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For which of the following activities do you most use your propane grill tank for?
a grill
a patio heater
a back-up generator
a fryer
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Backyard barbecue? Follow these propane safety tips to protect your home and your family.
From Fiesta to the Fourth of July, spring and summer offer lots of excuses to fire up your grill!! If you’re like the majority of backyard grillers, there’s a good chance you’re using propane. When used properly, propane is a safe and reliable fuel. Propane isn’t toxic, and it is a low-carbon alternative fuel that produces significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than most other energy sources. Plus, propane won’t contaminate soil or groundwater.
But it’s still important to follow proper precautions when handling propane to reduce the risk to your home and your family. Follow these tips to help make your next backyard adventure safe and hassle-free.
Consider opting for safe, contact-free delivery to your home.
If it’s not already time to exchange your propane grill tank, it probably will be soon. The easiest way to get your propane grill tank home is to leave it to the pros. Propane grill tank delivery services have expanded to serve many markets across the country, making the exchange process a snap.
Customers in the San Antonio area can schedule propane grill tank exchange through Cynch, a service of AmeriGas. Through Cynch’s website, customers choose the date they want their cylinder delivered and specify the location where any exchanges can be picked up and the Cynch tank should be left. Cynch provides its customers with AmeriGas propane tanks, but any brand tank can be exchanged through the service. Customers without an exchange can also opt to buy a spare one. Deliveries are no contact to protect your family’s health.
For a limited time, new customers in Cynch services areas get their first tank exchange for only $10 with promo code CYNCH15! No commitment necessary. Restrictions apply, see Cynch.com for details.
Store it safely.
Once your propane grill tank is at your house, you should be sure to store it safely between uses. It’s important to follow these precautions—even if your tank isn't full—to ensure safe and proper use.
•Your propane grill tank should never be stored, used or transported in temperatures above 120 °F (49 °C). Remember to store spare tanks a safe distance from the grill, too.
•Avoid storing your tank in direct sunlight.
•Store and transport your propane grill tank in an upright (vertical) position—never on its side or upside down.
•Always ensure that the gas valve is in the OFF position when storing your tank.
•Store your propane grill tank outdoors. Never store your tank inside your home or vehicle.
•Keep your tank above −40 °F (−40 °C) in the colder months.
Use it and move it correctly.
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Ready to fire up the grill? Here’s how to do so safely.
•Follow the grill manufacturer's instructions and keep
written materials handy.
•If the igniter no longer works, replace it in accordance with
the grill manufacturer's instructions.
•Keep the top of the grill open until you are sure it is lit, even if you have an electronic ignition.
•Cover disconnected hose-end fittings with plastic base or protective caps to keep your grill clean when it is not in use.
•Don't smoke while handling a propane grill tank.
•Don’t use matches or lighters to check for propane leaks.
•Don’t pour an accelerant such as lighter fluid or gasoline on the grill.
•Keep children from tampering with the tank or grill.
•Consult a qualified service technician if you are having grill or propane grill tank problems.
If you smell gas, and if it is safe to do so, turn off the tank valve, turning it to the right (clockwise). If you are unable to turn off the valve, immediately leave the area and dial 911 or call your local fire department. Before you use the grill again, have a qualified service technician inspect your grill and tank.
Using propane safely mostly boils down to using good common sense. So go ahead, fire up that grill, and get cooking.
Cynch is a brand of AmeriGas Propane, L.P., one of the nation’s leading propane grill tank suppliers. For more safety tips or to schedule a propane grill tank exchange, visit www.cynch.com.
For which of the following activities do you most use your propane grill tank for?
Grilling/Cooking
Turkey Frying
Turkey Frying
Grilling/Cooking
Patio Heater / Fire Table
Patio Heater / Fire Table
RV/Camping
RV/Camping
Work-related
Work-related
Generator
Tailgating
Tailgating
Generator
Other
Other