Tax Credit for Propane Forklift Customers

Previously we told you about a 50 cent per gallon tax credit. That credit expired December 31, 2013.

However, HR5771 the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 just signed by President Obama makes retroactive to January 1, 2014 the 50 cent per gallon alternative fuel tax credit and alternative fuel mixture tax credit. This credit is commonly applicable for taxpayers who use propane or liquefied petroleum gas to fuel vehicles not required to be registered for highway use, e.g. forklifts.

If you aren’t familiar with this 504 credit, below is a recap of how the credit works:

As you probably know, propane used in forklifts is exempt from the Federal Excise Tax.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made it clear that under the terms of P.L. 109-59, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005 (referred to as the Highway Bill) that forklifts fit the definition of an off-highway business motor vehicle and hence, propane used in a forklift is eligible for the 50 cent per gallon tax credit.

Be certain you understand this clearly:

PROPANE USED IN A FORKLIFT IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 50 CENT PER GALLON TAX CREDIT

This is a huge benefit, assuming you took appropriate steps to properly register with the IRS. So read on and if the process sounds a bit cumbersome, it is worth it.

As a first step, forklift operators must file a Form 637 with the IRS in order to become registered as an “Alternative Fueler”. IRS will then issue a registration number identifying the forklift operator as an Alternative Fueler. After receiving a registration number, the forklift operator can file a claim for the credit at the end of the year by filing Form 4136.

Lin-gas, Inc. is not a tax advisor. We offer this information to you for further review and suggest that you obtain the advice of your tax counsel.

Relevant IRS forms may be viewed and downloaded by clicking here.

As always, we appreciate your business and hope you will contact us if there is anything we might do to help you complete the process. Please review our website for additional information. We hope this information will offer a tax advantage to your Company and urge you to seek professional tax advice for this most important benefit.

If you have any questions, please call Judy at our Evansville office at 800-850-4380.

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How To Stay Warmer This Winter

The Old Farmer’s Almanac boasts a success rate of 80% on its yearly forecasts, and calls for the winter of 2014-15 to be colder and snowier than usual. Depending on your personal preference for cold and snowy weather, this could be good news or bad news. But however you might feel about sledding, skiing, and snowmen, chances are you’ll want your home to be warm and toasty.

In many households, once the temperature drops, the thermostat wars begin. Maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature depends on a number of factors, including the type of heating system you use as well as how well that system delivers warmth throughout your home.

Types of heating systems

One of the most common heating systems in use today is the forced-air furnace. A forced-air furnace system consists of a fan, filter, and ductwork for the supply and return of air warmed by the furnace unit. This system uses a fuel source such as electricity, natural gas, oil, or propane to produce heated air, which is then circulated through the ducts via the fan.

Another common heating system is the heat pump. The mechanics of warm air delivery with a heat pump are much the same as that of a forced-air furnace; a fan circulates warmed air throughout the space to be warmed. While both a furnace and a heat pump deliver warmed air via a fan, the resulting comfort levels between the two can vary greatly.

It’s all about thermal comfort

The basics of feeling warmer in the winter have everything to do with your perception of warmth. Known as thermal comfort, your perception of warmth relies on a combination of factors. Air temperature, relative humidity, air flow, human metabolic rate, and clothing insulation are all components of thermal comfort. Changes in these factors, such as fluctuations in humidity or changes in the human metabolic rate brought about by physical activity, affect the perception of thermal comfort. While the average core temperature for a human is right around 98 degrees, the comfort zone of skin temperature is around 91 degrees, and this can be affected by air temperature and relative humidity, along with air speed.

In the winter, setting your thermostat to warm your home between 68 and 72 degrees is comfortable for most people. The air produced by the heating system begins at a much warmer temperature at the source, and then cools as it is distributed through the structure. When the thermostat senses that the ambient room temperature has reached the threshold set, it sends a signal to the heating system to stop circulating air. Once the ambient room temperature drops below that threshold, the process begins again.

The secret to feeling warm

In order to feel warm, the temperature of the air coming from the registers should be warmer than skin temperature. If that air is cooler than skin temperature, you feel chilled, regardless of the temperature set on the thermostat. As the air exits the registers in a room, it cools as it moves about the space. You may have your thermostat set at 70 degrees, but the air coming from your registers is significantly warmer than that, which is why the family dog loves to lie in front of the register.

So how do you feel warmer this winter? The obvious answer is to make sure the air coming out of your registers is warmer than skin temperature. While furnaces using electricity, oil, and natural gas may indeed warm the air to your thermostat’s setting, the air coming from the registers can be lower than the temperature of your skin, which you perceive as being cooler. Furnaces using propane, however, deliver warmer air at the register, making you feel warmer the moment your furnace kicks on.

Don’t let a cold, snowy winter keep you from being comfortable indoors. Heating with propane warm your home efficiently, leading to fewer skirmishes in the thermostat wars.

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Fill Your Propane Tank Early to Avoid Extreme Price Fluctuations

If you haven’t filled your propane tank in advance of cold weather, time is running out.

Because the weather in early fall can be pleasant, it can lull you into a false sense of security about the coming winter. Make no mistake, cold weather is coming, and if last year’s winter is any indication, it could be very cold for a very long time. Many areas of the nation suffered a longer-than-normal winter season last year and as a result, many propane users found themselves running dangerously low on propane to keep their homes warm. Those forced to purchase propane later in the season dealt with shortages and substantially higher rates. Don’t let this happen to you – fill your tank early!

The winter forecast

Most of us have heard the Farmer’s Almanac forecast for a snowier and colder than normal winter this year. The Farmer’s Almanac claims an accuracy rate of 80-85%, and this year’s prediction is a source of concern for those who finished the winter season in the deep freeze last year. It’s important to remember that anything can happen, weather-wise, and it pays to be prepared.

Preparing for the cold

Getting your home winter-ready means making sure the cold doesn’t come inside. Weather-stripping on your doors and windows, additional insulation in your attic, and wrapping exposed pipes in your crawl space will go a long way towards making the inside of your home more comfortable. Applying various energy upgrades to your home will also help to save you money in the long run.

Fill your tank early

One of the best ways to keep warm and comfortable during the long winter days ahead is to fill your propane tank early. By filling your tank early, you can be assured of a steady supply of propane to power your furnace, water heater, and household appliances, and eliminate the last-minute rush to obtain propane once the weather turns cold.

Lock in a price

Lin-gas offers a budgeting program that allows our customers to lock in a rate for their propane for a full year. Many suppliers do this. The deadline for signing up for our budgeting program is June 30 each year, and while our deadline for 2014 has passed, locking in a rate well in advance of winter can help keep your budget under control when cold weather arrives. If you didn’t sign up for a budgeting program this year, be sure to do so as soon as the enrollment period begins for next year.

Like the parable of the ant and the grasshopper, those who are prepared for winter will weather the year’s darkest and coldest season in comfort. Filling your propane tank early will help you to avoid the late-season price increases that are sure to come if winter overstays its welcome. Contact us to schedule a fill-up and rest easy knowing you’ll be warm all winter long.

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A Typical Morning at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

Fall Festival Propane

The next time you enjoy a basket of Pronto Pups or a funnel cake at the West Side Nut Club’s annual Fall Festival, you can rest assured that Lin-Gas helped to keep your taste buds happy. Lin-Gas employees put in long hours to assure that the festival never runs out of the propane that powers grills and fryers all along the length of Franklin Street.

Before the festival opens for the day, a Lin-Gas driver arrives with fresh tanks for delivery.

Lin-Gas Team Member on back of truck

Taking a fresh tank off the delivery truck.

 

Getting a Fresh Propane Tank off the truck

Installing a fresh tank.

 

Delivery a fresh tank

Customer signing for the delivery of propane tanks.

 

Lin-Gas Team member help customer with tank

Reviewing usage procedures with customer.

 

Returning used tanks to the truck.

Returning used tanks to the truck.

 

 

Lin-Gas truck, full of empty tanks, ready to leave.

 

Returning to refill tanks

Meanwhile, our driver has returned to the Lin-Gas warehouse with empties for refilling.

 

The Lin-Gas Warehare

The Lin-Gas warehouse.

Pickup, replace, refill, repeat

With the incredible number of visitors to the Fall Festival booths each day, we must repeat this process starting at 6am every morning during the event. Our drivers put in long hours during the week of the festival, true, but they also get the opportunity to try a variety of the amazing food available.

Numerous churches and other civic and charitable organizations rely on suppliers like Lin-Gas to help the festival run smoothly. We try to go above and beyond to assure that each booth requiring propane is properly supplied and safely connected for the day’s cooking demands. As a multi-generational local company, Lin-Gas is honored to assist the community’s charitable organizations in this way.

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Lin-Gas Supports the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

Every October, Evansville’s west side is transformed into a festival food-lovers paradise as Franklin Street welcomes the annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. As a major fundraising activity for numerous churches, civic organizations, and charities in the Tri-State area, the Fall Festival boasts over 126 food booths along the four-block Festival grounds.

Since the founding of the West Side Nut Club in 1921, members of the Nut Club have lent their time and talents to many different civic activities over the years. Perhaps the most well-known of their endeavors is the Fall Festival. The first festival took place in 1924 and has steadily grown every year to the week-long festival we all enjoy, providing the community with carnival rides, amateur talent contests, free entertainment, a parade, and of course, food. Since the beginning of the festival, over $4 million in charitable funds have been returned to the community.

The history

Lin-Gas’ commitment to the Fall Festival reaches back to the early 1990’s when we began supplying the propane for the grills and deep fryers that keep the festival running smoothly, year after year. Our involvement is an extension of the commitment that Charles Link, Sr. felt toward his native west side. As a lifelong West-Sider, Mr. Link had long supported various organizations such as churches and little league teams, and wanted to keep his support local to his friends and neighbors. Because he did business year-round with the vast majority of people supporting the Fall Festival, it was only natural for Lin-Gas to extend our support to the festival, as well.

The foods

Whether you’re looking for traditional festival food like funnel cakes or want to try the festival’s more exotic fare – brain sandwiches, anyone? – one thing you can be assured of: propane powers the vast majority of the food booths.

The propane power

Lin-Gas begins preparing for the Fall Festival well in advance of the opening day. Part of our preparations include weeks of sandblasting and repainting the tanks that will be used by the food booths. We also safety-test each tank to assure that it will perform as expected and provide the food booths with a reliable cooking source. Each morning of the festival, our drivers deliver and set up fresh propane tanks for each booth, well in advance of the festival’s opening time. For many of our drivers, this time commitment is over and above their regularly scheduled hours, and most put in overtime during the week of the festival. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they get to enjoy the food while they’re there!

Providing the Fall Festival with propane is another way Lin-Gas keeps in touch with our roots, echoing Charles Link, Sr.’s love and commitment to his friends, neighbors, and customers from the West Side. The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is a significant investment of time and effort for the betterment of the community, and Lin-Gas is proud to be a part of this long-standing Evansville tradition.

 

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The Advantages of Propane Forklifts

 

Enter any industrial facility or warehouse in the United States, and chances are you’ll see propane forklifts in use. In fact, more than 670,000 propane-powered forklifts are in use in industrial, manufacturing, and construction businesses all over the country. These companies understand that propane offers several distinct advantages over diesel, gasoline, and electric forklifts in the day-to-day operations of their businesses.

What advantages? Consider these:

Long running

A propane-powered forklift’s fuel cycle allows it to operate for up to eight hours between refueling.  Electric-powered forklifts, by contrast, are only able to operate between three and six hours before requiring a recharge. Diesel and gasoline-powered forklifts are at the mercy of their fuel efficiency and tank size.

Simple refueling

Refueling a propane forklift is a simple matter of replacing the cylinder, which can be done in as little as five minutes. This is particularly important for companies that operate in shifts, as cylinders can be changed out at the end of one shift or the beginning of another, minimizing downtime.

Low emissions

Propane is listed as a “green” fuel in the Clean Air Act of 1990, largely due to its clean burning and lower carbon monoxide emissions. Vehicles fueled by propane can be operated within an enclosed area such as a warehouse or factory with lower risk for exposure to carbon monoxide.

Low maintenance

Gasoline and diesel engines are subject to damaging engine deposits, which affect fuel efficiency and mechanical operation. Propane produces fewer engine deposits, resulting in engines that require less maintenance and run longer without issues.

More power

Unlike electric forklifts, propane-powered forklifts maintain consistent power regardless of the task at hand. Whether handling heavy loads or moving materials up and down inclines, propane forklifts provide 100 percent power, consistent speed, and endurance for the job at hand.

Versatile – indoors or outdoors

Many companies choose equipment based upon its versatility in a variety of operations. A propane-powered forklift can be used indoors or outdoors and can provide consistent power and speed for every use. What’s more, the fuel cylinders can be moved or stored virtually anywhere on a job site.

Safe

As a low-emission, low-combustion fuel, propane can be safely stored and transported, and changing out a fuel cylinder on a forklift is a simple matter. The tanks, fuel lines, and carburetion components of a propane forklift meet or exceed strict specifications, and in the event of an accident, built-in safety devices automatically shut off the flow of fuel.

The aspects that make propane a safe fuel source in residential applications also apply to commercial and industrial use. Many businesses across the country rely on propane forklifts to move goods and materials safely, efficiently, and economically within their work site. When compared to gasoline, diesel, and electric forklifts, propane-powered forklifts provide substantial benefits to the companies that use them in their day-to-day operations.

A number of heavy equipment manufacturers offer propane forklifts as part of their equipment lines. For a partial listing of these manufacturers, click here.

 

 

 

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Save Money on Energy Costs With These Home Upgrades

Have you started thinking about winter yet? It might be hard to imagine ice and snow and cold winds when it’s sunny and warm outside, but winter is on its way and with it, the potential for higher energy costs.

Fortunately, you still have plenty of time to make upgrades to your home that will help reduce your energy costs in the long run. If you’d like to add a little more cash to your pocket every month, consider these cost-effective upgrades to help to make your home more energy-efficient:

Air sealing

Doors and windows are often the largest source of air seepage in a home. Sealing around windows with caulking and adding weather stripping around doors can help eliminate these common air entry ways.

Attic insulation

Adding a layer of insulation overhead in your attic can greatly increase energy efficiency and comfort levels in the living areas of your home.

Duct sealing

Up to 30 percent of the air that is circulated through your home’s duct system is lost due to leaks, holes, or poorly connected ducts. Sealing these ducts can help your heating and cooling system operate more efficiently.

Replacement windows

New vinyl replacement windows are a vast improvement over single-pane windows. As a bonus, replacement windows are easy to clean, and easy to repair if the need arises.

Fireplace inserts

While most of us enjoy the aroma and crackle of a traditional fire in a fireplace, a propane fireplace insert is far more clean and efficient in providing warmth to a home. An insert reflects more heat into the living space, while a large portion of the heat from a wood fire escapes up the chimney.

Fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent bulbs and fixtures use less energy to provide the same light output, and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs.

Propane clothes dryers

Propane-powered clothes dryers operate more efficiently than electric dryers by drying clothes more quickly. This can save up to 20 percent in energy costs.

High-efficiency propane furnace

 

FurnanceUpgrading your existing furnace to a high-efficiency propane model can provide significant cost savings over an older-model propane furnace.

Dual-fuel systems

Depending on what part of the country you live in, a dual-fuel HVAC system can provide you with cost-effective air cooling and heating all year round.

Propane tankless water heaters

Propane Furnace

A tankless water heater occupies a smaller footprint than a traditional water heater, and because it does not need to maintain a tankful of water at a specific temperature, it costs less to operate.

While you may not see a significant cost savings immediately following these upgrades, the money you invest in them will be returned to you over a period of time through lower energy usage and utility costs. Upgrades such as the ones listed above also make your home more attractive to buyers should you decide to sell.

While some of these upgrades can be relatively simple and inexpensive do-it-yourself projects, others must be done by licensed professionals and will incur additional costs. Researching your options can help you to make these energy-efficient decisions, and only you can decide which upgrades make sense for your home and your budget.

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Can I Repair or Modify My Propane System Myself?

In an era of do-it-yourself videos online and big box home improvement stores that sell just about anything you need for home repairs, many homeowners feel that nothing is off limits in a quest to save money on repairs. However, repairing or making changes to a propane system isn’t as simple as you might assume.

Consider these scenarios:

  • Homeowner A builds an addition onto his home, and needs to add this addition onto his propane heating system.
  • Homeowner B wants to convert his natural gas range to one that uses propane.
  • Homeowner C decides to convert his wood-burning fireplace to gas logs.
  • Homeowner D builds a detached garage on his property and needs to relocate his propane tank.
  • Homeowner E discovers that his tank is leaking.

Which of these homeowners needs to contact his propane company for assistance?

If you answered “all of the above” you would be correct. Each of the above scenarios are common ones, and it’s just as equally common for some homeowners to attempt to save money by doing part of all of the work themselves. An experienced do-it-yourselfer might feel comfortable with running piping for plumbing or wiring a new room, but even those with years of experience in repair and maintenance should defer to the professionals in the propane business when it comes to LP gas modifications and repairs.

Reasons NOT to Repair or Modify Your System Yourself

Regulators – A propane system is a pressurized system, and as such requires a regulator in order to deliver gas at the proper pressure for your home. Any addition or change to your system must take into consideration the regulator, since it maintains the correct (safe) pressure for gas entering the structure.

Carbon Monoxide – Improper burning of propane in appliances produces carbon monoxide. As you probably are aware, carbon monoxide can be deadly. Maintaining the proper ratio of fuel, ignition, and air is crucial to the proper use of propane, and any modifications to appliances by someone other than a professional can result in this ratio being off.

Moving a Tank – Relocating a propane tank is tricky at best. Using a forklift or other heavy equipment to move a propane tank isn’t advisable, because the liquid propane inside the tank can shift, causing damage to the lifting lugs. Because a propane tank is cylindrical, there is also the possibility of the tank rolling over, breaking off valves and fittings and allowing propane to vent into the surrounding area.

Tank Repairs – Repairs to a propane tank that is damaged can render that tank unusable. Welding on a propane tank should only be done by a tank manufacturer or by a tank fabrication and repair company. If a tank is damaged beyond repair, by law it must be replaced.

Legal Issues – There are a host of laws regulating the maintenance of propane tanks, and with good reason. Working with propane requires a thorough understanding of its properties and the equipment used to deliver gas in a variety of applications. To maintain the safety of all involved, by law all repairs and modifications to a propane system must be made by a licensed individual or by a propane supplier. If a tank or system is altered in any way by a homeowner, propane suppliers can refuse to fill or service them.

The Answer

The answer to “Can I repair or modify my gas system myself?” is a resounding NO. Your propane system is a highly specialized structure, and any alterations made to it should be done by a licensed propane supplier. This protects you, your family, and your home. It may be tempting to try and save a few dollars by doing it yourself, but in the long run it could cost you much more than you ever dreamed possible.

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What a First Time Propane User Needs to Know

If you’ve never lived in a home that uses propane for heating and cooking, you may be unsure about the safety and reliability of your propane tank. Propane is among the safest energy sources available, and a first-time user can easily adapt to using propane.

If you are renting or buying a home with a propane tank already in place, follow these steps:

  1. Check your tank for contact information. This information may be found on a sticker placed on the tank.  The information may be as basic as a company name or logo or may also include information such a phone number for the company. If there is no contact information to be found, check with your landlord or the previous homeowner to find out which propane company services the tank. Keep in mind that it does make a difference whether the tank is leased or purchased.  If the tank is leased from a particular propane company, by state law you must fill that tank with propane from that supplier. A tank that has been purchased belongs to the purchaser and can be filled with propane from any supplier that you choose.
  2. Contact the propane supplier for information on contracts that may already be in place, and to establish a customer relationship with the supplier. Most propane companies maintain service records of tanks that they service, identified by their location and serial number. They also can give you information on prior usage, which can be helpful in determining if your usage falls within the normal range for your home.

That’s it. Beyond calling the supplier when you need a delivery or setting up an account with the supplier’s auto-fill and price protection programs, there is really nothing else a first-time user needs to do, except enjoy their propane system.

If you’re building a new home and will be using propane as an energy source, you have just a few more items to consider.

Buy or Lease? The decision to purchase or lease a propane tank can depend on how involved you wish to be with your propane supplier. While the up-front expense of purchasing a tank may be greater, owning your own tank means that you can switch suppliers if you choose. However, many propane suppliers will not offer to fill self-owned tanks for insurance and liability reasons. Be sure to ask potential suppliers what their policy is on filling self-owned tanks and obtain a contract from your supplier that will obligate them to supply propane in your self-owned tank during the heating season. Ownership also means that you will be responsible for maintenance and repairs, should they become necessary, and for replacing the tank if it becomes damaged or unusable. Leasing a tank from a propane supplier eliminates your responsibility for tank maintenance, but also obligates you to purchase your propane from that supplier as well as obligating the supplier to provide you with propane for the leased ta
nk. Weigh your options and choose carefully.

Siting the tank. Choosing a location for your propane tank depends on a number of factors. The location of the tank must be easily accessible for supplier trucks to fill it. This means that the path to your tank needs to be free of overhead obstacles such as low-hanging tree branches and electrical wires, as well as underground concerns such as sprinkler systems and septic system covers. A supply truck can weigh more than 10,000 pounds and is not easily maneuverable, so providing a clear path to your tank is essential. Your propane supplier can assist you in determining placement of your tank.

Common Questions

Can my propane tank explode?

It’s unlikely. Propane tanks are extremely strong and safe. Governmental requirements and industry standards dictate the thickness of tank walls as well as the safety mechanisms and protocols used for every tank. This means that your propane tank will continue to serve you – safely – regardless of hot weather, a fire, or something hitting the tank.

Can I paint my tank to make it less noticeable?

Propane tanks can and should be painted, but there are regulations regarding color. In general, only light, reflective colors should be used – typically, silver, white, or light gray. Your propane supplier can offer guidance on painting your tank.

Can I landscape around my tank?

While it’s understandable that a homeowner would want his propane tank to blend in with the home’s surroundings, you must be cautious about placing fencing, shrubbery, or other decorative elements around your tank. Again, your propane supplier can offer you guidance on this issue.

How can I tell if I have a leak?

Propane is an odorless, colorless gas, and because of this, propane manufacturers add ethyl mercaptan, an odorous gas, to help human noses detect leaks. The smell of this additive has been likened to rotten eggs or cooked cabbage. You’ll know it if you smell it, so if you do, contact your propane supplier. They can test your system to determine if you have a leak.

A homeowner’s or renter’s first experience with propane may feel uncertain at first, but propane is among the safest and cleanest fuels available as an energy source today. If you have any questions about your propane system, contact your supplier. Propane suppliers believe in their product and their industry, and will happily answer any question you may have.

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Can I Paint My Propane Tank?

Large or small, a propane tank can sometimes be an obvious addition to a home’s landscape. It’s only natural that a homeowner would want his landscape to be attractive, and a propane tank can seem quite an obstacle in this instance.

Because of this, one question we frequently field is “can I paint my propane tank?”

The short answer is YES, you can paint your propane tank. It’s important to remember, however, that you can’t paint it just any color, nor can you use just any paint.

What colors?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has set standards for the color of propane tanks. At the most basic, these standards state that tanks should be painted a light, reflective color. In fact, there are several restrictions on the color and type of paint that should be used. Not only does the NFPA set standards, there are also federal and state laws (the latter of which depend on where you live) that also figure into safety and serviceability of your propane tank. Common colors used for propane tanks include silver, white, and light gray. Other light colors such as beige or pastel colors may also be acceptable; contact your propane supplier for guidance on this issue.

Why?

Think back to science class. You likely learned that dark colors absorb heat, while lighter colors reflect it. As a compressed gas, propane is affected by expansion and contraction based on temperature. A dark-colored tank surface absorbs heat and causes expansion of the gas, the pressure of which can lead to the safety valve on your tank opening, causing gas to escape. Another issue is the combustibility of propane; exposing the contents of a propane tank to high temperatures through the absorption of heat due to a dark paint color can create a significant risk for combustion.

What type of paint should I use?

Only paint designed specifically for metal surfaces should be used to paint your propane tank. This paint includes a rust inhibitor, which is important for the structural integrity of your tank. Keeping your tank rust-free or arresting the development of rust on your tank will go a long way toward the safety and longevity of your tank.

What if my tank has rust?

Rust on a propane tank should be addressed before you paint. Rust is a dark color and will contribute to the absorption of heat, as well as lead to pitting of the tank’s surface, which can damage the structural integrity of the tank. Rust should be removed with a wire brush or sandpaper before painting. An excessively rusted tank may need to be replaced – consult your propane supplier if you have any question about what constitutes too much rust.

What if I want to do more than paint my tank?

There are other methods to help your propane tank blend in with your landscape, but you should discuss these with your propane supplier before you use them. Decorative fencing, landscape shrubbery, trellis structures, and designs painted on your tank may have an effect on tank safety and the ability of your supplier to service your tank. Safety is of utmost importance, and your supplier can help to guide you in making your tank both safe and attractive in its environment.

Want some help with your propane? We have locations in Henderson, Bicknell, Livermore, and more!

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