Reliable Propane Delivery in Dublin, TX

Propane FAQs

Q. What is propane?
A. Propane is a safe, cleaner-burning alternative fuel that has outstanding versatility, energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. It’s produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. Stored as a liquid under pressure, propane turns into a gas when released, making it easy to transport and store. This reliability makes it an excellent energy source for properties off the main natural gas grid.

Q. Is propane safe to use at home or work?
A. Yes, propane is very safe. The industry is governed by strict safety codes and standards. Propane tanks are made of durable steel and designed to handle extreme pressure and harsh weather. Additionally, propane is nontoxic and won’t harm soil or water in the event of a leak. To help detect leaks, manufacturers add an odorant that smells like rotten eggs or a skunk’s spray.

Q. I smell propane gas. What should I do?
A. If you smell the distinct rotten egg odor of propane, act immediately. Extinguish any flames or smoking materials. Avoid using light switches, appliances or phones, as sparks could ignite the gas. Evacuate everyone from the area right away. Once you’re safely away, call Hill Gas and emergency services to report the leak. Don’t return to the property until a qualified technician confirms it’s safe.

Q. How often will I need propane delivered?
A. Delivery frequency depends on your usage, tank size and the number of appliances you have that use propane. A home using propane for just a stove or a water heater will need fewer deliveries than a business relying on it for heating or daily operations. To ensure that you never run low, we recommend signing up for our Keep Full automatic delivery service so that we can monitor your usage and refill your tank on time.

Q. Does propane go bad?
A. Unlike gasoline or diesel, propane doesn’t degrade or expire. It remains usable for decades, making it ideal for backup generators or seasonal properties that aren’t occupied year-round.

Dublin: Dr Pepper and so much more!

Dublin was established in 1854, and how it got its name remains a mystery.

Possibilities include that it was named after the capital of Ireland (Irish people have been living in what is now Texas since the mid-18th century); that the name comes from the warning of “Double in!” shouted ahead of raids by local indigenous tribes; or that it was named for the double log cabins built by the area’s early settlers.

In 2005, Governor Rick Perry signed a bill proclaiming Dublin “The Irish Capital of Texas.”

A Waco pharmacist named Charles Alderton developed what became Dr Pepper in 1885, after noticing that customers were getting bored of traditional carbonated drink flavors like lemon and sarsaparilla. Looking to revive sales, he experimented with flavors until he hit upon his trade-secret combination of 23 ingredients mixed with phosphoric acid to give the drink some tang.

Alderton gave the formula to Wade Morrison, the owner of Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store, where Alderton worked. Dublin is the former home of the world’s oldest Dr Pepper bottling facility and was, for many years, the only facility that produced Dr Pepper with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup.

While the bottling plant no longer makes Dr Pepper, it does make a range of nine sodas, including root beer and cola, all made with cane sugar.

Dublin was the hometown of the legendary golfer Ben Hogan. In 1946, Hogan won 13 tournaments, including the U.S. Open, with a record score of 276, 8 under par. Over the course of his career, he won two Masters, three U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, and one British Open. He was the PGA’s leading money-winner five times and was named PGA Player of the Year four times. Many of his victories came following a near-fatal car crash in 1949. Today, he ranks fourth on the PGA all-time wins list with 64, behind only Sam Snead, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

Besides Hogan, local natives and residents of Dublin include:

George Andrew Davis Jr, a highly decorated fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II and the Korean War. He was the Korean War’s ace of aces (top active flying ace), downing 14 North Korean, Chinese and Soviet aircraft before his death in combat on February 10, 1952. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He is one of only seven U.S. military pilots to become a flying ace in two wars.

Gene Autry, an actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer and baseball team owner, best known as “the Singing Cowboy.” He was also a co-owner of a world championship rodeo company and Dublin’s Lightning C Ranch, which is now the Rodeo Heritage Museum.

Johnny Duncan, a country singer who had three Number 1 songs: “Thinkin’ of a Rendezvous” and “It Couldn’t Have Been Any Better,” both duets with Janie Fricke, and “She Can Put Her Shoes Under My Bed (Anytime).” He was also a cousin of Jimmy Seals of Seals & Crofts and the country singer Dan Seals.