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P3 Propane Safety adds senior consultant to safety team

December 11, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Brent Cammett brings over 20 years of propane safety experience to his new role as senior consultant at P3 Propane Safety.

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A research program conducted by the Cylinder Exchange Council included vehicle crash testing of metal cylinder cabinets. Photo courtesy of The National Propane Gas Association and The Propane Education & Research Council

Cylinder Exchange Council covers laws, regulations, technical issues

October 5, 2018 By Bruce Swiecicki

Bruce Swiecicki, NPGA’s senior technical adviser of regulatory and technical services and staff representative of the Cylinder Exchange Council, gives an update on that council.

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Growing trends in tank monitoring

July 17, 2018 By Christopher Caywood

The latest trends and tips to consider when deciding how propane tank monitors fit into your propane operation.

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Facing delivery challenges in the field

May 14, 2018 By John McCoy

Do your drivers know how to react when faced with situations in the field?

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Detecting leaks in the system

April 30, 2018 By Stuart Flatow

Leak checks are required following any interruption of service.

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Using press-connect fittings to join pipes

November 24, 2017 By Larry Bernstein

Press-connect fittings have gained acceptance by NFPA 58 and now give the propane industry a ‘viable alternative’ for joining pipe.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Theodore Lemoff

March 29, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Longtime NFPA engineer and staff liaison Theodore Lemoff offered direction and clarity on propane safety codes and standards.

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Alliance AutoGas to present live propane autogas conversion

March 10, 2017 By Allison Barwacz

Alliance AutoGas will present a live propane autogas conversion March 16 at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Avoiding propane tank placement issues

December 19, 2016 By John McCoy

Of the many claims and lawsuits arising from propane fires and explosions, the majority of them focus on tank placement issues.

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Propane industry veteran receives NFPA honor

June 10, 2016 By Megan Smalley

The NFPA Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases named Sam McTier a member emeritus during its April 2016 NFPA Standards Council meeting.

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