120 GALLON ABOVE GROUND ASME STEEL PROPANE TANK

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$800.00

120 Gallon Above Ground Steel Propane Tank

Here’s what this tank is, so you know what you’re looking at. It’s a steel propane tank that sits above ground and is built to the ASME pressure vessel standard. The 120 gallon figure is its water capacity, so it holds roughly 96 gallons of fuel. That puts it well above a cylinder and well below a 500 or 1,000 gallon tank.

What people use it for

Small homes and cabins use a tank this size for heating, cooking, and hot water. Workshops, garages, and farm buildings run heaters and small generators from one. Pool heaters, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens are common uses too. Heating a whole house burns through fuel much faster than cooking or hot water. Heavy users often choose a bigger tank, since 96 gallons goes quickly in winter.

The good points

A tank this size costs far less than a 500 gallon tank and takes up less room. Above ground means no digging, no hold-down straps, and no buried corrosion to watch. You can see the whole tank, so dents, rust, and leaks are easy to spot. Steel lasts for decades when the paint stays in good shape.

The honest bits

Propane is dangerous, so treat this as a safety purchase first. A licensed propane company usually has to install the tank and connect the lines. Rules set distances from buildings, property lines, and anything that can spark. Those rules differ by state and county, so ask your local office first. Only a licensed supplier should fill the tank, and never past 80 percent.

Check the ASME nameplate, because it tells you most of what you need. Look for the build year, the maker, and the working pressure. Also check the shell for a propane company’s name or marking. Tanks owned by a supplier usually can’t be filled by anyone else. Ask whether it’s new or used, because used tanks need their inspection history. Ask what’s fitted, since valves, gauges, and the relief valve sometimes cost extra.

It needs a firm, level base, and the legs or saddles must sit evenly. A tank this size weighs a few hundred pounds, so plan how to unload it. Look over the shell, valves, and fittings on arrival for dents, rust, or leaks.

If you run a business

If you run a propane dealership, farm supply store, or equipment yard, this size sells steadily. Buying through a wholesale distributor usually brings your cost per unit down. You also get straight answers about condition, nameplate details, and how tanks get delivered. Freight is a real cost with tanks, so ask about it before ordering.

That’s all we do really: tell you what we have, ship it, and let you decide.