{"id":84,"date":"2024-12-30T06:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T13:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T18:31:51","slug":"propane-backup-generators-are-a-strong-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/propane-gas\/propane-backup-generators-are-a-strong-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose a propane backup generator?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From Northeastern snowstorms to Midwestern tornadoes to rolling blackouts in California, there are countless circumstances where owning a backup generator makes a great deal of sense. That\u2019s especially true in the state of Arizona, which has a widely varied terrain that can see blizzards, triple-digit heat waves, or flash floods. In these trying times, a backup generator can maintain services for both your business and your home. Not only do these tools make your family more comfortable, but they also keep them safe and secure when disaster strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Get more <a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-standby-generators-and-backup-generators\/\">information about generators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to choosing the fuel source for your backup generator, ultimately, propane is the way to go. It offers advantages over gasoline or oil, or when natural gas is not available.<\/p>\n<p>A propane backup generator provides reliable, affordable, and efficient power generation. This cost-efficient fuel source lets homeowners and business owners see real energy savings while also producing fewer emissions than conventional alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explore these benefits in greater detail to illustrate why propane stands as a great choice for backup power.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #1: Propane is readily available<\/h2>\n<p>Propane generators offer significant advantages when compared with those powered by gasoline or oil. Since propane is delivered to storage tanks located on-site, it\u2019s readily available at all times. In the face of electrical blackouts, natural gas leaks, or gasoline shortages, it\u2019s easy to access your power source in no time at all.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #2: Propane is reliable<\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other options, propane generators also tend to run longer and break down a lot less. Since propane gas storage is stable, it\u2019s reliable for years without degradation. This means that generators powered by propane start better in cold weather, too, making them an ideal choice for providing heat and power when an emergency strikes.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #3: Propane goes everywhere<\/h2>\n<p>Propane is also a great choice for homes or businesses in remote locations. Whether you\u2019re seasonally connected to the grid or entirely off the grid, propane provides a one-size-fits-all solution to many different needs. In addition to backup generators, it fuels engines, combined heat and power units, heat pumps, irrigation pumps, and countless other systems.<\/p>\n<h2>Stay prepared with a propane generator<\/h2>\n<p>An experienced gas line company can install propane gas storage tanks and gas line piping to fit the needs of each location.\u00a0 The propane storage tank can be installed above or below ground, depending on the property and the local regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a licensed gas pipeline company in good standing with state and local authorities is essential to ensuring that the gas plumbing installation is safe and is inspected for compliance with all necessary laws.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about propane backup generators, <a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/contact-us\/\">reach out to the team<\/a> at RP Gas Piping today.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about generators:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/the-location-and-installation-of-generators\/\">Tips on location and installation of generators<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/the-features-of-generators\/\">Generator features<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/homeowner-tips\/the-difference-between-standby-generators-and-backup-generators\/\">Standby vs. backup generators<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Northeast snowstorms to Midwest tornados to California rolling blackouts, there are many circumstances where owning a backup generator makes a great deal of sense.  In Arizona\u2019s widely varied terrain some areas have blizzards, triple digit heat waves, or flash floods.  A backup generator to maintain services for your business, home and family can save lives as well as provide comfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88890,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[17,51,10,70,71,68,72,504,75,76,74,73,8],"class_list":["post-84","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-propane-gas","tag-arizona","tag-gas-line-company","tag-gas-line-piping","tag-gas-pipeline-company","tag-gas-plumbing-installation","tag-licensed","tag-propane-backup-generators","tag-propane-gas","tag-propane-gas-fuel-source","tag-propane-gas-storage","tag-propane-portable-generators","tag-propane-standby-generators","tag-propane-storage-tanks"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88890"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2343,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84\/revisions\/2343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}