Propane line to kitchen

[batman911]

Has anyone had a propane line run from their buried tank to the kitchen? Who would you get to do the work? Plumber? Propane company? Approximate cost?

[billethkid]

Has anyone had a propane line run from their buried tank to the kitchen? Who would you get to do the work? Plumber? Propane company? Approximate cost?

I was not aware one could have a "buried" prpane tank. I don't know the law in FL but in other states I have lived they allow above ground propane, only.

Whoever installs the tank is a prime candidate to do the work or they should at least be hooked up with plumbers they recommend to do the job.

btk

[jimbo2012]

Are you thinking from the summer kitchen?

Is it in line with the main kitchen?

[redwitch]

I'd be too worried about a lightning strike to even consider having a tank of gas (any kind) buried in my yard and I certainly wouldn't want to live next door to one.

[jimbo2012]

It's a steel tank in the ground......as in grounded in use all over USA

[bandsdavis]

Has anyone had a propane line run from their buried tank to the kitchen? Who would you get to do the work? Plumber? Propane company? Approximate cost?

We will be very interested to see if you learn anything about this. If you do, could you please PM us with your findings?

Thanks!

[JB in TV]

Just an FYI, there are several heated pools that have in-ground propane tanks in TV....

[CFrance]

Please let us know on the forum what you find out.

[redwitch]

I'd still be paranoid grounded or not. Lightning scares me, unlike earthquakes which I always took in stride. lol

[KathieI]

I have a few friends that have these underground propane tanks. One has her's going to her outdoor kitchen, the other, I believe, is to her kitchen. I do not know the company name or cost and I was thinking of doing this myself as I hate my electric stove. I was a little nervous also about having this and wanted to do more research before committing to it.

P.S. I'll try to find out the contractor and will post it here.

[bluedog103]

Suburban Propane in Wildwood can give you all the information you need including contractors to run the line into your kitchen.

[Sable99]

I'm interested in this too!! I have a friend that lives in Dunnellon with a propane tank to her summer kitchen. Mom and I don't have a summer kitchen but I would love to have a gas stove. Who knows why, since I cook that much any more!

[livsea2]

In my area of the country almost everyone has an underground LP gas tank. We have propane heat, stove, clothes dryer, even a line run out to our BBQ so I never have to run to get a portable tank filled. Gas heat is hotter than electric and more comfortable. I would say everyone in my neighborhood has the "mushroom" tank lid in their side yard. Any appliance that works on natural gas can be adapted for LP use. Natural gas is not available in our area only propane. We get a delivery monthly from October through April then the April delivery lasts until the following October. Just as safe as electricity.

[CFrance]

In my area of the country almost everyone has an underground LP gas tank. We have propane heat, stove, clothes dryer, even a line run out to our BBQ so I never have to run to get a portable tank filled. Gas heat is hotter than electric and more comfortable. I would say everyone in my neighborhood has the "mushroom" tank lid in their side yard. Any appliance that works on natural gas can be adapted for LP use. Natural gas is not available in our area only propane. We get a delivery monthly from October through April then the April delivery lasts until the following October. Just as safe as electricity.

What is your area, livsea2? That is my dream, to ditch this electric stove and replace it with a duel-fuel stove--gas cooktop with two elecgtric ovens in one appliance. But we don't have gas in our area of TV, and with an small inside lot, I'm not sure if we could have a tank put in.

The house we rented in Key West ran on propane heat and cooking. It was super. You couldn't tell the difference between that and natural gas. The tank was above ground, though... probably because that's all coral rock down there.

[batman911]

We had a 250 GL propane tank buried in the side yard (near the spa heater, out door kitchen) when the developer built the home. The tank is near the kitchen wall where the stove will be installed. All you see above ground is the green dome (about 18" dia) that covers the fill connection and gage. Surburban Propane inspected the installation before they filled the tank the first time to ensure it is safe. I have never heard of a problem with lightening strikes with buried propane tanks. I will provide more feedback after I get the answer from Surburban.

[billethkid]

propane tanks buried or above ground are no less safe than the natural gas lines many of us have traversing the attic spaces of our homes here in TV. Or that 10, 20, 30 or 40 gallons of gasoline in our cars in the garage.

When was the last time one heard about a residential propane tank exploding? Or hit by lightning?

The safety or lack of it is more a perception/notion/feeling sort of thing.....very real.

btk

[Topspinmo]

I would think even if it propane tank got struck by lightning it would have to rupture the tank to cause an explosion? IMO most tank explosions are from heat or massive rupture and spark or ignition source low to the ground when the gas seeps to it?

[spk7951]

Last I knew Fireplace Installers out of Belleview (352-288-0016) was doing the installation of underground propane tanks for The Villages. About a year ago we had a problem with the line running from the tank to the pool heater regulator. Suburban Propane came out and checked the tank area but would not go any further and suggested we call Gerry at Fireplace Installers. Gerry found the problem and corrected it.

Besides checking with Fireplace Installers the TV warranty dept might be able to point you in the right direction also.

[Lightning]

I would think even if it propane tank got struck by lightning it would have to rupture the tank to cause an explosion? IMO most tank explosions are from heat or massive rupture and spark or ignition source low to the ground when the gas seeps to it?

Your house, trees, flag pole, and walls have a much greater chance of being struck by lightning than a burried LPG tank. If you are worried about a direct lightning strike see the Lightning Matters column in the July POA Bulletin.

[FLSun]

Did you decide to route a buried line around to a Summer Kitcen? Have you finished the project? Do you have any photos?