Ken45101
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I struggle with the buried tank issue also. I can't think of any reason to bury one beyond just not wanting to look at it. I understand that to an extent. But then we start talking about long term and I've never heard of a solution to analyzing the condition of the tank. Until it fails. That part bothers me enough that I have no problems with looking out my shop window and seeing a propane tank.![]()
Okay, I can give you one reason: fire protection. If I lived in an area with wildfires, I would much prefer the tank below ground and protected from ambient heat and fire.
Also, possibly cold protection. At very cold temperatures, propane does not convert to gas. One wouldn't want their heating supply to fail on a -20 or -30 F night. Underground would keep it warmer in most Lower 49 geographies.
So there are two reasons although I agree aesthetics are often a primary rational.