Contracting for dryer gas can be pre-paid in full or 8 cents per gallon pre-paid. We also have the ability to service those who are able to take a transport load, and we offer temporary tank sets for construction or others requiring a temporary heat source.

When proper safeguards are observed, propane provides a safe, efficient and reliable way to heat your home or business. We’re glad that you selected Glacial Plains to deliver propane to your property; your safety and well being is very important to us.

Read below for some general safety tips concerning your equipment. For any questions on the properties of propane or propane safety, you can visit www.propane101.com/ or contact an energy team member. We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have.

Through years of research and practice, the propane industry has identified three things that are critical to keeping you safe:

• Don’t let a tank run out of propane. If the tank does run out, it is imperative to perform a leak check before returning the tank to service. Replacing regulators and performing leak checks takes time, so we encourage you to either use our Scheduled Delivery program or monitor your tank level so it doesn’t run out of fuel.
• Perform a leak test on the propane system once every 5 years even if there are no indications of a problem or leak. Our drivers can provide this service, and they will discuss necessary repairs (and the estimated charges) with you before performing any work.
• Replace all regulators when they reach the manufacturer’s recommended replacement age. Many manufacturers recommend replacing a propane regulator after 15 years. Keeping them in service past this point presents a safety risk, even if they still seem to be working fine.

Our drivers will contact you to schedule a time to perform regulator replacement (or any other necessary work) on your propane system. If you have a time that you would like the work performed, please call your driver to schedule. Thank you for your business and we look forward to many more years of servicing your account.

The propane gas regulator is one of the most important parts of a propane gas system. The regulator not only acts as a control regarding the flow and distribution of propane but also as a safety barrier between the high pressure of the tank and the end use appliance(s).

Propane tank pressure can range from under 10 psig to over 200 psig. Residential applications will generally require 11 inches water column (amount of pressure required to push a column of water up 11 inches in a manometer, or about 6.3 ounces per square inch) and the regulator compensates for these pressure differences in the tank to supply a steady flow of required pressure to the household appliances. In summary, the purpose of a propane regulator is to "bottleneck" the propane down to a safe and usable pressure.

People don't realize that buying a LP gas regulator from a friend or an internet site will more than likely result in wasted money. Regardless of what one may think, regulators aren't all the same and an improper regulator or faulty LP gas regulator installation means the entire installation does not meet code and is unable to be serviced until fixed. Keep in mind that replacing the regulator means interrupting the flow of gas and a leak check is required before the gas can be turned back on. Don't put yourself in danger by attempting to buy and install your own regulator. Call your propane company or a licensed LP gas plumber. It will be safer and cheaper in the long run.

Like any part of a propane system, the regulator needs to be protected. Protecting a regulator, for the most part means keeping it covered. Regulators are generally found under the tank dome or if installed outside the dome, they will have the vent pointed down. The vent is pointed down to prevent rain, ice and debris from entering the regulator. The vent should have a screen that keeps insects out of the regulator, as some insects will make a nest in a regulator that's missing its protective vent screen.

Regulators have internal moving parts that are subject to wear and tear, so the regulator needs to be replaced after some time. Propane companies can tell consumers when the regulator needs to be replaced due to age or malfunction and the consumer needs to take this advice seriously. The industry norm is 15 years before a regulator needs replacement, while some regulator manufacturers recommend replacement every 25 years. If any regulator has ever been under water, such as on an underground propane tank, it needs to be replaced immediately. One very important fact to point out is that although propane regulators may be adjusted by licensed propane professionals, they are not repaired or subject to repair. They are replaced.