Propane regulator standards revised

August 23, 2021 By Randy Warner

The Underwriters Laboratories 144 technical standards committee made a standards revision to address inlet pressure and UPSO protection.

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Diagram courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Propane containers play key role in safe system operation

April 26, 2021 By Randy Warner

Propane containers are vital to a propane system, and there are several things to consider when sizing a container, such as its vaporization rate.

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snow propane tank Photo by Getty Images: Mr-Tobin/iStock / Getty Images Plus

Prevent water from freezing in your propane

March 2, 2021 By Randy Warner

One challenge winter presents to propane retailers is water in the gas, which causes the regulator to freeze up in customers’ tanks.

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Natural gas regulators serve as model for safer propane systems

November 5, 2020 By Randy Warner

Do some “out of the box” thinking by looking into nontraditional technology that can assist you in providing additional levels of safety for your customers.

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

Educating personnel, the public about face seal inspection

April 13, 2020 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what your customers should know about face seal inspection requirements in the 2020 edition of NFPA 58.

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Propane professionals collaborate on safety issues at the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo by Tyler Gunter

Conference facilitates safety, training improvements

February 4, 2020 By Randy Warner

Industry events, like the 2020 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference, provide for needed communication about workforce training and safety initiatives.