Most people don’t know that what’s known as “Natural Gas” is actually composed of multiple gases: Propane, butane, ethane, and methane. Propane, a part of “raw” natural gas, is separated from the other gas components during processing at most gas facilities.
Since propane contains more than twice the energy of natural gas (one cubic foot of propane = 2,516 BTUs, while one cubic foot of natural gas = 1,030 BTUs), it’s much more efficient than natural gas. It's mildly lighter than propane alone, but does dissipate faster in air. On Oct 28, 2017 7:02 PM, "John Pennie via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: That is a good point Jack and thanks for reminding everyone. Very easy to let your guard down with these little butane canisters. John Sent from my iPad > On Oct 28, 2017, at 4:23 PM, Steve Thomas via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Natural gas is lighter than air, but both butane and propane are heavier. > > Steve Thomas > C&C27 MKIII > > ---- "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I think butane is lighter than air (unlike propane), but I could be wrong. > > From: jackbrennan via CnC-List > Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 2:33 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: jackbrennan > Subject: Re: Stus-List Stove > > I hope everyone using portable stoves fueled by butane or small propane canisters is taking the appropriate safety precautions. Both types of stoves can cause explosions. > > The canisters should not be stored inside the boat unless it is an isolated locker with a drain to the outside. > > I keep mine, for a rail grill, in a large pvc pipe tied to the rail with holes in the bottom for any stray gas to drain. A couple of years ago, a canister malfunctioned. > > I was really happy it was not down below. It would have filled the boat with propane.. > > Jack Brennan > Former C&C 25 > Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 > Tierra Verde, Fl. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ The bills have started coming in for the year 2018 and have gone up again. October will be our fund raising month. Please consider sending a small contribution to help keep this list running. Use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All contributions are greatly appreciated!
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