The power went out three hours ago.
Your whole home generator kicked on in seconds, just like it was supposed to.
But now your lights are flickering.
You never refilled the generator’s propane tank after the last few outages, so now you’re running dangerously low.
Your whole home generator investment is about to be just a decoration until you can get more fuel.
If only you had had a remote propane tank monitor to alert your gas company you needed a refill.
How much propane does your generator use?
During a power outage, your generator runs your home.
It works hard to keep your house lit and your freezer chilling, so it takes a good amount of propane to keep the generator chugging away.
It’ll use between 2.5 and 3.5 gallons of propane an hour when the generator is running at full capacity.
If you have frequent outages, it’s best to have a propane tank dedicated to your generator.
As a rule of thumb, if you have a propane tank for your home and your generator or just your generator, you need to have remote monitoring set up.
Most propane companies, Kauffman Gas included, require it.
The last thing you need is to run out in the middle of an outage (obviously).
Why Your Generator Propane Tank Needs Remote Monitoring
Never Worry Again
Traditional monitoring methods involve manual checks of the propane tank’s level, which can be inconvenient and time-consuming.
With a propane tank monitor, your propane company will remotely keep track of your tank’s levels so you don’t have to.
If you do want to, you can also keep track using the monitor’s app.
This real-time monitoring capability ensures that you and your propane company are always aware of your propane levels, eliminating the need for guesswork and the risk of running out of fuel during a power outage.
Optimizing Refill Scheduling
Propane tank monitors accurately track your home’s propane consumption patterns.
By analyzing historical usage data, you or your propane company can predict when your propane tank is likely to run low.
Your propane company will automatically deliver the propane you need (if you’re signed up) or reach out and let you know when would be best to schedule a refill.
Ensure a continuous power supply and avoid emergency deliveries, saving time and money.
Preventing Unexpected Outages
Running out of propane during a power outage isn’t convenient. You’ve invested in a generator that can’t even run, which is frustrating.
A monitor safeguards against unexpected outages by providing timely alerts when the propane levels are low.
You’d have time to schedule a propane delivery or switch to an alternative power source to avoid losing power.
Enhanced Safety Measures
Propane tank monitors go beyond just monitoring fuel levels; they also add an extra layer of protection for your home and family.
Monitoring systems often include features such as leak detection and temperature sensors.
Timely alerts for unusual activities or irregularities in propane levels allow propane companies to reach out to you and let you know of possible risks so you can schedule someone to come out and take a look at the tank.
We’ll Keep Track So You Don’t Have To
Here at Kauffman Gas, we monitor our customers’ fuel tanks and make sure they are never below 20%.
Never let yourself worry about your generator’s propane tank levels during an outage.
We won’t leave you out in the dark.
Become a customer and get a monitor put on your tank.
