Will propane companies fill my tank, even if they don’t own it?
 
To the best of our knowledge, most companies offer to fill Customer own tanks. However, we cannot guarantee that and you will need to ask those companies that you wish to work with what their policy is.

 
Do you install the propane tanks?
 
No, we are strictly a reseller of tanks and do not have installation services or certifications to do that work. We can provide delivery of the tank to your property, however, you will need to contact either a licensed plumber, or a certified propane supplier to do the installation in your required location on your property. 
 

Can I install my own propane tank?
 
No. Propane is both flammable and under pressure explosive. Do not under any circumstances attempt to install your own propane tank. Calibrating the delivery of the propane is of utmost importance, and must be done by a licensed professional.

 
What is the difference between above ground and below ground propane tanks?
 
There are differences in setbacks when you are installing an underground tank or an above ground tank. The very first call you should make is to your county building department to determine whether they will even allow the underground tank and if so, any terms, conditions, setbacks, etc. that they require. It is a standard part of installing an underground tank to install a sacrificial anode bag to monitor potential destructive components of the earth surrounding the tank on an annual basis. 

 
How far should the tank be from my house?
 
Although there is a national code standard that professionals can share with you, there may be separate requirements in your county or city and you must double check with your building department. Do not have a professional installer complete installation before confirming requirements with your local building authority.

 
Are ASME Tanks the same as the small tanks I use for my Bbq? 
 
Absolutely not. The tanks that you can put in your car and drive to a propane refiller to carry back to your home are all done under licensing through the department of transportation. The Tanks authorized to be used in a home or agricultural or business location or designed by a ASME. 
They have very different pressure, tolerances, and very different pressure outputs and whether you have a home barbecue with a DOT tank or you have a home or business or farm connected to an ASME tank they have very different regulators. Regulators do the ultimate pressure of the flow and they need to be calibrated to meet the exact needs of your home or your business or your farm and that is far different than what your barbecue requires. 

 
Why should I spend the money to buy my own propane tank instead of just renting it from one of my local propane companies?
 
The single, biggest reason to own your own propane tank, is to control the delivery timing, the delivery necessity, the delivery price, and very obviously the cost per gallon. Propane is going to be the least expensive in the mid Summer months, July and August in particular. It is ideal for you to fill your tank at that time with hopefully the right amount of propane to get you through until the same time next year.
 That will save you hundreds to thousands per year depending on the size of the tank and your usage. 
 
The second reason is you can shop around and find a provider giving you the best per gallon price. That can be complex because some companies will charge you a flat amount per gallon. Some companies will want to charge you additional fees so you have to look at the total delivery cost divided by the Gallons you're receiving to determine how much you’re paying per gallon.
When you rent a tank, you agree to allow the company to fill you at their will and they will do that. That might mean, as an example, that you only needed 52 gallons which they charge you a certain amount of money per gallon for which is out of your control and then maybe they charge you some delivery fees. If you’re reading this, you’re probably familiar and you’ve seen things like a fuel surcharge fee or your recovery fee or a delivery fee and the bottom line is those add up to your cost per gallon. 

 
Are there drawbacks to owning my own tank?
 
When you’re on your own tank, you control the flow and delivery and costs to a certain degree of what you’re going to pay for the gas. You do also have to handle any situations that develop on the mechanics of the tank that normally would be covered by the propane company, you rent it from. While issues mechanically with propane tanks are few and far between on occasion things develop like a leak at a valve or a gauge that cannot be corrected by simply tightening it. In those situations you will need to engage a professional in the propane industry to correct the problem, and as a result you could have expenses. 

 
If I move, can I take my propane tank with me?
 
Your tank is personal property and only in the event if you were to sell a property and your real estate agent were to list the propane tank as a part of the sale, would you be required to leave it behind. Otherwise you could move it with you.

 
Do I need to wait for my rental tank to be empty to buy a tank? 
 
Not at all. You can purchase a tank and coordinate delivery by a certified propane supplier. You would just want to confirm they will transfer the gas from your current tank into your new tank. Most companies provide that service but on occasion, some will not sell just do your research.

 
 
Do I have to get rid of my current tank to get a bigger one? 
 
No! Propane tanks can be connected together it’s called manifolding. So as an example, if you had a 250 gallon tank and you wanted to have 500 gallons of storage you could attach another 250 gallon tank to it or if you wanted to go even bigger, you could connect a 500 gallon tank to it.there are different ways to make the connections of these tanks and these are good things to discuss with your installer.