[Lyn Wagner]

I would be afraid of fire or explosion.

[Andyhope]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Thank you

Victor. It’s works in DC😩

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Looks like a fish hook is trying to be set.

More concerning is the Dish on the Roof! This is 2023, Streaming is the only way to go..

[deputydoc]

Originally Posted by Twinsull

Checking to see if anyone else in the Villages has a view of Propane tanks in their back yard. I can’t believe this would be allowed. Comments?

Propane tanks are NOT allowed in The Villages

[Janie123]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Unless you can point to a Florida code that differs from the code in the link above, these seem to be okay. 100gal tanks have no required distance from the house and only 10ft required to a window. These *seem* to comply with that.

Not sure those tanks are >10ft from the neighbors windows.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

How large do you think those tanks are? (Hint: much smaller than 2,000 gallons)

Highlight the section on smaller tanks and concrete slab please.

Those tanks are 125 gallons. I should know I have one for my garage at my lake home in Minnesota. The setback IS 10' The setback IS a national standard.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by Twinsull

Checking to see if anyone else in the Villages has a view of Propane tanks in their back yard. I can’t believe this would be allowed. Comments?

Why don't people buy the all electric Generarc? My dad has it and it powers the whole house for almost 2 weeks. No noise. No impending explosions, no unsightly tanks.

Could you try speaking with your neighbors prior to filing a complaint? Maybe they don't know of any better way to ensure their survival during a power outage.

We should be helping each other!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Those tanks are 125 gallons. I should know I have one for my garage at my lake home in Minnesota. The setback IS 10' The setback IS a national standard.

It seems like the outside dimensions of a 120gal tank and a 125gal tank are the same. Perhaps there is a difference internally. Perhaps the tanks are the same but by law they can only be filled to a certain level if they are within 10ft of a home.

I believe whoever installed those tanks (assuming the homeowner didn't bring them home in the back of his Mazda) would know and respect the local codes. But the OP has already been provided with a simple solution: contact the VPSD for their expert opinion.

[OhioBuckeye]

How do these propane tanks release pressure from heat. I’m asking only because my 20 lb. Propane tank is hooked up to my grill & I keep it in garage, yea that’s stupid too. Knock on wood I’ve stored my grill in my garage for probably 40 yrs. But I agree with you propane tanks are bombs, just waiting to be ignited.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Robojo

Why don't people buy the all electric Generarc? My dad has it and it powers the whole house for almost 2 weeks. No noise. No impending explosions, no unsightly tanks.

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Would love to see a link for that! Got to be one heck of a stack of batteries!

[HJBeck]

Sure looks like it is for the generator in front of those two. When you lose power once every several years you might wish you had one. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s for medical reasons. Of course some one may be running their online business from their house. ???

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by deputydoc

Propane tanks are NOT allowed in The Villages

Is that written down anywhere?

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Would love to see a link for that! Got to be one heck of a stack of batteries!

Not as big as you might think
Generac Power Systems - PWRcell

[dewilson58]

Almost 100 posts on a photo shopped picture and fake information.

Love it!!!

Be careful removing that fish hook.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Robojo

Why don't people buy the all electric Generarc? My dad has it and it powers the whole house for almost 2 weeks. No noise. No impending explosions, no unsightly tanks.

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Would love to see a link for that! Got to be one heck of a stack of batteries!

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Not as big as you might think
Generac Power Systems - PWRcell

Thank you.

So for $18K I can get a 9kWh system installed. For somewhat more ($40K?) I can get more batteries and have a 36kWh system. According to my last SECO bill I use about 40kWh/day. So my $40K investment will run my home for most of 24 hours - then I'm out of luck. This is much less then two weeks.

If I didn't use AC or hot water it would last for much longer. If I didn't use AC or hot water I could get by with a 2,000W Honda generator for about $1,500.

The PowerCell with the solar panels might be a great way to save money but it doesn't appear to be a solution for a long-duration power outage.

OTOH: Since most (all?) of our outages are short, even the $18K version ought to be able to ride through one. I might look into that!