When and How to Order Propane
The numbers on your gauge tell you the percentage of gas left in your tank. The gauge shown below, for example, shows a tank that has 35% of its propane left, based upon the total amount it can hold.
Note: You should never allow your tank to fall below 10% capacity.
TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GALLONS YOU HAVE LEFT: Simply multiply the percentage on your gauge by your tank size. For our example above, that would be .35 X 250 = 87.5 gallons left. Please take into consideration that a gauge reading can be off by 5% (+ or -). Make sure you know your tank size (usually 120, 150, 172, 250, or 500 gallons).
Ordering Gas
WARNING!
If you ever smell gas or suspect a leak, turn off all the gas at the tank. Open the area to fresh air. Do not do anything that could cause a spark. Call us immediately! Also, please see the propane guide for more information. (951) 676-1916
If You Run Out Of Gas
Letting your propane container run empty creates additional hazards. If you run out of gas and lose pressure in the system, a potentially hazardous condition can result. If you do run out of gas, follow these steps:
Turn off all control valves on all gas appliances.
- Turn off the shut-off valve on the propane container(s).
- Call your propane supplier to arrange for delivery and advise them you are out of gas.
- Don’t turn the gas back on yourself. Let the propane supplier do it. When you schedule your fill, be sure it is for a time when you will be at home, so the propane supplier can relight and check your appliances and system to assure that they are operating properly and are leak free.
- Immediately after your tank is refilled, have a service technician check to see that all safety controls are functioning properly and the piping system is leak-free.