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camp guy · 02-27-2021, 10:12 AM

I would start by asking the local Code Enforcement Officer about the rules for locating the tank. Each Town seems to have its own slight variations, so save yourself any problems by asking your local Officer.

A 120 gallon tank will probably last you quite a while with intermittent use. If you use a tank from a supplier they will install it and hook up the connections for you. The downside is that you are "tied" to that supplier; however, upside is that you are "tied" to that supplier, so you probably will not have trouble getting a refill. Because items like a gas fireplace use fuel at an irregular rate it is difficult to calculate usage, and therefore difficult to determine an auto-fill schedule, the homeowner is generally responsible for calling the provider when a fill-up is necessary.

You will get a lot of answers "on air", but in my humble opinion you will be better off contacting your Town Code Enforcement Officer for the location details, and then a supplier for their suggestions about size, etc.

Good luck.

02-27-2021, 10:12 AM	#7
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Propane tank question I would start by asking the local Code Enforcement Officer about the rules for locating the tank. Each Town seems to have its own slight variations, so save yourself any problems by asking your local Officer. A 120 gallon tank will probably last you quite a while with intermittent use. If you use a tank from a supplier they will install it and hook up the connections for you. The downside is that you are "tied" to that supplier; however, upside is that you are "tied" to that supplier, so you probably will not have trouble getting a refill. Because items like a gas fireplace use fuel at an irregular rate it is difficult to calculate usage, and therefore difficult to determine an auto-fill schedule, the homeowner is generally responsible for calling the provider when a fill-up is necessary. You will get a lot of answers "on air", but in my humble opinion you will be better off contacting your Town Code Enforcement Officer for the location details, and then a supplier for their suggestions about size, etc. Good luck.