Types of Tanks

Size of tanks

100# Cylinders a 100# cylinder holds about 23.6 gallons of propane. They stand vertically and are about 1 foot in diameter, and 3 feet tall.

120 gallon tank a 120 gallon tank (also called a 420# cylinder or nicknamed a "jug") stands vertically (though some can be horizontal) and are about 3 feet in diameter and 4 feet tall.

250 a 250 gallon tank is a horizontal bulk tank which measures about 3 feet in diameter and 8 feet long.

330 a 320, 325 or 330 gallon tank is a horizontal bulk tank which measures about 3 feet in diameter and 10 feet long.

500 a 500 gallon tank is a horizontal bulk tank which measures about 3 feet in diameter and 12 feet long.

1000 a 1000 gallon tank is a horizontal bulk tank which measures about 3 feet in diameter and 18 feet long.

These dimensions are approximates, but give you a good idea for sizes.

Underground Tanks

Many homeowners today are opting to install a tank underground. The main reason for it is aesthetics: you don't have to look at the propane tank in your yard. If they are installed properly, they can be just as safe as an above-ground tank. They utilize several methods to prevent corrosion: 1) a protective coating is applied. 2) the tank is buried in fine sand to prevent rocks from breaking that coating and 3) magnesium is buried next to the tank, and connected to the tank to reverse the electrical current which causes corrosion. Standard iron tanks and pipelines have been installed in this way for over 50 years with great success. Further, there are ways to test the tank to see if it is still protected from corrosion. Our service department can help with this.

Location of your tank

There are two types of tanks used, and the regulations vary depending on which type you have. If your tank is 120 gallons or smaller, it can be placed right next to your house, as long as it meets certain clearances to windows, doors, openings into the home, sources of combustion, etc. If the tank is 120 gallons or larger, it needs to be 10 feet away from a building, and 10 feet from a property line.