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Propane is one of the most efficient and adaptable energy sources available today. Whether you're heating your home, powering equipment, or running a backup generator, propane delivers consistent performance—without relying on the electrical grid or utility pipelines.
At Mountain Top Propane, we believe an informed customer is a confident customer. Here’s what you should know about propane:
Propane is a clean-burning, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It’s a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, stored as a liquid and vaporized into gas when released.
Despite its simple chemistry, propane is a powerful, flexible energy source used across homes, businesses, farms, and industrial sites.
Propane has lower greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy than grid electricity in many applications, particularly in the U.S. where much of the electricity is generated from fossil fuels.
It also does not contaminate soil or groundwater, making it safe for rural properties and environmentally sensitive areas.
Absolutely—when handled properly. Propane is:
At Mountain Top Propane, every delivery includes a basic inspection, and we’re always happy to answer safety questions or inspect your setup.
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A unit of heat; 1 BTU is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by 1°F. Used to measure the heating power of propane appliances.
A family of gases including propane and butane that are stored in liquid form under pressure.
A safety device that controls the pressure of propane gas coming from the tank to ensure safe appliance operation.
The process of drawing propane from the top of the tank as a gas. Most residential and small commercial uses rely on vapor withdrawal.
Drawing propane from the bottom of the tank in its liquid form—typically used for industrial or high-demand applications.
A safety valve that prevents propane cylinders from being overfilled. Required by law on most portable tanks.
Used by technicians during refilling to ensure the tank is not overfilled. Emits a visible mist of propane when full.
A dial on the top of the tank that shows how full the tank is. Residential tanks typically show percentage, not gallons.
An electronic device that transmits real-time fuel level data from your tank to the provider or customer via an app or dashboard.
A refill service where the propane provider schedules deliveries based on usage estimates or monitoring data.
A customer-managed delivery option—propane is only delivered when the customer calls to request it.
A small flame that ignites the gas when an appliance is turned on. Some appliances have standing pilots; others use electric ignition.
The lowest temperature at which propane can ignite in air. Propane has a very low flash point, making it highly flammable.
A service where empty propane cylinders are swapped for full ones, commonly used for grills and RVs.
A large stationary propane storage tank, typically ranging from 250 to 1,000+ gallons, used for homes and businesses.