underground propane tanks

[GeorgeG.]

Why does this seem like a disaster waiting to happen? Anyone here know the life expectancy of an underground propane tank system? HOA states new construction has to include a buried tank. But all that comes to mind is a 20 year old rusted tank with a propane leak and a leveled house when it ignites.

[Tremor14]

how big of a tank is it??

[Chili]

I am guessing that since it is on propane vs natural gas it is a little ways out? Sucks that you still have to deal with an HOA. I will admit though, above ground propane tanks typically look like ass.

[svauto-erotic855]

I install these for pool heaters in areas that do not have natural gas service. It doesn't cost much more to do than an above ground tank and I believe that they are even the same tanks but I could be mistaken. I do like to paint them with two coats before I bury them because I worry about corrosion but I have been assured that it is a waste of time. The fill valve is not covered in dirt. You put it in a box sort of the way you do a water meter.

[fordracing19]

When I was looking at propane when building my house in 2012 I was quoted $900 installed. We just went all electric with a heat pump. No regerts.

[ceyko]

Curious, where in VA?

I can't remember details, but last I looked into this - I did not think much about it...meaning, I'd probably not be stressed about it.

[mustang1200]

The HOA is requiring us to bury our propane tank as well. I'm fine with it as the above ground units are unsightly.

[GeorgeG.]

When I was looking at propane when building my house in 2012 I was quoted $900 installed. We just went all electric with a heat pump. No regerts.

The only thing I think we'll have that's propane is the stove, probably the ovens and I plan to run a fitting to the patio for a grill. The water heater and HVAC will be electric. I'm not sure what else there is that would use propane. We plan to have a hot tub...I don't know what's better to heat that propane or electric.

Curious, where in VA?

I can't remember details, but last I looked into this - I did not think much about it...meaning, I'd probably not be stressed about it.

IIRC, I'll be across the road from you.

how big of a tank is it??

I don't know yet. There's four of us in the household and we'll probably have the stove, oven, grill and maybe a hot tub.