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As a customer-oriented propane fuel company, our focus is always 100% on you, and has been ever since we began serving the Hudson Valley in 1993. Everything we do—from automated tank monitoring to installation and service calls—is driven by a commitment to keep our customers safe and efficiently supplied without interruption. Whether you need heating, cooling, cooking, or all of the above, we have the resources and expertise with our propane fuel delivery and services to make your family our first priority.

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Propane Delivery, Fuel Oil Delivery, Propane Tank Installation, Wireless Propane Tank Monitoring, Fule Oil to Porpane Conversion

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1813 New York 9H, Hudson, NY 12534, US

Propane Tank Installation Guide

Name: First Fuel and Propane
Address: 1813 New York 9H, Hudson, NY, 12534, US
Telephone: (518) 828-8700

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Propane Tank Installation Company

As a propane tank installation company, First Fuel & Propane is committed to keeping our customers’ homes and businesses warm and appliances running efficiently. Not only are we a dependable propane delivery company, we also provide propane tank installation, system maintenance/service, and propane tank gas line installation. This page addresses the factors and steps involved in installing a new propane tank.

Determine Tank Size

The first step to propane tank installation is determining which size tank is appropriate for you. We install tanks as small as one-gallon fork lift cylinders to 2000 gallon tanks. Scroll through our propane gas tank gallery to see pictures of the sizes and varieties of tanks that we offer. In addition, we will help you select the right propane tank size for your unique needs. As a propane tank installation company, we pride ourselves on being there for our customers from start to finish to ensure you never feel left alone on what can be one of the biggest projects for your home.

Prepare the Site

Once the appropriate tank size is determined, we need to select a spot on your property to begin the home propane tank installation. We will begin by reviewing the regulation allowed zones of your property.

Below is an illustration of the allowable areas. Please use this only as a guide. We will work with you to make a final decision.

Placement Guidelines

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125- to 500-gallon water capacity, above ground

10 foot minimum to nearest line which may be later built upon. 10 foot minimum from structure, intake to direct vent appliance, or central A/C compressor (ignition source).

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Under 125-gallon water capacity, above ground

5 foot minimum from crawl space opening or structure. 10 foot minimum from intake to direct vent appliance, central A/C compressor (ignition source) or window A/C (ignition source).

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Up to 2000-gallon water capacity, above ground container

25 foot minimum to nearest line which may be later built upon. 25 foot minimum from structure.

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Up to 2000-gallon water capacity, underground container

10 foot minimum to nearest line which may be later built upon. 10 foot minimum from structure, intake to direct vent appliance, or central A/C compressor (ignition source).

Concrete pads are not required for above ground tanks. However, it does make tank installation quicker and easier.