Before the inaugural barbecue session of the season, there’s a few ways to know if your propane cylinder is in good working order and if it’s necessary to requalify or replace the cylinder altogether.

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Installing a propane tank is a significant step for homeowners looking to enhance their energy efficiency and overall home comfort. Budget Propane provides a reliable and economical solution for those making this transition. If you're a homeowner preparing for a propane tank installation, there are several important considerations and preparations that will help ensure a smooth process. This blog post will guide you through each step, making your journey to propane utilization as seamless as possible.

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When it comes to propane tanks for supplying home energy, there are two main types: horizontal torpedo tanks and vertical (upright) tanks. Let's explore these options and find the best fit for your requirements.

Determining the Tank Size and Style:

The capacity and style of the tank you choose will depend on various factors, including:

1. Estimated propane usage: Consider your heating requirements during the winter season, the size of your home, the number of propane appliances you have, and the efficiency of those appliances.

Torpedo or Upright?

1. Torpedo Style (Horizontal) Tanks: These tanks have a larger capacity and are typically used when propane serves as the primary source of heat. Their higher storage capacity reduces the need for frequent winter deliveries, providing homeowners with peace of mind regarding an ample supply of propane. At Budget Propane, our torpedo tanks are available in green, allowing them to blend into the landscaping or wooded areas around your property.

For torpedo tanks with capacities ranging from 325 USWG up to and including 1000 USWG, specific installation guidelines apply. These tanks should be positioned at least 10 feet away from property lines, buildings, and ignition sources such as pool heaters or generators. Additionally, the tank must be easily accessible for refilling, so there should be a distance of less than 100 feet between the torpedo propane tank and the location where the propane truck can safely park.

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Propane tanks come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but here are two main types of propane tanks used for supplying home energy – horizontal torpedo tanks or vertical (up-right) tanks. 

The capacity or size of the tank, and style of the tank, will depend on the estimated amount of propane usage for your needs. Factors include; your heating requirements through the winter, the size of your home, the number of propane appliances you have, the efficiency of your propane appliances.

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If you don’t receive an automatic delivery service, then checking your propane level is an absolutely essential part of ensuring that you have a consistent supply of propane to power your appliances.

Whether you have a large propane tank to power your entire home or a smaller propane tank for your RV or trailer, it can sometimes be difficult to determine exactly how much propane you have left in your tank.

To give you a helping hand, Budget Propane Ontario has listed three of the easiest ways that will help you check your propane levels. 

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