Gas House horizontal tanks in rows. Photo by LP Gas staff

Proper propane tank placement and installation

November 28, 2024 By LP Gas

California retailer Wildhorse Propane & Appliances offers practical advice for installing propane tanks.

This article is tagged with California, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), November 2024, safety, safety column, safety signals, tank and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

IPS custom cylinder dispensing cabinets

November 27, 2024 By Chris Markham

IPS’ custom-built cylinder dispensing cabinets are tailored to the specifications of its customers.

This article is tagged with Industrial Propane Service (IPS), November 2024 and posted in New Products

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In the Know: Winter of 2024-25

November 26, 2024 By Allan Degenhardt and Shawn Treat

What new and unique challenges does this winter heating season pose to propane marketers?

This article is tagged with heating, heating season, In the Know, November 2024, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Maximizing tank portfolio efficiency: How technology transforms propane asset management

November 25, 2024 By Christopher Caywood

Ways marketers can and should integrate technology to manage their tank portfolios.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, November 2024, propane tanks, retailer technology, tank and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Containers must maintain required distances from buildings and sources of ignition. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Recent safety violations: Remote devices, container distances

November 22, 2024 By Richard Fredenburg

There have been recent safety violations of off-truck remote devices and required container locations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), North Carolina, November 2024, safety, safety column, safety first, Safety First column, trucking and posted in Featured, Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

How to minimize digital distractions for meaningful connections

November 21, 2024 By Aaron Huizenga

How many times during a conversation does the distraction device in your pocket emit an alert, and you check it and then look back to the other person and ask, “Sorry, what were you saying?”

This article is tagged with Blue Flame Blog, Lakes Gas, November 2024 and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Results of Gray, Gray & Gray's propane industry survey suggest propane retailers are focusing on operational efficiency to remain competitive. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Results of tank-related survey questions

November 20, 2024 By LP Gas

Gray, Gray & Gray’s annual propane industry survey serves as a benchmark for propane marketers throughout the U.S. Here are survey results from the firm’s tank-related questions.