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In the days/weeks after a SHTF scenario, I plan on using Propane as one of multiple sources of energy for heat as well as cooking. (I have some long term solutions that I'm working on such as a wood burning stove, but for the sake of this thread let's assume that propane is my only option for the following scenario.) I have some small 1lb containers, a few BBQ size (20 gallons I believe) and plan on adding a few tall 100 pounders soon. Here's my question / dilemma though.
For storing them, I will not keep them in the house, the chance of one leaking and the destruction that could cause is not worth it to me. I have an un-insulated and un heated attached shed to my house, 2x4 construction, siding, shingled roof, etc., looks like a small room off the side of the house basically, this is where I keep my tanks. I know that propane will store and stay good indefinitely, but I have heard that when moving them from a cold to warm environment can cause them to leak or let off pressure or something.
Lets say power goes out, its middle of winter, very cold outside, say 5 degrees. I have a propane tank in the garage and I need to use it for cooking, heating, or whatever in the house on a portable device (think camp stove, buddy heater, etc.) it seems from what I have read that bringing one of those tanks from very cold to a warm setting can cause issues, so what to do??
If I had to run a buddy heater inside for an emergency, is there a way of me storing that propane or bringing it inside without the added risk? This is just something I am thinking of that I thought maybe some people could shed light/experience on. Input, ideas, stories?
For storing them, I will not keep them in the house, the chance of one leaking and the destruction that could cause is not worth it to me. I have an un-insulated and un heated attached shed to my house, 2x4 construction, siding, shingled roof, etc., looks like a small room off the side of the house basically, this is where I keep my tanks. I know that propane will store and stay good indefinitely, but I have heard that when moving them from a cold to warm environment can cause them to leak or let off pressure or something.
Lets say power goes out, its middle of winter, very cold outside, say 5 degrees. I have a propane tank in the garage and I need to use it for cooking, heating, or whatever in the house on a portable device (think camp stove, buddy heater, etc.) it seems from what I have read that bringing one of those tanks from very cold to a warm setting can cause issues, so what to do??
If I had to run a buddy heater inside for an emergency, is there a way of me storing that propane or bringing it inside without the added risk? This is just something I am thinking of that I thought maybe some people could shed light/experience on. Input, ideas, stories?