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GRILL BOTTLES AND SIMILAR SIZES ( 4 - 40 lb. or 1 - 10 gal tanks)
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LARGER TANKS FOR HOME HEATING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
What is this OPD change I need for my bottle?
OPD stands for "Overfill Protection Device". The OPD valve has a float inside the bottle which prevents any filler from placing more propane than 80% of the bottle's capacity. Since bottles have been manufactured, they were always designed to carry no more than 80% of total capacity. Although the valves have been around since October 1, 1998, they have not been required until April 1, 2002. All DOT bottles with capacities of 4 - 40 pounds must have the OPD valve. There are not any quick fixes around this. TOP
Are horizontal bottles exempt from OPD valves?
Yes, according to tank manufactures, horizontal tanks made before October 1998 DO NOT need the OPD valve. TOP
Will my old regulator still work with the OPD valve?
Yes, you can still use POL (left hand thread) fittings. The OPD valve has inside POL threads, as well as, the outside threads for the new ACME connections. Also, the valve has a push valve which will not allow any propane out unless a connection is made. TOP
How old is my bottle and what is recertification?
The month and date the bottle was manufactured is stamped on the collar ( example: 03-97). The bottle is good for 12 years from this date. After 12 years the bottle may be inspected and recertified for 5 more years. TOP
Why doesn't my heater work when there is still propane left?
Propane boils at -44°F. Most heaters draw the vapor from the tanks. Two factors greatly affect the vaporization rate: temperature and bottle surface area. As the outside temperature drops, the vaporization rate of propane decreases. TOP
What size of tanks are available? What size do I need?
Lee's Propane has the following tanks in inventory: TOP
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Size in Gals. |
Typical uses: |
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100 |
1 stove or 1small garage heater |
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250 |
1 fireplace or 1 hot water heater |
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500 |
1-2 fireplaces and grill or small heater |
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500 |
Small to medium house running 1-5 appliances |
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1000 |
Large house, house + pool heater |
What is the typical setup for a house?
Lee's Propane typically installs a two-stage system at residential sites with 250 gal. or larger tanks. This is preferred by the propane industry because of the steady flow of propane delivered to the house. A 10 lb. first stage regulator is used at the tank. This is usually followed by a run of buried 3/8" copper. On the house, a 11-13 inches of water column second stage regulator is installed. The tank is owned and serviced by Lee's Propane. The regulators and lines are owned by the customer. Lee's will install and maintain them if the customer so desires. TOP
How much propane will I go through in a year?
The typical customer will use approximately 1000 gallons per year. A good site to visit is http://www.usepropane.com. TOP
Propane physical characteristics:
| Formula |
C3H8 |
| Boiling Point, °F |
-44 |
| Lbs per gal. At 60° F |
4.2 |
| BTU per Gal. |
91502 |
| Cu. Ft. Air Required to Burn 1 Cu. Ft. Gas |
23.86 |
| Ignition Temperature in Air, °F |
920-1120 |
| Maximum Flame |
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| Temp. in Air, °F |
3595 |
| Limits of Flammability |
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| Percentage of Gas in Air Mixture; |
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| At Lower Limit - % |
2.15 |
| At Upper Limit - % |
9.6 |
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