Propane Safety

Basics

• This page aims to go over the ways to safely Store + Use Propane
• A dedicated pave may be required eventually, but much of the precautions are the same for Butane and LPG
• DME , Hydrogen , and CNG are somewhat similar, but have different properties which have unique concerns associated with them

Areas of Concern

Specific Devices

Storage Tanks

• Only buying and using reputable tanks
• Inspecting Tanks for Rust+Leaks Over Time
• Transporting Tanks in a DOT Approved Manner etc

Propane Appliances

• Using them as per the directions
• Maintaining Them + Checking for Leaks+Corrosion
• Check Manufacturers’ Instructions, but probably “bleed the lines” when not in use / storing them

Propane Vehicles/Forklifts

• Check For Leaks + Corrosion
• When not in use (at least in “lower tech” implementations such as a Forklift, may be irrelevant for a high quality Autogas vehicle etc) close the valves on the tank fully and run the engine until it no longer runs due to lack of fuel
  • This is similar to “Running a Carburetor Dry” / “Draining a Carburetor”, but for the Propane Line
    • Due to how Propane Vapor Cools, making sure there is no chance of any of that leaking out+pooling+igniting is best practice for safety
      • Albeit a BIT overkill, but better to not take the chance and all it takes is a few moments