ᐅ Experiences with Heating Using Liquid Propane Gas?

Created on: 13 Jan 2008 22:32
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bibi
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bibi
13 Jan 2008 22:32
Hello everyone!!

I have heard about heating with liquid gas.. Can anyone share their experiences with it? I would like to consider this option, but only if it is a good investment....

Best regards, bibi
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sandra23
13 Jan 2008 22:38
Hello,
I have heard about that option, but I think I would prefer a heat pump. With liquid gas, you still need a tank, and constantly refilling it takes a lot of time and effort... It’s better to choose a more expensive option because I believe you shouldn’t cut costs on heating systems...
But of course, it’s up to you.

Best regards
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bibi
13 Jan 2008 22:40
Ok, I haven’t seen the whole thing from the side yet... Constantly refilling the tank is really hard work, I think... Well, I guess I’ll switch to another method after all....

Thanks for the advice...
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Lily
9 Mar 2009 08:04
Hello,

I am familiar with this from the past; my grandmother used it to heat her house and cook. The gas was delivered in bottles, and when they were empty, a new one was connected.

See you, Hopfen
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Lily
10 Mar 2009 08:42
Hi,

for this, you need an underground tank in the garden where the gas is stored. If the property is large enough, that’s not a problem. This is a good way to heat because you can use it both for heating and cooking.

See you, Schirm
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Schakal
10 Mar 2009 09:29
Hello everyone!
I’d like to share my experience here.

First of all, it’s important to consider your options. Do you have a gas connection at your property, or would one need to be installed? Do you have enough space on your land for a gas tank, and so on.

With a liquid gas tank, refilling is actually the least of the concerns. The tank itself is equipped with a pressure gauge that allows you to see when the gas is running low. When that happens, you simply call your supplier, and they will send a tanker truck to refill it.

You can use liquid gas both for heating and cooking. The only thing you need is, firstly, if applicable, a liquid gas boiler—this is just a conversion of a gas boiler. Secondly, if you want to cook with gas appliances, those also need to be converted. Both conversions don’t usually involve major costs, as it mainly requires replacing the existing nozzles with ones suitable for liquid gas (a conversion kit).

Now, regarding safety regulations: these can vary depending on your location, so it’s essential to check in advance. One thing that is certain is that a safety distance must be maintained, for example, a radius of about 5–7 meters (16–23 feet) measured from the center of the tank. You can also use the visibly marked-off area inside, for example, as a vegetable garden bed.

A tip from me: get advice on site from a specialist. They will certainly guide you properly. It would also be a good idea to weigh the costs of both options—gas connection or liquid gas tank—before deciding.

Best regards.