[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]

Originally Posted by Rc Moser

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?