleigh, NC If you have a propane tank on your property here in Central North Carolina it is in your best interest to keep it full of fuel at all times. This will help you prevent encountering a fuel run-out, which is something no homeowner wants.

A fuel run-out will put you in a less than ideal situation. You will find yourself without the ability to use the appliances and equipment that you have that run on propane. Depending on exactly what this equipment and these appliances are, that can leave you without heat, hot water, a working generator or a working clothes dryer.

K.B. Johnson Oil & Gas helps customers avoid a fuel run-out by offering automatic propane deliveries. Through this option, we estimate your monthly propane use and deliver your fuel on a regular basis. This will help ensure that your propane tank is always full.

But what does having a full propane tank even actually mean? Let’s take a look!

At what point is a propane tank full?

When propane goes into a propane tank it is in a liquid form. This means that it will expand as temperatures rise. This is just inevitable. This also means that there needs to be room inside your tank for the propane to expand.

Therefore, your propane tank should never be filled above the 80% point even right after a propane delivery. Filling it above this point is actually a safety issue and can put you and your home at risk.

Additional safety precautions when it comes to your propane tank

Not filling your propane tank above the 80% mark will help keep you safe.

Here are some additional safety tips from K.B. Johnson for homeowners who have their own propane tanks on their properties:

Know what to do if you think your propane tank is leaking: A fuel leak will smell like rotten eggs. If you suspect that there is a propane leak you should put out any potential sources of ignition, evacuate the area and contact emergency services as well as your propane provider. Do not return to the area until you have been cleared to do so.
Follow the guidelines if you are thinking about painting your propane tank: It is okay to paint your propane tank as long as you follow the regulations put in place by the National Fire Protection Association. You should only use light paint colors to paint your tank since dark colors increase the chances of your tank absorbing heat. If a tank gets too hot the fuel inside of it can expand to a dangerous degree.
Keep your tank’s pressure from getting too low: This can lead to a faulty reading from your tank’s gauge and can prevent your fuel from being able to reach the burners of your propane-powered equipment.

Propane tank services from K.B. Johnson

Homeowners here in Central North Carolina can consider K.B. Johnson Oil & Gas a one-stop-shop for their propane tank needs. We handle tank sales, leases and installations. Additionally, we make propane deliveries throughout the area.

Contact K.B. Johnson Oil & Gas today and let us know how we can help with your propane tank needs.