Moving a propane tank

[Sawyer Rob]

Here’s the difference between guys trained to do a potentially hazardous task safely and a bunch of guys that weren’t but managed to get away with sketchy methods.

Geee, was you talking about me???

SR

 

[RickB]

Geee, was you talking about me???

SR

Yessir.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Yessir.

Well, then you should learn more about a situation, BEFORE you comment on it.

When I moved the tank in the pict., I had TWO certified tank movers from the gas company doing all the hooking and unhooking.

I used my tractor so they didn't have to drive through a soft spot with their truck.

SR

 

[RickB]

I have my doubts the lift loops on that tank are rated for a tank with product in it.

 

[ovrszd]

Yeah, I'd wonder about that as well. I also wouldn't rely on my gas company guys to guide me. I'll let common sense do that. If I can find mine.....

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have my doubts the lift loops on that tank are rated for a tank with product in it.

First of all, the tank was empty, secondly that's above my pay grade to know the rating.

First you state a certified guy should be present, then after I tell you there was TWO, you imply that they didn't know what they were doing.

Bottom line is, one guy had been working in the propane field for more than 40 years, the other 15 +, so I'll put MY money on their knowledge of what was done.

But as always, someone on the net who "wasn't there", always knows better! lol

SR

 

[RickB]

Moving it with straps or a chain is the RIGHT way to move one!

MY propane supplier said his empty tank was about 1500 pounds...

I also moved one with 275 gallons of propane in it...

SR

I was thinking the one pictured had 275 gallons of propane in it. But if you picked that one from the lift eyes my comment applies to that. Additionally:

1 Things to Remember When Moving an ASME Tank With Fuel - Tarantin Industries

 

[Diggin It]

BLEVE.....interesting and scary. I learned something today.

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion. Didn't have to look it up. Nasty events.

I assumed we were talking about an empty tank,

Is there such a thing?


Also, slings or hooks, the tank will swing back and forward as you move which could contact the front of the tractor. And no, I'm not wild about moving any amount of weight any distance with the FEL or forks raised that high. The trailer they brought mine in one was sort of like a log arch type thing where it was supported in multiple directions.

 

[Diggin It]

I was thinking the one pictured had 275 gallons of propane in it.

That looks like 1,175 Lbs to me without the tank.

 

[Diggin It]

As for tank weight, I take it there are different grades? This shows as light as 871 lbs ( Propane Tank Dimensions and Measurements ) while this one lists 1,062 ( 5 Gallon Above Ground Propane Tank ) and others go closer to 1,200.

 

[joeyd]

Well after all the hype I never had to move the tank. My neighbor borrowed another neighbors excavator to use the finger attachment to dig the 4" wide ditch for the propane line. It was way easier to dig an 18" deep trench with that through rocky soil than with a pick and shovel. Since he had the excavator we went ahead and chained up the tank by the attached lift points and set it in place after we leveled 4" cement blocks to set it on. Yes sir, the tank swung easily by the chains to make sure it was centered on the blocks and it was pretty easy to control as we rolled it into place. Thanks to everyone who had a suggestion.