Propane Tank INSTALL $1,700 NEW Above Ground 320 gallon Holding leaking underground
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Installation of an above ground 320 gallon propane tank. BRAND NEW $1,700 purchased from Holding Oil and Gas in Wake Forest North Carolina. how to save money on buying propane for lowest price. own your LP tank dont rent or lease. DIY install
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I'm not looking to buy a propane tank. Yet, I did find this video helpful. Thank you for sharing. 😉
I rented a ditch witch .60 feet @ 24" deep in 35 min . Worth the money in my opinion. I'm too old and lazy for all that digging .
Good idea with the paving stones to keep grass and weeds out.
Perfect timing running across your video as we are looking to install a similar size tank. Thanks for the great information and the pricing which gives us at least a reference point as to what something like should cost. 👍
That trench run action was better that the latest star wars movies CGI.
Hi Bubble:) Keep posting more of these kind videos!! Wish to see more videos on both of your channels.Thanks ;)
This is amazing. I couldn't of dug a trench that fine with the assistance of the Lord.
They gave you a quality install at a really great price.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and the itemized cost. I am out here in PNW and everything is more expensive in the left coast. Your propane company prices are very good compared to out West here. I am buying a dedicated 500 gallon tank to heat the 4000 sq ft shop's radiant floor heat.
Great info! thanks for taking the time to upload, also, great editing!
When I bought mine I spent twice as much, but got a 1000 gallon tank. Now I can refill in July when prices are at their lowest, in fact I can go 2+ years between fillups if the price is not right. So far over the 6 years I've owned my tank I have saved over $2000 compared to owning a smaller tank that requires refills during peak season, and over $4000 compared to heating with electricity. My last fill up was 2 months ago and I paid $1.15/gallon (East TN).
Where are you geographically and do you have gas or electric heat?
@@bigdicksplace I'm near the Knoxville, TN area and I have an electric heat pump that I only use when it's not really cold outside so the efficiency is better (per dollar spent) than using propane, then I use propane when it's over 32f outside and I use wood (I have a high efficiency fireplace insert) when the temperatures drop below freezing.
@@TheSaint135 I just bought this house and gas heat was already installed. (Southern Delaware) It'll be interesting to see how long my 500 gallon tank lasts. Only two things on gas are the stove and heat.
@@bigdicksplace if you want to do a proper estimation, convert everything into BTUs per hour and then estimate how many hours in average you guesstimate using each thing. Consider that all tanks have a 70% real use capacity, as you need to allow 20% empty space for gas expansion and you shouldn't discharge under 10% or you will be charged for a new pressure test. BTW, in my case all propane companies have waived the fees for the mandatory pressure test because I own my own tank, so just ask, and most likely they'll waive those fees for you too. Also if you don't own your tank I suggest you ask the propane company to remove it immediately or forsake it (half the times the company will just abandon the tank and you'll get it for free, already installed and working, just get that in writing) , the price differences when you own your own tank vs renting can pay for the new tank in 2 to 3 years.
I may add another 500 gallon tank as time goes. I'll have to see how this one works out.
You have a creative talent for making video. It was fun watching, thanks!
Helpful video. We moved into a home that has a rental propane tank with Amerigas for years. I filled it once when we moved in 8mths ago. I was so used to natural gas. I totally forgot that once my tank it’s on 30% I’m suppose to call to get it filled. Well, I’m currently on 0% and amerigas said it can take up to 7-10 business days. If I want to expedite my service call it’s $300 extra plus $70 to get the “pressure checked” plus the fill. I’m so ready to buy a bigger tank!!
I was with Carolane Propane for about 20 yrs and Amerigas bought them out and this is a nationwide co. that doesn't care anything about their customers and will gouge you with every fee they can think of so I had them come get their tank and they still charged me $150 to pick up a 120gl tank. I hope you found your larger tank because that is exactly what I am now doing....
I just installed (they did, I just wrote the check) a 500 gallon above ground for $1560 from Baker Petroleum in Southern Delaware. Filled it for $1.45 per gallon. Yeah, I shopped everybody hard.
I'm installing my above ground right now...thanks :)
Very cool video, I'm purchasing a house with a 500 gallon tank already in place and will hire someone to inspect it.
Great video … This is something I may soon do too ...
One benefit of an AG tank is that you always know the condition of the tank.
Agree. But aesthetics are ugly.
My dog loved the sounds of the futuristic beat used on the video lol
It has to have 10 feet of clearance in all directions from combustible materials and also needs to be protected from any objects that could potentially fall on the tank
Beautiful job!
Looks great 👍
2:42 - you work fast :). I wish I can do diggin this fast
Yep, that what I needed to know. 👍.
I found the video helpful.
nice bush!
Thank you 👏👏👏
Great video, could you go into the gas line and what is was
Good call owning your own tank.
Nice job.
Therapy, free :)... and i don't even need a tank yet
I'm currently digging a trench for a propane tank I'm in the process of buying from a guy in Lancaster SC-you must have softer soil than me-I have been at it this week and have about 20ft and need another 10-15ft, its a whole lotta work here in red clay country (Salisbury NC). That's a good deal on the tank, mine will cost $1400 for a refurbished tank 250gl. (1989 model) and $300 to deliver it. I wonder if Holding Oil & Tank still sells this tank for that and what they would charge to deliver it???
Only $50.00 labor? What was the labor and how much did they charge to deliver it?
That's the tic tac from the Nimitz encounters
Is there any recoup of cost in the old tank ? What happened to your old tank?
The second stage regulator can stay where it is you just have to vent it away by code
Hi can the 2 propane tanks just be connected together at their full pressure (not through any regulator), and have them both simultaneously supply a regulator? I have a 500 gallon tank, and want to add a second 500 gallon tank.
You can connect 2 tanks together to feed one line. In this case since the underground tank was leaking you wouldn't want to connect to it.
Thanks for sharing your information.
Did you incurr underground tank removal costs or simply have tank emptied and just ignore it now?
Assume you did not install the original underground tank.
Was the anti-corrosion equipment maintained annually to your knowledge?
The annual testing probably wasn't done and that's why the tank rusted out and leaked
$1700 not any more. That a good size tank. 😊
How old was the buried one?
useful
How did you make that hole for the gas line in the paver? Nice job!
i cut a channel out with the diamond blade grinder. After the stone was placed with gas line inside, i cut a separate tiny piece of stone to fit in the channel that butts up against the pipe.
FunBubble very smart thanks for the info and the video the pavers is also brilliant I see people making a slab too much work for the purpose. Pavers is fantastic!👍🏽
Where can u purchase a tank like this?
Just from looking at your surroundings i can tell you live in georgia
The only big mistake here, is that your pressure regulator is installed right next to your HVAC/heatpump unit (shown at 2:50). Most municipal codes (including UPC) call for the regulator(s) to be a minimum of 10 ft. from potential ignition sources, in the event of a regulator failure (gas venting from the regulator vent). The vent can also be extended (i.e., piped away) from the regulator, a minimum of 10' (and not near windows or vents) to meet the requirements. Gray PVC electrical conduit is often used for this purpose, as it is UV resistant.
Yeah and that regulator was probably there before that code existed so grandfathered in under old tank
@@Bward216 you just need to vent it away the regulator can stay
@@Bward216 when any system vets upgraded like this it must be brought up to code. If they had only replaced the underground tank and not the line to the house than the regulator location would be grandfathered.
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Anyone know how to remove or what to do with old in ground tank? Is it possible to leave tank in the ground safely, and remove ugly top portion of old tank?
i left mine in the ground. once the propane company guys came out and burned off the last gas from the tank (they hooked up a hose and this big burner thing, the flame went 10 feet into the sky). then i filled the tank with water, per their instructions. then a few days later i used a metal cutoff tool to cutoff the riser pipe and filled in the hole with dirt. the tank has disappeared and its now just grass.
@@FunBubble that is, until the tank rots out and you have a big sink hole. By the way, did you run the coated copper inside PVC? If not, code requires even coated copper to be surrounded by sand (to prevent rocks from rubbing against pipe)with a tracer tape placed 6 inches below top surface to prevent someone from digging into pipe.
What's the monthly cost of propane for your home? I'm trying to get an idea what it will cost me monthly once I convert my home to propane or natural gas. Thank you!
Depends on climate and size of house, and if you own the tank or not. I live in upstate NY, 2500 sq feet, use propane for everything (heat, water, stove, dryer, fireplace) and I use 1,000 gallons a year. Since I own the tank I usually pay $1.80 a gallon.
@@JKennedy442 thanks! ....well if my math is correct that means you spend approximately $150 a month on gas if averaged out. I live in South Carolina, My house is 2000 square feet,500 square feet smaller than yours and I have electric everything ,heat,stove,water heater,water pump,etc.... I spend on average $185 to $200 a month. So unless your electric bill is less than $50 dollars i don't believe converting to propane makes any financial sense for me. It's disappointing because I know gas heating feels so much better and cooking on a gas stove is so much better than electric! I am considering getting a smaller tank to run only a gas stove/oven. Yes ,it would cost me more but having a better quality cooking experience might be worth it. Thanks !
@@number1pappy Hard to compare because due to the cold I'm sure I use double the propane you would, if not more. Sounds like your electric is cheap there though so you're right it probably wouldn't make financial sense. Up here electric is about 12 cents a kwh, and propane/oil/electric heat all cost about the same, the advantage of propane is it's versatility, not the cost.
@@JKennedy442 yeah, I did figure in the fact that you living in a colder environment you would use more gas. But I also figured the cost it would be to replace my water heater and stove/oven and furnace to a gas burning version. It would take forever to recoup the cost of that! There is just no way I can justify the cost sadly. If we ever sell our home and buy a new one I'm definitely looking for a gas home though. I just believe gas is the better choice for so many reasons.
@@number1pappy you don't always have to replace the furnace, sometimes the burner itself can be replaced with a propane unit for a lot less. It depends on the unit and age.
What Appliances are you running with your propane?
fireplace logs, stove/oven, water heater
@@FunBubble I'm seriously thinking about, converting from electric to gas, not sure 🤔 though about natural or lp. What would you recommend. Which of the two would be more cost efficient in your opinion.
@@carlosreyes6448 propane is better than natural gas. With propane you can change companies if not satisfied with price or service. With natural gas you are locked in to that company and their rates.
The going price for a used propane tank Is a dollar per #If you buy a 500 gallon tank use it should be about $500 used
Yikes they didn’t vent away the second stage regulator which is the law, also the blocks should’ve been perpendicular to the tank
what Regulator needed Venting . Looks like a second stage at the home .
brooks carl yes the regulator at the house must be vented away bc it’s close too the hvac unit
Yes sir . I just caught a glance at it . Thank you sir
@@aron6998
The code states 10 feet from the ac unit.
Refurbished 500 gallon tank here in Oregon $2450 without installation. Picked an expensive time to be a prepper.
I call them ass tanks because they can be a pain in the gas. I guess I am a real gashole about this tank shit lol now let's all get tanked up!
Simple installation,please make proper fence for tank...and to be cleaned regularly in that area (careful about dried leaves ..causing fire)....proper gas leak detection system to be installed for more safety...
This installation would fail inspections, multiple times from not following NFPA guidelines. You need permits and proffesionals to install this type of system. Everything here is wrong and you should immediatly take it out of service. Shame on you for encouraging folks to break laws and endanger lives. 100% you hired an inept company. Unfucking believable.