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Propane is a 3-carbon alkane. The chemical formula is of propane is C3H8. There isn't but one molecule structure for propane. In that respect, there is only one type of propane. It has no isomers.

There may be differences in the purity of the commercial product, some having higher or lower concentration of propane. There are also numerous producers of propane. Each would brand their product differently.

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What is LP gas?

LP gas stands for liquefied petroleum gas, which is commonly used for heating, cooking, and powering vehicles. It is a mixture of propane and butane gases that are compressed into a liquid form for easy storage and transportation.


Can you use propane in a natural gas dearborn heater?

No, it is not recommended to use propane in a natural gas Dearborn heater. Dearborn heaters are designed to work with natural gas fuel, not propane. Using propane in a natural gas heater can cause safety hazards and damage to the heater. It is important to use the correct type of fuel specified by the manufacturer for safe operation.


Where could one purchase cheap lp propane heaters?

One can purchase a cheap lp propane heater on eBay, the website lowes, propane101, air-n-water, homedepot, grainger or even Amazon. There are also local stores that sell them.


What happens when natural gas is hooked up to stove that is set up for lp gas?

Hi, Good question you have there and I for one am glad you asked it. Your system will burn way way rich air fuel ratio mixture as that LP gas requires much smaller jetting simply because its heat output per given volume is roughly 3 times that of natural gas. Be careful with any kind of fuel in your home, (especially) LP fuel. I have seen houses blown completely off their slabs and foundations because of a fuel leak matched with some form of spark. ( Usually an electronic furnace ignitor ) NOT ALWAYS,,,, but, you get the point. Have your LP supplier to rejet your furnace and set it up for you. Usually if you are changing over to their fuel they do it at nominal prices and sometimes nothing. Hope this helps: Jimiwane


How to Convert natural gas to propane?

Propane and LP gas is the same (liquid propane) You'll need to "re-jet" every gas device, meaning that you'll need to have someone take apart your water heater, furnace and possibly gas stove and replace the jets. Other than that, it shouldn't be much of a problem.

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How do you convert your propane gas Bosch to natural gas?

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Propane is an example of which from of energy?

Propane is a form of chemical energy. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking.


Why is it recommended by manufacturers not to use natural gas in a barbecue that has a propane burner?

That is not true. The actual burner has nothing to do with NG or LP. The only differences between an appliance fabricated to use LP or NG is the gas orifices and gas regulator are different and the valves and burner carburetor has to be adjusted. The burners are the same in both LP and NG models.


Is there BTU loss when converting gas to LP?

Converting propane gas to liquid propane is a state change, not a chemical one. Therefore there is no loss of BTU/liter generated when it is burned.


Is natural gas considered a fossil fuel?

Propane is called a fossil fuel because it was formed millions of years ago from the remains of tiny sea animals and plants. Propane is one of the many fuels that are included in the liquefied petroleum (or LP-gas) family. In the United States, propane and LP-gas often mean the same thing, because propane is the most common type of LP gas used. Just as water can be a liquid or a gas (steam), so can propane. Under normal conditions, propane is a gas. Under pressure, propane becomes a liquid.


What gas is in a cooking gas?

Natural gas is the type of gas that supplies most gas cooking stoves. Natural gas is mostly methane. Some cooking stoves can use liquid propane as well.


Do I need propane detectors installed in my RV?

Propane detectors have been required on new RV's for a few years. As far as used RV's are concerned the law cites "An LP gas detector must be installed in any RV that contains an LP gas appliance and an electrical system."