Why Is My Grill Tank Hissing? Propane Safety Tips to Keep You Grilling All Summer Crickets. Whippoorwills. Kids splashing in the pool. Those are the sounds of summer. So when you hear a hissing coming from the grill tank connected to your grill, you will probably notice right away—and know that something isn’t right. Safety First Immediately extinguish all flames and turn off the gas—it may be a small leak. The good news, especially if it’s a hot, sunny day, is that the hissing sound you are hearing is because the pressure-relief valve is open. Propane, which is stored as a liquid, will expan ..read more

How Long Will my Propane Supply Last? The Answer Could Depend on the Size of Your Tank When it comes to propane supply, it stands to reason that a bigger tank holds more propane, and more propane will last longer. What’s more, propane doesn’t spoil, like other types of fuel, so having too much isn’t a problem. But there’s no need to have the largest possible tank just to avoid runouts. There are easier ways to make sure you always have the propane you need for your home. Our customers love the convenience of our automatic delivery service and our wireless tank monitor. Either of these options ..read more

How Long Do Water Heaters Last? What to Expect and When to Replace Your Water Heater Like your refrigerator, you depend on your water heater pretty much every single day of the year. Life would be pretty unpleasant without access to hot water for too long. And as long as it’s doing its job, you probably don’t give it much thought, but if you’ve owned it for a while, you might start thinking about how long your water heater will last. Most tank-type water heaters should last about 10 years before you begin to notice a reduction in performance. Not sure how old your tank is? It’s easy to check ..read more

Are Propane Fireplaces Safe? You Can Feel Safe Using Your Gas Hearth When it comes to adding warmth and charm without the mess or hassle of logs and embers, many people are discovering the ease and style of a propane fireplace. One thing that always surprises people is the realistic look and actual warmth of a gas fireplace. This is no plastic log over a lightbulb. But with a lot of media buzz and concern is gas cooking ranges emit harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, some people are wondering if a propane fireplace is safe. But the fact is that burning anything will produce carbon mon ..read more

Is Propane a Fossil Fuel? Learn Why Propane Is Your Cleanest, Greenest Option We salute goals to greatly reduce carbon emissions in North Carolina and Tennessee by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Carbon emissions (a greenhouse gas) contribute to climate change, and are a result of burning fossil fuels. But until we solve the challenge of storing renewable energy like solar and wind, there’s no truly green source of power available to everyone. Electricity is frequently touted as being “zero” emissions. But generating electricity is the second-largest creator of greenhouse gases i ..read more

How To Replace Your Grill Tank It’s Easy to Always Be Ready to Fire Up the Grill There’s nothing more disappointing than marinating some chicken, prepping some ribs, or just opening a pack of hot dogs and discovering that your propane grill tank is empty. Don’t let an empty tank ruin your grilling plans. Swapping out an empty propane cylinder for a full one is easy, as long as you have a spare on hand. Admiral makes it easy to refill or exchange your tank so you can keep on grilling. Not sure you know how to replace your grill tank? It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Make sure your grill is off, and the ..read more

How Long Will My Propane Grill Tank Last? Make sure you never run out of propane Whether you’re having your crew over for the big game and some BBQ, or you’re just grilling something for family dinner, you don’t want to run out of propane. While most portable tanks don’t come with a gauge, a good rule of thumb is that a standard 20-pound portable propane tank should get you through about 25 grilling sessions. But who keeps track of how often they use their grill? The good news is that there are easier ways to make sure you don’t run out of propane than marking it down on a calendar every time ..read more

Can I Paint My Propane Tank? Be sure you know the rules before you get crafty with your tank Admiral Propane is known throughout the tri-cities area for its tan propane tank. We paint them tan because it’s a light color that blends well with most landscaping, and it’s a lot more attractive than stark white, or industrial-looking silver paint. Still, lots of customers ask us if they can paint their propane tank — especially this time of year, when people are sprucing up their outdoor spaces. Like the answer to most questions, it depends. The short answer is, yes, you can paint your tank as lon ..read more

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