Buy your own 500-gallon propane tank from Long Beach Off-coast Port and save! You’ll benefit from a better propane price per gallon when you own your own tank, plus propane is typically less expensive than gas.
Owning your own propane tank has several advantages, the greatest being the freedom to shop around for the best propane prices and services.
Beyond that, you can finally leave fixed pricing, annual fees, and poor customer service behind.
Just make sure to have the tank installed in a safe way that follows all codes and regulations.
Long Beach Off-coast Port Services gives you peace of mind knowing that your propane tank and connections are installed safely, properly, and with quality workmanship.
We offer our 500-gallon Above Ground propane tanks (plus more!) for sale
Reliable Power Systems can now supply a full line of these gas-powered appliances through our gas supply houses, so don’t hesitate to ask about all that we can do.
First, what are you using the tank for? If you are using propane only to heat your home, it will last longer than if you are using it for heat, plus power to appliances.
Second, how big is your home? A bigger home requires more energy to heat, and therefore, uses propane more quickly.
Third, how efficient is your home? Homes that are well insulated and have quality windows and doors require much less heat energy since they lose heat to the outdoors.
In the end, know this:
An average home furnace burns 500-1,200 gallons of propane per year. An average homeowner uses between 200-300 gallons of propane per year for hot water.
That means that if you have an average-sized family, live in a moderately sized house, and use propane for heating and hot water a 500-gallon tank is perfect for you!
It is important to remember that your tank must be installed and hooked up according to state and federal codes and regulations. For your safety, please make sure you select a reputable installer.
As discussed, the use of a 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is to store the propane needed to power one’s home. This tank size is also used by many small commercial businesses that rely on propane for heating, lighting, alternate heating, and hot water; commercial cooking establishments might turn to propane to power their stoves. The 500-gallon tank can also be utilized for agricultural purposes, such as tobacco curing, dry cleaning, or peanut drying.
If your home has a central heating system, the 500-gallon horizontal propane tank is most commonly recommended. When filled to 80 percent (accounting for expansion, propane tanks are only filled at 80 percent), the 500-gallon tank holds 400 gallons of propane.
Basically, you will need to calculate how much propane you will use on a monthly basis when determining the required tank size. If you’re running a furnace, fireplace, hot water heater, clothes dryer, and possibly more, you’ll likely go with the 500-gallon tank.
High energy efficiency propane furnaces (with above 90 AFUE rating) will require less propane for the same heating output. These superb units can prolong the time how long a 500-gallon propane tank last by up to 25%?
You can read our entire article about how long propane tanks last (any tank from 1 lb to 1,000-gallon tank) here. If you’re deciding between a 500-gallon vs 100-gallon, 250-gallon, or 1,000-gallon propane tank, you can check how similar calculations for:
If you have any questions about the calculations or the longevity of 500-gallon propane tanks, you can use the comments below and we’ll try our best to help you out.
120-gallon propane tanks are perfect for homes or small businesses.
500-gallon propane tanks are Ideal for large homes or medium commercial operations.
Enjoy commercial capacity with a 1000-gallon propane tank.
OTHER SIZES
Don’t see the tank size you need? We offer custom sizing and configurations!
your home, farm, or business?
We would love to talk with you and help you determine which size tank is right for you!
Please Note: We do not sell or service
20 or 30 lb propane tanks.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.