I would like to talk Propane

[Terry CleanFuel]

Me personally I use gas, but I know this will help out the users of propane.

And there's nothing wrong with that! If you look at the tack manufacturers are taking by offering OEM propane units, would it make sense to open themselves up to a dangerous liability? They did their homework. They came to us since we are very successful in that application. A lot of engineering went into these units.

Here in the States we have what are called "Ozone action days". If your mower runs on gasoline or diesel, you're not mowing. Propane is accepted as the fuel of choice by The Clean Cities Coalition of the United States.

I assume most here are homeowners and not commercial mowers. It's probably not cost effective for those to convert. But on the commercial side if you're not mowing, you're not earning and "Ozone Action Days" can last for weeks.

 

[LoCo86]

And there's nothing wrong with that! If you look at the tack manufacturers are taking by offering OEM propane units, would it make sense to open themselves up to a dangerous liability? They did their homework. They came to us since we are very successful in that application. A lot of engineering went into these units. Here in the States we have what are called "Ozone action days". If your mower runs on gasoline or diesel, you're not mowing. Propane is accepted as the fuel of choice by The Clean Cities Coalition of the United States. I assume most here are homeowners and not commercial mowers. It's probably not cost effective for those to convert. But on the commercial side if you're not mowing, you're not earning and "Ozone Action Days" can last for weeks.

I've never heard of " Ozone Action Days ". Is this a nation wide act, or sectioned off to select areas of the U.S.? I guess it would be contingent on whether the city would vote this act in. I do however think that letting it last for weeks is a little overboard. Having an awareness day is ok, but making it last longer could be a detriment to some cities and companies who depend on petroleum fuel. If I'm understanding the application of these " Ozone Action Days ".

 

[Terry CleanFuel]

I've never heard of " Ozone Action Days ". Is this a nation wide act, or sectioned off to select areas of the U.S.? I guess it would be contingent on whether the city would vote this act in. I do however think that letting it last for weeks is a little overboard. Having an awareness day is ok, but making it last longer could be a detriment to some cities and companies who depend on petroleum fuel. If I'm understanding the application of these " Ozone Action Days ".

It has to do with smog. Mostly cities like LA or Dallas.

It all depends on the air quality. This will give you a good idea of how much the typical lawnmower pollutes.

Cleaner Air: Mowing Emissions and Clean Air Alternatives. A Fact Sheet

 

[briggs]

It has to do with smog. Mostly cities like LA or Dallas.

It all depends on the air quality. This will give you a good idea of how much the typical lawnmower pollutes.

Cleaner Air: Mowing Emissions and Clean Air Alternatives. A Fact Sheet

cars and Jets put out more then lawnmowers do they should shut them down for a few days also :confused2:

 

[Carscw]

If you all would stop commenting on all the propane threads they would go away just like the what oil to use threads.
This is one of them never ending arguments that no one is going to agree on.

It's always good to learn more info on things but this is just annoying now.
Appreciate the info on propane but this has turned into just a long drawn out infomercial.

If no one else agrees with me then I was hacked and did not write this.

 

[Terry CleanFuel]

If you all would stop commenting on all the propane threads they would go away just like the what oil to use threads.
This is one of them never ending arguments that no one is going to agree on.

It's always good to learn more info on things but this is just annoying now.
Appreciate the info on propane but this has turned into just a long drawn out infomercial.

If no one else agrees with me then I was hacked and did not write this.

LOL! I agree.

You folks don't have to agree with me, just make sure of your facts before you post about propane. Nobody learns anything if the incorrect information is posted.

 

[Terry CleanFuel]

cars and Jets put out more then lawnmowers do they should shut them down for a few days also :confused2:

You're gonna have to argue with the Gubmint there Briggs. Not my rules.

Actually ONE propane lawnmower puts-out the same amount of pollution 100 late model cars being driven 100 miles each. Again, not my numbers, the Gubmints.

We're working on mounting tanks on jets...