If you are concerned about the propane inside, consider getting one of those alarms for radon and propane. They are pretty inexpensive at Lowes or Home Depot.
Thanks Char!
May I ask what ins company you use?
My home ins won’t even talk to me about ins for my studio. I have to rent space 16mi away (kindof inconvenient esp in “these unprecedented times”) b/c even though I live in an “artists condo building”…jewelry is not considered an art in their definition and my B tank had to be removed from the art studio space immediately when they found out.
I have umbrella coverage but their exceptions rule out any gas other than natural gas “for heating and cooking.”
Lori
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The standard for NYC jewelers is natural gas with a G-tec to concentrate the gas so that a back flow valve can be installed and work. You can use an oxygen generator (concentrator) to eliminate the need for any bottled gasses. I think I’d find a different insurance company or challenge yours or get your fire department to help.
I use Farmers Insurance. they are ok with this.
Judy Hoch
Also, Natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates rather than pooling.
Even though everyone already answered:
I use a special “safe” canister with 10kg (22lbs) of propane that’s built to be safe indoors. I have a valve, a pressure regulator, a flame ender (i don’t know the english term) before my hose even starts. According to Benegas (the company i use) it’s completely safe, and even in the event of a backflash, i have three safeties that shut off. the canister is also heatproof.
Since propane doesn’t burn without oxygen, i’m really not worried.