Back to the drawing board. Tank Design

Have you looked for a used propane tank? They are usually 5/16" thick and have tappings all welded in. I had mine given to me. I think if you look around you can find one for a reasonable price. You can buy brand new propane tanks from a supplier like FW Webb.

henfruit said:

I met with the person who would build me a tank. I told him my concerns of the amount of pressure it willneed to hold. H e said he would like to have the main body of the tank built in one piece bent into a u shape then add baffels corner gussets t. then recease the ends in to get a good weld then add the top. my question is would this design add strengh to the tank. he also mention useing 3/16 stock. thanks agin for the imput. pat.

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Hi Hen, I talked to my guy today about the same concerns and he said to do it right would be a little more than he is prepared to do. Also, with the concerns about corrosion with an aluminum tank, I am starting from scratch too.

I actually think now I could put a tank in my garage. I have a big 3 car garage that we only use about 1/2 of . I think I'll call our local propane suppliers next week and see about a 500 gallon tank. I kind of like the look of that New Horizons rectangular tank too. Anyone know what they cost? I probably don't want to know ! LOL

As far as the propane tanks, can you cut holes in them and weld fittings on them? I would think you have to for a pressurized system?

thx, Pat

Pat,

The propane tanks have some ports in them when you get them. If you need more you can drill with a bi-metal hole saw and then weld in a weld o let or pipe. I just filled mine to the top with water to flush it then I let some out so I could weld in my fittings.


Rob

New Horizon's 490 gallon tank is $2450.

henfruit said:

I met with the person who would build me a tank. I told him my concerns of the amount of pressure it willneed to hold. H e said he would like to have the main body of the tank built in one piece bent into a u shape then add baffels corner gussets t. then recease the ends in to get a good weld then add the top. my question is would this design add strengh to the tank. he also mention useing 3/16 stock. thanks agin for the imput. pat.

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I don't get a good gut impression of your tank builder. Maybe I'm wrong. My tank that has A516/70 pressed heads & rolled A36 main body is 3/16" thick & this is good to 60 psi. This is a tank that has the forces spread evenly. I would think a rectangular tank would need to be thicker. I'm going to call my tank builder for you & see what the experts say. I'll be back, Randy

tbsdolmar said:

New Horizon's 490 gallon tank is $2450.

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thanks, thats way less than I would have thought.

Pat

Check your local salvage yards and propane dealers for used propane tanks. For those looking to do it inexpensively, used tanks seems to be the best option...

Why don't want to you use a non-pressurized tank? You could assemble it in the basement. If and when I get storage I think it will be non-pressure, either one I build or a commercial one.
Doug