[TheForge] Propane vs LPG

Matt Stevens Matt at stevens.net.nz
Fri Apr 9 17:56:21 EDT 2010


Bruce Freeman wrote:
> However, in all likelihood, commercially available "propane" or "LPG"
> is all suitable for "propane" burners, and differences would be minor.
>  This is because fuels are blended for the desired properties, rather
> than for exact chemical compositions.  The  particular note above
> concerning differences is with regard to internal combustion engines
> which are much fussier than gas burners with respect to the fuel
> they're supplied.
> 
> In short, I don't think you need to worry about it.

I was thinking the same as I read your reply. Our 'blend' IIRC is a 
little lower 60/40ish, but essentially we seem to be referring to the 
same product. Good stuff & thanks for the re-assurance.

Cheers
Matt



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