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I have had several questions on the use and handling of LP tanks as well as safety concerns.
LP is stored in liquid form and used in gas form. The pressure inside an LP tank is 270 PSI at 70 degrees. As a result the regulator on the LP tank is critical. As the outside temperture goes up so does the pressure inside the tank. This is why overfilling an LP tank is dangerous. There is an - OPD - Overfill Prevention Devise on all new tanks. It is a toilet float type devise that prevents further filling once the maximum level is reached. A full LP tank is only filled with liquid to 80% of capacity to allow for expansion and contraction due to outside tempreture. The gas out of the tank comes from that 20% gas space. You never want to allow liquid LP to come out of the valve. An LP tank leaks by design. There is a pressure release valve on the back side of the tank valve that allows excess pressure to escape rather that rupture the tank. LP gas is heavier than air. It will fill a hole and lay in it until it is forceably removed.
1. Never put an LP tank in an enclosed area. The garage, a storage shed, etc. should not be used. If you have a storage area in a BBQ enclosure be sure it is well ventilated AT GROUND LEVEL to assure the gas will disipate. A vent half way up a wall will allow the gas to fill/collect to the bottom of the vent. That volumn of gas can deliver a lot of "BOOM!" When the tank leaks the gas will lay in the enclosed area until it is circulated away or exploded. Remember, gas explodes for a living. We use a controled explosion to our benifit. Control being the key word.
2. Store an LP tank in an open area and exposed to the sun is far better than the enclosed spaces mentioned above. Think about the large LP tank in gas stations where you get a tank filled. They set in full sun and have hundreds of gallons of gas in them. Sun/natural tempreture isn't a problem.
3. Never lay an LP tank on its side or at an angle. There is an internal tube from the valve to the 20% gas space. If you lay a tank on its side, that tupe isn't in the gas space any longer, it is submerged in the liquid. If liquid is allowed to escape the tank it will blow the regulator and the valve of the grill. The volumn of gas is 270 time the size of the amount of liquid released.
4. If you turn off your LP tank after every use, you will never come home to a yard full of LP gas and smell. The regulator has a rubber diaphram that can dry out and crack with age and the tempretures and dryness here in Arizona. It will happen in time. If when you turn on the LP tank you smell gas, turn it back off. Check the system for leaks before you use the system again.
Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about your grill be it LP or natural gas.
We can install, seal and enhance your backyard hardscape.We have participated in the Home Show market place since the early 1990's. In the last few years a product called a "pre-fab” has joined the market place.
The pre- fab is built with a metal skeleton and covered with a concrete board skin. On the show room floor the pre- fab looks just like our work. However, it has a definable useable life. It is built in a factory and is delivered on a truck, usually with a crane. They sell "portability".
One limiting factor to the pre- fab is their product is built as a perfect cube. Most surfaces in your yard are sloped to move water away from the pool or the house, etc. Unless the sub surface the pre- fab sets on is perfectly level, the top of the cabinet will be as sloped as the underlying surface.
Obviously, our product when built on site, makes allowances for the underlying surface and the finished top is perfectly level even though the height of the support wall will vary from place to place along the sloped floor.
Without the use of malicious intent and a sledge hammer, our product will last at least as long as your house.
Thank you for showing an interest in knowing more about us and our services. We provide the following for your review. We hope this will give you enough information that you will give us a call and allow us to further answer your questions and present our products face-to-face. We can meet you at your home at any time of your choosing.
We specialize in hardscape. This means concrete and masonry work outside of your home. We build outdoor kitchens, entertainment and patio areas, the finish work we do includes flagstone, deck coating, tile and pavers.
We build all of our BBQ enclosures out of masonry material. We can use block, brick, slump block or stucco. Many time we finish a grill area using granite, tile, travertine or even cultured stone just to name a few.
Our product is not portable. Our competitors talk about a portable product and deliver their product on a crane. We build our units custom at your home and they become a permanent part of the asset of your home. As long as your wishes don't break any laws of physics, we can deliver anything that your mind can conceive and your budget will permit.
We welcome the opportunity to be creative in design and performance.
We poor a concrete slab top on our BBQ enclosures and coat them with the ceramic or porcelain tile of your choosing. Granite slabs are an option. Travertine, flagstone and many other materials can be used.
Obviously durability and longevity are paramount to us and that is why we insist on using such substantial materials.
Whether your desires run to a basic 5- or 6-foot enclosure with a grill or a much larger enclosure that includes a grill, side burner, sink, refrigerator, beer tapper, warming drawer or bar caddy, we can serve your needs.
We have a large assortment of stainless storage drawers allowing convenience and practicality to blend.
Our fireplace or fire rings cover the spectrum as well. We build all of our units of all masonry material including a fully lined firebrick firebox. This gives you the flexibility of having a wood burning unit, a gas powered unit or even a metal prefab unit to give you the modern or European look.
In the Phoenix area where heat isn't something we need to add frequently, the fireplace is an atmosphere enhancer. It creates a feel in the eye or can block the view of a neighbor that is a little to close. Many times a fire ring better serves your needs. This can give you a more open feeling which can be less obtrusive or more practical in a smaller area. Another strong advantage for a fire ring is more access space for heat to be enjoyed by a larger group of people at one time.
We have been building high quality and custom backyard areas for satisfied customers for many years. We would appreciate the opportunity of serving your needs. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We appreciate your expressing interest in our work and we look forward to serving your needs in the future.
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