NEVER store or place a propane cylinder indoors

[recirculator]

The above title of this post was found on a site called usepropane.com

I found it after googling "propane tank indoors" because the guys at the propane shop that serviced my burner in the greater montreal area (they say they service 20-25 of these a week), freaked right out when I told them my tank is inside the house.

They insist that I put it outside and run the hose in (they suggested through an open window...not exactly practical). I still have the tank inside for now, but since I learned this I plan to run NG over to my washer dryer area which will be close enough to hook up after this run is done and get rid of these tanks in the house.

Do you guys keep your tanks inside? Ever had a problem? Ever heard of any problems with indoor propane cylinders? I found several different propane safety sites that echo the sentiment above, and nothing to suggest it's in any way reasonable to have a barbecue tank in the house. I'm scared.

Happy Happy

 

[chongsbuddy]

why r u asking us when a professional told you not to?

 

[joe fresh]

well the main issue with having the tanks in the house is a propane leak, like from a faulty tank or cracked hosing....having a gas buildup near hid lights is a guarantee explosion. a big issue is having an older tank or rusty tank, i buy new tanks every year, not retested tanks, brand new tanks

i understand 100% where they are coming from, that being said my tanks are in the house because its really unpractical to have them outside, but it would be safer

 

[raypack]

Cracked hosing might then be a risk even with the tank outdoors?

Stay safe everyone.

 

[KryptKeepa]

Something I do, and is suggested by the hydro innovations team where i got my water cooled CO2 gen.. is get some soapy water and check over and over for leaks.
Spray every contact surface, at the bottle at the generator.

My CO2 gen wont light if there's a gas leak at the point of the burner..
Just be vigilant about using propane indoors...

 

[recirculator]

why r u asking us when a professional told you not to?

I am asking for your experiences to see how many people are doing (as I am ) with a propane tank in the house, and forgive me, but since I just found out this is dangerous, I figured perhaps there are more growers out there that like me didn't have a clue how bad this apparently is.

Grow stores that want to sell an 800$ burner typically won't warn the public that the tank must be mounted outside, and since I found out last week that it's a ticking time bomb in my house, I thought it might benefit someone else to learn the same.

So I was wondering if anyone using a propane burner actually runs the hose from outside the way it (apparently) should be done, and also wanted to SHARE this "new" information that my fellow growers might want to know about if they haven't researched the safety issues the way they should.

It would really suck if my house blew up and it would suck even more if burned down my neighbors house with a 4 year old in it.

Happy Happy

 

[Shcrews]

i know several people who run burners and keep their propane indoors. I have never heard of a problem occuring, but obviously a lage tank of combustible fuel should not be stored inside a house. whatever... their decision. I have 6 cases of butane in the trunk of my car so probably should not be casting judgement.

but i use bottled co2... much safer but also more expensive and a bit more cumbersome.

 

[foomar]

Would check house insurance , will not cover unless the gas cylinder is integral with the burner unit , like portable gas fires.

The risk is more of an explosion from an unconnected fire in the property reaching the cylinder , and a real danger for firemen.

Off mains gas here so have a large calorgas tank at the bottom of the garden , steel pipes all the way to the boiler and fires with no flexible pipeing allowed , fuseable thermal cutoff valve where it enters the house.

 

[Dirty Harry]

LP gas is heaver than air. If it leaks, it sinks and flows downhill like water...you just can't see it. If a pocket builds up and there is a spark, BOOM. And it may not be where the tanks where sitting.
You don't want that in your house. Even if you were not growing, but storing BBQ tanks inside, if you have a house fire you will have to tell the fire dept. you have LP inside.
When they know that, they may not want to go inside. If you don't tell them and one gets hurt or killed from an explosion, it's your ass.

Drill a hole through the wall or concrete, run a gas line, and caulk the opening shut. Keep the tank outside, but you still have the risk of a leak. Get an LP detector from an RV dealer and set it on the floor in the lowest point. It may save you if you do have a leak.

 

[supermanlives]

i have always had mine inside. i do have an inline leak detector tho and shut off tank valve manually at lights off period.

 

[Rjstoner]

game of what ifs here
if your equipment all works properly and
if you exaust to outside it souldnt be a problem

but shit can always go wrong even digital ballast catch fire

 

[chongsbuddy]

how is it impracticle to keep a propane tank outdoors?i dont get that.a drill and some caulk is all you need

 

[recirculator]

if you re read my op, you'll see that I said it was not practical to pass the line through the window...

 

[cannarelief]

Drill a hole through the foundation wall to allow a hose-it's not that hard really even if it's a concrete wall.If it is a rental (save the drill dust and you can silicone the hole and blow the dust on top -presto insta -camouflage)

Storing or using propane inside is extremely hazardous due to it being heavier than air-thus pooling in the basement if there is leak/the overpressure valve fails due to defect.It is absolutely against gas code to store inside so if there was a fire etc...SOL If a grow is totally outlaw..then I guess who cares but it IS a huge risk.

BTW if you do drill and run pipe-if it is copper-make sure you wrap the pipe where it goes through the block/concrete etc Denso tape is best

If I can find an old gas tech mag ( monthly report's) I will scan/post reports of explosion after explosion.

It's bad enough that people carry propane tanks inside their vehicles (against gas code-should have approved exterior wire cage) in a home is so much riskier.

A yes lots of people get away with it...that does not ensure much.


Good luck

 

[BrnCow]

How bad do you want to die? If not, get another professional opinion or two. Take the one that fits your situation best and do it! ...

 

[TickleMyBalls]

You guys are all pussies. Bring on the negative rep. It's been a while since I got any.

 

[teemu shalanie]

ok here is a good easy solution for all you dare devils with propane burners, If you have nat.gas in your house, you can get a gas fitter to hook up to your burner they will just have to change the orface size, = no more hauling tanks around......most plumbers can do this for you they have gas tickets .....
p.s always test all lines with soapy water , as specially all hose/fittings
dont fuck round with gas, just look @ tickles avatar , u dopnt wanna look like that do ya, lol
Ts

 

[TLoft13]

You guys are all pussies. Bring on the negative rep. It's been a while since I got any.

My pleasure.

 

[Midnight]

why r u asking us when a professional told you not to?

Because the op has now entered the Darwin Award contest.

 

[St3ve]

Its like anything else, it WILL fail at some point. Not maybe, it will. Just a matter of time. The fact that its hazardous is why those guys acted the way they did.

This is one of those instances where think you're ok.. until your not. Then its too late and your like "Fuuuuuuu......."