← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Safety & Emergency Procedures Quick answer Check the propane tank connection – make sure it’s snug. Ensure the propane tank isn’t empty or low. Verify the heater is on a level surface. Clean the sensor screen and pilot light assembly. Test in a well-ventilated area, not a confined…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Safety & Emergency Procedures Quick answer Check propane tank is on and connected securely. Ensure the igniter button is being pressed firmly and repeatedly. Verify the propane tank isn’t empty or frozen. Clean the igniter tip and burner assembly. Test the propane flow by trying to light another…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Fueling & Dispensing Quick answer Butane is a gas at room temperature. It gets cold when it expands rapidly. This expansion happens when you release it from the pressurized can. The rapid expansion draws heat from its surroundings, including your hand. Think of it like sweating – evaporation…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Safety & Emergency Procedures Quick answer Check propane tank connection and valve. Ensure igniter is clicking and sparking. Verify burner assembly isn’t clogged. Test with a new propane cylinder. Confirm pilot light assembly is clean. Bleed air from the propane line. Check for obstructions in the gas flow….
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Tank & Canister Storage Quick answer Propane tanks come in various sizes, from small 1-pounders to large 1,000-gallon units. Camping grills often use 1-pound or 20-pound tanks. RVs typically run on 20-pound or 30-pound tanks. Home heating and cooking can use 100-pound tanks or larger, often leased. Always…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Fueling & Dispensing Quick answer 30 amp plugs have three prongs: two hot, one ground. They are typically larger than 15 amp plugs. Look for a twist-lock design on many RV and generator plugs. Check the amperage rating printed on the plug itself. Match the plug to the…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Tank & Canister Storage Quick answer Your RV or camper propane tank size is usually stamped on the tank itself. Look for the water capacity in gallons or pounds. Common sizes are 20lb (5-gallon) and 30lb (7.5-gallon). Larger RVs or those with more appliances might have 40lb (10-gallon)…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Tank & Canister Storage Quick answer Small propane tanks (like 1lb disposable) are great for solo trips or short weekend car camping. Mid-size tanks (20lb “cylinder”) are the workhorse for most car campers, powering stoves and grills. Larger tanks (30lb, 40lb, 100lb) are for longer trips, RVs, or…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Tank & Canister Storage Quick answer Propane tanks come in many sizes, from small 1-pounders for camp stoves to large 20-pounders for grills, and even bigger ones for RVs and homes. The size you need depends on what you’re powering and how long you’ll be using it. For…
← Propane & Fuel Management | Propane Tank & Canister Storage Quick answer Coleman fuel is a type of white gas, primarily a refined petroleum distillate. It’s designed for liquid-fuel camping stoves, lanterns, and heaters. It burns cleaner and hotter than regular gasoline. Use it only in appliances designed for it. Store it in a…
