Tank Siting & Setback Rules
Where a propane tank can legally sit is governed by code, and the rules are specific: minimum distances from the home, property lines, windows and building openings, ignition sources, and other structures — with the required distances growing as tank size increases. Getting this wrong means a failed inspection and a tank that has to be moved. We evaluate your property first, identify the compliant locations that also work practically for delivery-truck access and line routing, and place the tank right the first time.
Tank Sizing by Appliance Load
Tank size is driven by what the propane serves and how it is used. A grill and a fire pit sip fuel; a pool heater, a tankless water heater, or a standby generator draws hard when running. We total the BTU demand of every connected appliance, factor in how you actually use them, and recommend a tank size that balances refill frequency against footprint and cost. Oversizing wastes money and yard space; undersizing means a generator that runs out of fuel mid-outage.
Regulator & Line Installation
The tank is only the storage. We install the full delivery system: the regulator stages that step tank pressure down to appliance pressure, the buried or surface lines from the tank to the home, and the connections to every appliance the system serves. Every component is rated for LP service, and the complete system is pressure-tested before propane flows. If you are adding appliances at the same time, our gas line installation & hookup service covers the interior scope under the same license.
Whole-Home Propane Conversions
Large parts of Pinellas County have no natural gas at the street — but that does not mean settling for all-electric. A whole-home propane conversion brings gas cooking, gas water heating, gas dryers, and standby generator capability to any property. We handle the tank, the distribution lines, the appliance conversions from natural gas orifices to LP where needed, and the permits, as a single project under one license.
Pool Heaters & Generators on Propane
The two appliances that most often justify a propane system in Largo are the gas pool heater and the whole house generator — both high-BTU, both mission-critical when you want them. We size the tank and lines for their real demand and install the complete fuel system alongside the equipment itself: see our pool heater repair & installation and whole house generator pages. One contractor for the tank, the line, the equipment, and the electrical — that combination does not exist anywhere else locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size propane tank do I need?
It depends on the combined BTU demand of the appliances the tank serves and how often they run. We calculate the load and recommend a size that keeps refills reasonable without oversizing — a generator-plus-pool-heater home needs far more capacity than a grill-and-fire-pit setup.
Where can the tank go on my property?
Code sets minimum distances from the home, property lines, openings, and ignition sources, and the distances vary with tank size. We identify the compliant locations on your property during the site assessment and factor in delivery access.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. Propane tank and line installations require permits and inspection, and we manage the entire process as part of the project.
Can my existing appliances run on propane?
Most gas appliances can be converted from natural gas to propane with the correct orifice and regulator changes. We perform the conversions as part of the installation.
Is the work warrantied?
Yes. Every propane tank and line installation we complete is backed by our warranty on parts and labor.