Summer is here. It’s time for backyard barbeques, camping, picnics in the park, and long days at the beach. Propane is the favored fuel for outdoor cooking. Even though grilling over an open wood fire is also popular, wildfire prevention rules often prohibit open fires during certain times of the year, placing propane and fire safety at the top of everyone’s list.
The team from Wildhorse Propane & Appliances wants everyone to have a fun and safe summer. Here are the top propane safety tips for enjoying summertime fun with friends and family.
Proper tank storage
- Excessive heat can increase pressure inside the tank. Store propane tanks in cool, shaded areas away from direct sunlight.
- Store tanks upright on a firm, level surface.
- Ensure tanks are stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area to prevent gas buildup.
- Keep propane tanks and appliances at least 10 feet away from buildings, structures, and other sources of ignition.
- Install propane detectors in storage areas to notify you of leaks.
Camping with propane
- Store the propane tank or bottles in an upright, well-ventilated, and stable position while on the road. At the campground, store them upright in a cool and dry location.
- Avoid leaving tanks in hot vehicles for extended periods.
- Make sure the valve is off and no propane is escaping.
- Use the correct propane bottle or tank connections for the purpose.
- Make sure valves are completely turned off between uses.
- Check connections and leaks before each use.
- Don’t use camp stoves or other propane-powered appliances in a tent, canopy, or other shelter.
Safety at all times
Whether grilling in the backyard, at the beach, or campground, basic propane safety applies. Use this checklist from the Paso Robles propane company to help make sure your summer is filled with fun and relaxation.
- Make sure that all adults present are aware of propane safety practices.
- Provide clear instructions and safety guidelines when others are using propane equipment.
- Be sure that all connections are tight and secure. Check hoses, connections, and tanks for leaks, cracks, or damage before each use. Use a soapy water solution to check for leaks (bubbles will form if there is a leak).
- Always use propane grills and appliances outdoors in well-ventilated spaces. Never use propane appliances indoors, in garages, or enclosed spaces to avoid carbon monoxide buildup.
- Follow all instructions and safety warnings provided by the manufacturer for your propane equipment. Use the correct parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
- Follow the proper lighting procedures for propane appliances to prevent flare-ups.
- Know how to turn off the gas supply and all appliance controls after use.
- Maintain a safe distance between propane appliances and flammable materials like paper, cloth, and dry leaves. Keep the area around the appliance clear.
- Watch children and pets and keep them away from grills and other propane appliances.
- Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it.
Rely on the experts
Whether you are looking for propane delivery, propane appliances, the latest information about propane safety, propane services, or propane in the news, the Paso Robles propane company is the expert California’s Central Coast turns to.
Wildhorse Propane & Appliances is a local, family-owned company that has been providing propane delivery and other services since 1980. From its start in King City California, the company has grown to deliver propane to residences, commercial enterprises, industry, and farms and ranches from Paso Robles throughout the Salinas Valley to the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas and the surrounding communities, portions of Santa Cruz county and San Juan Bautista and Hollister in San Benito County.
A full-service propane company, you can call on the Wildhorse team for regularly scheduled propane deliveries, underground gas line construction and installation, and the leading propane appliances.
Offering leading brands from Maytag, Frigidaire, Amana, KitchenAid, the Holland Grill, Whirlpool, and more, Wildhorse can deliver and install a wide range of appliances for a full range of needs, including:
- Refrigeration—Stylish, modern refrigerators from built-ins to side-by-sides, French door refrigerators, and more.
- Freezers—Choose the perfect freezer to fit your needs, whether it’s an upright freezer, chest freezer, custom freezer, or other specialty refrigeration unit.
- Ovens and stovetops—Cooking brings a family together. Make a new oven and stovetop the centerpiece of your kitchen upgrade. Your search for a quality oven is over. Wildhorse Propane & Appliance has a wide variety of ovens and stovetops for sale: gas wall ovens, electric wall ovens, electric oven and microwave combo, warming drawers-electric, microwave ovens, countertop microwave, over-the-range or built-in microwaves, and more.