PROPANE TANK

What is a Propane Tank? • Propane tanks are the storage containers for propane in its liquid form and are available in many different sizes being engineered and designed for propane containment at high pressures.

SIZES • 1000 Gallon Propane Tank Dimensions: 16' 2" long and 41" in diameter

Uses: Home heating for larger square footage homes or homes with all appliances running on propane.

A 1000 gallon propane tank holds 800 gallons when full.

• 500 Gallon Propane Tank Dimensions: 9' 11" long and 37.5" in diameter

Uses: Primarily used for home heating or homes with 2-3 propane appliances such as supplemental or space heaters, hot water heaters, and generators.

A 500 gallon propane tank holds 400 gallons of propane when full.

• 250 Gallon Propane Tank Dimensions: 7'10" long and 30" in diameter.

Uses: Supplemental heating or 2 home appliances including water heaters, generators, and pool heaters.

A 250 gallon propane tank holds 200 gallons of propane when full.

• 120 Gallon Propane Tank Dimensions: 4'6" in height and 30" in diameter

Uses: 1-2 residential appliances. Commonly used for a hot water heater or space heater alone, or with another small appliance like a dryer or cooktop.

A 120 gallon propane tank is also commonly referred to as 420 lb propane tank. 120 gallon propane tanks hold 96 gallons of propane when full.

• 20 lb Propane Tank Dimensions: 1' 6" in height and 1' in diameter.

Uses: Propane grills, generators, patio heaters, and other outdoor equipment. To purchase or exchange a 20 lb tank, find a location near you.

20 pound propane tanks are often referred to as grill cylinders and hold 4.6 gallons of propane when full.

NOTES: EVERY TANK CAN HOLD UP TO 80% OF PROPANE.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) ABOVEGROUND TANK

ASME Aboveground Tank Features

• Liquid Withdrawal Valve • Liquid Withdrawal Dip Tube • Pressure Relief Valve • Fixed Liquid Level Gauge Dip Tube • Pressure Relief Valve Springs • Float Gauge Assembly • Liquid Withdrawal Belly Valve

ASME Aboveground Tank Features (DOME) • FLOAT GAUGE • FILLER VALVE • SERVICE VALVE • FIXED MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE • SERVICE VALVE • FIXED MAXIMUM LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE • VAPOR EQUALIZING VALVE • VAPOR EQUALIZING VALVE

NOTES: Typical gauges on an aboveground tank. Pressure relief and liquid withdrawal valves not shown.

TANK GAUGES • Shut off valve • Tank Gauge

UNDERGROUND TANK NOTES: underground tank color doesn't matter because it doesn't see at all.