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Crazy Math of Propane

Jun 17, 2008
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I am writing this because I want to help others to understand the complex way Liquid Propane (LP) is discussed. In my personal experience it has to do with the installation of a new Pool Heater. I believe, however that it will also help with other appliances that use propane. Lets just say that it isn’t as clear cut as Gasoline where you pay by the gallon and you know what you are getting. Fuel Oil is pretty straight forward as well. You get a liquid at a price per gallon. That simple.....

Jun 17, 2008
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What initially seemed to be a simple task of having a new pool heater installed to replace a broken one is turning out to be quite the homeowner's challenge. To be honest, it is almost a full time job to get anything done for a home that you supposedly "own." First of all a decision needs to be made around what type of heater you want to install.

The choices are Natural Gas, Propane or Electric. We opted to go with what we visually saw. An old Propane heater with a line off to the corner of the fence line. As expected, the Pool Guy doesn't get involved with the fuel source, only the hardware of the heater and the connection to the pool system.