DH and I are days away from breaking ground on our third new home in 20 years.
Having done this twice before, we know the pitfalls of working together on a project of this magnitude.
Today’s “sticking point” is the long-term cost of using propane fueled exterior lighting, specifically lanterns from a company like http://www.jacksmetalarts.com/.
We had a pole mounted unit years back. The cost of propane has more than tripled since then, causing me to question the viability of 24/7, 365 operation.
So, anyone know how much fuel a typical propane lantern will burn over a period of time?
I’ve emailed and searched with no solution.
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My single mantle propane light at the cabin lasts about 10 hours on 14 oz. of propane at the lowest setting,
So, you will be going thru AT LEAST 2 pounds of propane per day (24/7), 730# per year, say 150 gallons per year (say $300) just for a light
PRETTY PRICEY LIGHT!!!!!
13W fluorescent can be cycled off in the day, will cost about $6 per year to run.
You can send the difference to your favorite charity <G>
There are gas lamps available that can be turned on and off electrically. Don't have any costs or sources, though.
[Well, here's one I Googled up: http://www.charlestonlighting.com/item_detail.php?sid=59 ]
24/7 natural gas lights are prohibited in many areas, a rule left over from the Arab oil embargo of the 70s.