Storing 2nd Propane Cylinder in TV
 

Does anyone have any good ideas on how to best store a second BBQ propane tank or gas for a lawn mower in The Villages? I don't want to keep them in the garage and covenants don't allow a detached storage building.

I KEEP A SMALL 3' X 3' X 3' PLASTIC BIN WITH TOP LID (lowes) NEXT TO MY AIR COND. CONDENSER NEXT TO HOUSE..........WITH MY SHRUBS , NO ONE CAN SEE IT......

CAUTIOUS FUMAR


ps also keep some of my wife's cooking out there...........

I leave my second tank on the patio near the grill.

That's a great idea! We've been told unequivocally never to keep a spare propane tank in the garage. In fact, when we're away for periods of time, especially during hurricane season, we pull the whole barbecue grill into the kitchen, just to be on the safe side.

Sidney... I mus be missing something. Understandable to not keeping the extra tank in the garage, but why would you pull the whole bbq into the kitchen when away from the home?

We're attempting to develop 'Floridian thinking.' As snowbirds we've been told unequivocally not to leave anything loose outside the house when we're away for long periods, including the grill and lanai furniture, especially during hurricane season. Hmmm.... Is this overkill?

We need some HELP. We will be coming down to visit our home & we would like to buy a grill, but where can we put it when we go home ? Will it be ok in the garage till we come down again.

I know people say not to keep it in the garage......and I do understand that, but we do keep our grill in the garage when the house is unoccupied......making sure that the tank is not full and the valve is closed tight.

You do not want an overfull tank to expand and have the "extra" propane leave the tank from the relief valve. Propane is heaver then air, so it can settle in low spots until it finds an ignition source.

I do not hear of many homes blowing up due to stored propane tanks....so perhaps it is an acceptable risk......not sure what else we would do?

Although I do like the idea of a storage box outside....perhaps big enough for both propane tanks? I'll look into that.

Frank D.

hire someone to mow your lawn and you wont have to store any gas in garage.
drd

ATTENTION! National code for Liqified Petroleum Gas
 

NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code written by the National Fire Protection Association which includes Propane, states:


5.1.1.1 The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the storage
of cylinders of 1000-lb (454-kg) water capacity or less,
whether filled, partially filled, or empty as follows:

5.3.4 Storage Within Residential Buildings. Storage of cylinders
within a residential building, including the basement or
any storage area in a common basement storage area in multiple-
family buildings and attached garages, shall be limited to
cylinders each with a maximum water capacity of 2.7 lb
(1.2 kg) and shall not exceed 5.4-lb (2.4-kg) aggregate water
capacity for smaller cylinders per each living space unit. Each
cylinder shall meet DOT specifications.

5.4 Storage Outside of Buildings.

5.4.1 * Location of Storage Outside of Buildings. Storage outside
of buildings for cylinders awaiting use, resale, or part of a
cylinder exchange point shall be located as follows.

5.4.1.1 At least 5 ft (1.5 m) from any doorway or opening in a
building frequented by the public where occupants have at least
two means of egress as defined by NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. For
buildings, or sections of buildings, having only one means of
egress, at least 10 ft (3m) from the doorway or opening.

Since tanks used for Grills etc. are at least 20 lb aggregate water capacity they should NEVER under any circumstances be stored inside!

THIS IS THE NATIONAL CODE! Some states have developed revisions to the National Code which are even stricter.

Okay. So what are the options? Can't build a stand alone shed; unsighly on the Lanai;

I think Natural gas via a pieline would be great, but others must have LP tanks. Does everyone trust the gauge to ensure one won't have a half cooked meal at some point.

Thanks

Please excuse the typos in past message. I'll try to do better in future.

Huh? I'm gonna just forget the whole thing and plug in my George Foreman grill. Sheesh!!!!!

If you click on the post you made errors in, you can edit and save. Just so you'd know.

Thanks--- really. I'm still navigating this---and am s-l-o-w