Entries by TomLink

Summer Fire Safety With Propane

“Summer lovin’, had me a blast… Summer lovin’, happened so fast…” There are so many things to love about summer, and grilling is one of the big ones. But if you don’t take the proper precautions with your propane grill, the blast you have might not be the fun kind. With 68% of U.S. households […]

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How Much Propane Do My Appliances Use?

If you run your home on propane, you might be wondering about the usage rates of the various appliances hooked up to your system. Depending on the size of your home, you may be using a 250-gallon, 500-gallon, or 1000-gallon propane tank. How long that tank will last between fill-ups will depend on what types […]

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Grilling With Propane

  Now that we’ve gotten through another winter, many of us can’t wait to get outside and start enjoying the warm weather. Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for a variety of outdoor activities, and a favorite activity for many is grilling out.  If you’re using propane for your kitchen range, you already know […]

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Factors That Affect Propane Prices

With the recent yo-yoing of prices at the gas pump, you might be wondering – do gas prices have any effect on the price I pay for propane? Can I expect to pay less for propane since I’m paying less at the pump? The price of crude oil gets a lot of attention in the […]

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Common Questions About Heating With Propane

Aren’t propane and natural gas the same thing? No. Natural gas, as its name implies, is a naturally-occurring gas that is used as a fuel source. Propane is a component of this gas, along with butane, ethane, and methane, the latter of which composes the largest percentage of natural gas. Propane, by comparison, is a […]

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Changing Propane Suppliers? Here’s How

“Do I need to wait until my tank is empty before I can switch to Lin-Gas propane?” It’s a question we field frequently from potential customers, particularly as the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter. No one wants to be caught unprepared to face chilly mornings, and changing propane suppliers can be done […]

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Where Does Propane Come From?

Consider the sausage on your breakfast plate. Do you know where it comes from? If you’re feeling particularly quick-witted you might answer, “from the grocery store,” but prior to putting it into your cart at the grocery store, do you know where it came from? Maybe this video will help clear it up: Okay, all […]

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Lin-Gas Assists in Firefighter Training

On October 29, 30, and 31, 2014, numerous firefighting organizations around the Evansville area converged at the Evansville Regional Airport to participate in this training exercise. Participants included the Evansville Regional Airport Fire Rescue, Evansville Fire Department, Perry Township Fire Department, and the Terre Haute Fire Department, as well as many other career and volunteer […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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