Entries by TomLink

Now You’re Cooking With Gas – Propane in the Kitchen

Now that warmer weather has arrived, chances are you’ve caught the smell of burgers on the grill wafting through your neighborhood. One of the positives of the weather in the Midwest is that for the better part of three seasons, we can grill out. Nothing tastes quite as delicious as burgers, hot dogs, and steaks […]

Earth Day: A Propane Primer

How much do you know about Earth Day? The first Earth Day was observed April 22, 1970, as a response to growing concern about the health of the environment and the damages being wrought upon it by industry. US Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) founded Earth Day and as a result launched a growing wave of […]

What is Propane?

The History of Propane First discovered in 1910 by chemist Walter Snelling, propane is a naturally occurring fossil fuel that is also produced as a by-product of natural gas processing and crude oil refining. Propane is a hydrocarbon consisting of three Carbon atoms and eight Hydrogen atoms (C3H8), and is odorless, colorless, and non-toxic. As […]

Could Your Commercial Mowing and Landscaping Business Use an Extra $1000 per Mower?

You’ve seen propane-powered commercial landscape and mowing equipment at the trade shows and wondered if it made sense for your company. Propane fuel has a number of advantages over traditional gasoline-powered equipment, helping your business to run more efficiently. Commercial landscape and mowing companies using propane-powered equipment report no loss of power over traditionally-fueled engines […]

Propane Powers the 2014 Olympic Torch

Every four years, the world’s attention turns toward the spectacle of the Olympic Games, and the eternal symbol of the Olympic flame burning for the duration of the Games. Symbolizing Prometheus’ theft of fire from Zeus, the Olympic torch is one of the world’s best-known cultural icons. However, the use of the torch is a […]

How the Supply and Distribution of Propane in the U.S. Affects You

The polar vortex we’ve experienced recently brings with it a host of very real dangers, from frozen water pipes to exposure to dangerously frigid temperatures for people and animals alike. For the millions of Americans who heat and cook with propane, the current propane shortage makes the situation even more critical. Let’s take a look […]

Update on Nationwide Propane Shortage from Lin-Gas

The propane industry is working at all levels to seek relief from the current distribution and infrastructure problems facing propane customers and their fuel providers. To allow for expedited delivery of propane, an exemption from the federal Hours of Service restrictions which limit the transportation of fuel cargoes has been implemented.   A total of 30 […]

Propane on the Job Site

Pass by any construction site and you’ll see many of the things you’d expect to see – heavy equipment, office trailers, and workers in hard hats. What you may not expect to see is propane in use. Though most home consumers are familiar with propane as an energy source in the residential setting, it often […]

Lin-Gas Connect offers 24-7 Account Access and Bill Payment

Lin-Gas is pleased to announce the ability to view your account and conveniently pay your bill online – from the comfort of your own home! With the addition of Lin-Gas Connect – our online Customer Web Service – we can now offer a hassle–free payment option which allows you to view your account balance and […]