500 Gallon Underground Propane Tank For Sale
500 gallon underground propane tanks for sale at $4,000 new. ASME certified, factory coated for direct burial, ships to all 48 contiguous states. The 500 gallon in ground propane tank is the most common underground size for residential whole-home heating. Every 500 gallon underground propane tank for sale we supply meets ASME Section VIII and NFPA 58 standards.
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- Factory applied burial coating prevents soil corrosion
- ASME Section VIII pressure vessel certification
- NFPA 58 compliant fittings and construction
- 500 gallon in ground propane tank, new only
- Ships by freight to all 48 contiguous states
- Typical delivery 5 to 10 business days
- We contact you within 2 hours to confirm
500 Gallon Underground Propane Tank Specifications
Standard dimensions for direct burial installationWhy Choose a 500 Gallon Underground Propane Tank?
The 500 gallon underground propane tank for sale is chosen when above ground installation is not practical or aesthetically acceptable. Underground tanks are invisible from the surface. The only visible component is the dome cover at grade level for gauge reading and filling access.
Underground tanks benefit from more stable temperatures. Soil insulates the tank from ambient temperature swings, which helps maintain consistent operating pressure year round. Above ground tanks in cold climates can experience pressure drops in winter that affect appliance performance. Underground tanks do not have this issue to the same degree.
The 500 gallon underground propane tank for sale ships to all 48 states by freight, delivered directly to your address. Propane tanks for sale 500 gallon underground are available for immediate order. See shipping details.
500 Gallon Underground Propane Tank Installation Overview
500 Gallon Underground Propane Tank FAQ
Common questions before orderingThe 500 gallon underground propane tank for sale is priced at $4,000. This is $500 more than the above ground version at $3,500, because the 500 gallon underground propane tank for sale requires a factory applied burial coating to prevent corrosion from soil contact. Freight is calculated separately based on your delivery ZIP code and added to the invoice before any payment. Full 500 gallon propane tank cost breakdown.
No. We do not sell used underground propane tanks. Underground tanks that have been buried accumulate soil contact on the exterior coating which makes it impossible to fully inspect the burial coating condition without professional testing. For this reason, underground propane tanks for sale are new only. Used propane tanks are available in above ground configurations only. View used 500 gallon above ground tanks from $2,200.
They are the same product described differently. A 500 gallon in ground propane tank, underground propane tank, and buried propane tank all refer to an ASME horizontal tank with a factory burial coating designed for direct soil contact. The tank is installed below grade with only the dome cover visible at the surface. The terms are used interchangeably by buyers and contractors.
The 500 gallon underground propane tank weighs approximately 950 lbs empty. A crane or excavator lift arm is required for lowering the tank into the excavation. It cannot be hand positioned. Your licensed propane contractor will arrange the appropriate equipment for installation.
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