DS wrote:
We heat with propane., The tank is almost buried in the snow. The guy
filling it said if I kept it clear of snow, I probably would burn less gas.
I haven't bothered. It's a big job.
Is he right?
If so, what is the reason?
Would the saving be significant?
Tx
ds

He's right, but for the wrong reason. A propane tank needs the air
around it to vaporize properly. Propane boils at -44 degrees. This
boiling occurs on the part of the tank with that has liquid in contact
with it. If the tank is covered with snow, it acts as an insulator
preventing the surrounding air from coming in contact with the liquid
surface area of the tank.