Little-Known Propane Facts from Budget Propane Ontario

The average Canadian encounters propane on a daily basis. It is likely what powers that grill in your backyard. It may be the source of energy that heats your hot tub, your stove, your water heater, your furnace, and your clothes dryer. But do you know what is actually inside that steel tank on your property? Here is a look at some interesting facts about propane.
 
 Virtually Odorless:
 
The smell of propane is one characteristic with which many consumers would say they are familiar. But the smell that one generally associates with propane is actually an identifying odor that is added to commercial propane so that its presence can be detected. Propane (C3H8) has no odor ,but the identifying odor additive makes it safer to use.

Non-toxic:
 
Propane is a non-toxic, nonpoisonous fuel that poses no threats to your family’s water supply or land. It is also less flammable than most people believe. When combined with air, a flame would have to be at least 504 degrees Celsius to light the propane on fire.
 
Economical:
 
In liquid form, propane is highly compact. This makes it an inexpensive fuel to transport, as well as convenient and practical to store.
 
Not Ingestible:
 
Not only is propane non-toxic. It is also non-ingestible. As soon as it is released from its container, propane becomes a vapor. This is another safety advantage it has over fuels such as gasoline and ethanol.
 
Environmentally Friendly:
 
Unlike crude oil and natural gas, liquid propane does not harm ground soil or water. In fact, it poses virtually no threat to the environment in comparison to other fuels.
 
Now that you know propane is a safe, efficient, and socially responsible fuel, you are ready to use it to power your home or business. For propane refills from a quality propane supplier in the Muskoka, Simcoe and Haliburton regions, call Budget Propane Ontario at  1 888 405.7777 .